Spin doctor to the rescue

The spin doctor is racking up major points in the success column for his ability to place positive articles in the press. Known by many as a political activist, he is, however, not partial when it comes to his clients and he has been known to place his clients' interest above that of party. So, if a client is in trouble, he rides in to do damage control, confident that his sidekicks will rise to the occasion and do his bidding. The loud-mouth that he is, everyone knows how much he pays for these placements too.

What's mine is mine

The legal eagle has learnt the hard way that not every rich widow is about to share the largesse. Sources confirm that the lovely one was left a bundle by her first love. Now she is basking in her new-found love but she has vowed not to share any of the spoils with him ... there shall be no commingling of funds in this relationship. The lady tells friends: "What's mine, is mine, what's his, is ours" ... nice going.

A cretin at large

A lady friend was terribly upset recently when she visited a businessplace and ran into a popular city restaurateur who blasted the staff by using a string of expletives. She said the man behaved like a cretin in a situation where the workers were calmly explaining the way the system works. This was unacceptable coming from someone who also owns a business that serves the public. According to the workers, every time they see him enter their door, they brace themselves for the abuse and they are always so happy to see the back of him. Bet his patrons don't know this side of him.

Presidential elections

Those who are not in favour of constitutional reform had better ponder this. Elections 2007 are being fought like a presidential campaign, the likes of which we see in republican states. Forexample, these elections are about the 'Lady in Orange' and the 'Man in Green'. The parties could very well throw away their manifestos because the electorate is really not interested. The campaign is all about personality ... voters are being urged to vote for their preferred leader. Those politicians who have performed poorly are not being called on to account for their stewardship instead, they are riding on the backs of their leaders. So it seems there is an urgent need to consider the merits of reform as soon as possible.