Political arrogance is now in the fast lane

IT seems that our rulers, despite warnings from Leo Varadkar, have quietly introduced legislation that allows ministers to drive in bus lanes.

Political arrogance is now in the fast lane
Thu, 24 Nov, 2011 - 00:00
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I sometimes wonder whether it’s arrogance that makes politicians stupid or stupidity that makes them arrogant.

Anthony Sheridan

Carraig Eoin

Cobh

Co Cork

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