The is piece was written for the Six Sentence Challenge, with the prompt word of ‘nebulous’.
“Stan, this campaign speech simply won’t do, with all these references to targets for economic growth, employment levels, CO2 reduction, home ownership rates, let alone how we are going to handle foreign relations.”
“But, with respect, Prime Minister, these are all issues that our focus groups are telling us will sway their vote this time around and that they’re fed up with vague promises and meaningless cliches.”
“Stan, when you’ve been in this game as long as I have, you’ll understand that focus groups tell you what they think they should about those issues, which bears little resemblance to what they actually think, which is that they’re going to vote for the Party that promises them more of everything, without raising taxes.”
“Prime Minister, we included a specific question on that last matter and the vast majority were adamant that they’d be willing to pay more tax to improve education, health, the environment and employment.”
“Stan, you’re simply not listening; that’s what they say to feel better about the fact that they’ll rip to shreds anyone who actually does any such thing. I’m sorry, Stan, but I’m going to have to let you go and hire someone who really understands the concept of nebulosity as the core of democracy.”
Six Crooked Highways 
May I be the first to say, well done, Doug! The Prime Minister has it pegged.
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Thanks, Denise, and, unfortunately , yes. 😉
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Good point about the role of nebulosity in politics.
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Thanks, Frank.
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I think you had lot of material to draw from for formulating this SSS. Well done.
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Thank you, Pat, and indeed I had a lot to draw on. 😉
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“concept of nebulosity as the core of democracy.”
Truer words were never spoke, Or wrote.
Nailed it, Doug!
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Thanks, Liz, much appreciated.
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Poor Stan! He was thought he was doing the right thing. I’m sure he found himself quite disappointed in the reality of politics!
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Don’t we all, Dyanne. 😉
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A touch cynical, a tad truthful, and perfectly penned. 🙂
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Thanks, Hobbo. It’s said that a cynic is a disappointed romantic, which is probably true in my case. 😉
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That is probably true in a lot of cases Doug. 🙂
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Or another yes person 😦
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Indeed.
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Sadly, so true. Pretty easy to ‘colour-in’ your words with certain politicians of today! Good one, Doug.
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Thanks, TAM. All too easy, I’m afraid. 😉
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Sir Humphrey would have been proud of this particular PM! Splendid stuff, Doug. 🙂
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Thanks, Chris. High praise indeed. 🙂
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And well-deserved!
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You had me at the title. Maximum for sure!
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Thanks, UP.
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All too true. A certain percentage of (any) population will submit to tyranny in exchange for having to accept responsibility for their actions. That’s where politicians thrive.
Thought-provoking Six.
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Thanks, clark. I think a ‘not’ might have gone AWOL in your comment. 🙂
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‘Tis true, ’tis piy, and pity ’tis, ’tis true. The Bard always said it best.
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‘Tis true, Mimi. 🙂
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