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To: teevee who wrote (1314)	4/11/1999 6:40:00 PM
From: Gord Bolton	Respond to of 2006

So many Canadians are blissfully unaware of the role of political patronage in Canada. Our educational system does very little to enlighten us about it. (that is the role of the Parties) Anyone interested in learning more might want to pick up a book from the local library by Jeffery Simpson (writer for the Globe and Mail) The Spoils of Power, The History of Patronage in Canada. My favorite exerp has to do with J.A.MacDonald. He was nicknamed "Old Tommorrow" because he never filled any high level vacancies on the basis that he could promise the position to at least 100 people and gain endless political favours. If he filled the position he would have 99 people pissed off and would lose the leverage. More recently I recall in Saskatchewan a young lawyer who closed down his practice and sold his house on the basis of a promise from Grant Divine. However, it turned out the promise was only a verbal type of thing and was immediately denied. It was an important part of the young lawyers education. He should have got it in writing. Also plenty of info on how to get business done. Use your imagination or read the book for explicite detail. Nothing much has changed. Wheels need greasing where ever you go.

To: teevee who wrote (1314)	4/11/1999 6:55:00 PM
From: marcos	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2006

No, not in my experience ... don't know about Russia and Italy, but from among what i know, for corrupción you go to México. It's not so hard to deal with, imho - if you pick your fights carefully and do your homework thoroughly you'll come out ok. It follows time-honoured traditions, it's civilised and predictable - think of it as a natural part of government, unwritten clauses in the constitution. In Canada I would say 'whimsical', which is worse by far - blowing with whatever politically correct wind comes along, without respect for the past or regard for the future. For instance - anybody considering doing business in British Columbia would do well to order a copy of The Forest Practises Code from the Queen's Printer. Or just inquire as to its cost, number of volumes [including amendments], number of pages, and weight -g- Related fp articles - canoe.ca canoe.ca When even the hardcore-NDP deputy premier admits all is not well in Lotusland ..... well, it makes me think of the relative simplicity of life under my mango tree.