Yesterday, millions of Americans disgusted with politics demanded change. They brought to power the candidates who promise to reduce spending and make government live within its means.
"Do not ask me how we create jobs," said Paul Rand, senator since Tuesday, before a crowd of Kentucky in April. "Are you going to create jobs. If we Tassoni Road. "
In Toronto, the new Mayor Rob Ford has spent his career as a councilor to report expenditures and privileges of his colleagues. "The party with the money of taxpayers is over ," reiterated the football coach during his campaign.
In England, the new government of David Cameron will put the state plan. It will remove 490 000 public jobs by 2015. A majority of the population supports it.
The era of bailiffs
Historically, politicians have always played Santa Claus. But those days are gone, "said Eric Duhaime, co-founder of Freedom Network Quebec, a citizen movement that advocates more freedom of choice and individual responsibility. " It's fun to be a Santa Claus, gift giving and receiving spouts everyone. But the next type of politician we need in Quebec and elsewhere, is an usher. A guy who will break down doors, breaking legs and pick up checks. "
That work will be less glamorous . Cuts ribbon on a beautiful sunny day will be scarce. Not surprising that fewer and fewer people want to go into politics, "said Duhaime. "Historically politicians were accustomed to being told''thank you very much my fine sir, thank you for giving me a road arena. Thank you for putting it on the credit card of my children.''Today, the credit card is full. "
The task will be difficult and unrewarding. But the mission, a noble: to satisfy the needs of the people, instead of satisfying the whims of well-connected politically. Taxpayers are fed up with their taxes being used to rescue bankers millionaires to start wars or to please the unions.
In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie is so popular it is perceived as a future president. His message: Stop take short-sighted decisions that put us in the hole. "This year, several state employees will get a salary increase of 11%. It will cost taxpayers $ 300 million of New Jersey, while thousands of them consider themselves lucky to still have a job. It's insane. "
Santa Claus is dead. Interest groups may choke on their bottom and oranges ... they will find.
