Former Prime Minister Jean Chretien had the most amazing (and in character) comment for reporters, when they asked him to comment about the sponsorship scandal that is rocking the political foundations of Ottawa. He said that, after years of answering questions, "he doesn't think anymore."
That about sums it up, doesn't it? 
Although I'm the political science grad, James is doing a much better job of commenting on the situation in his blog. But I will say this...on the way in to work this morning, my friend Gary commented that this blunt honesty, on the part of Chretien, is what must have endeared him most to former Prime Minister (and my eternal god) Pierre Trudeau. Chretien was the hatchet man in the Trudeau government...the man that got things done. The one who said all the unpopular things, because the boss neeeded the job done well. Whatever one may say about Chretien's character, he has always remained true to himself, and that is something very commendable.
The Resolutionaries MUST DIE!
Every year, immediately after New Years, a flood of new members swamps the gym where James and I work out. This year, it's been so bad that the gym's new parking lot has become like a mall car park at Christmas! Even worse, there is a singular lack of hot water at peak hours (especially Monday nights), due to high usage. This is the first time in years that this has happened.
James nick-named these new members "the resolutionaries" -- joining the gym as a new year's resolution to get rid of their fat. Thankfully, most of them fail and sulk off to wallow in their misery by the end of February. This time, many more seem to be sticking it out...and it's annoying the crap out of me! I want my gym back...and I want my benches and machines back!
Oh, did I mention I tied for "biggest complainer" in last year's school yearbook...? 
