About job creation

There is a buzz in the political swamp we call our government at the moment. Two words are flung around wide and often, but no-one really understands the meaning or implication of these words, it would seem. Maybe it is because the words are flung like dung, rather than held close to the heart like a treasure.

Job Creation.

Yes, hot on the lips, but not so hot on the action.

Of course, this begs the question: how does a government just create jobs?

Well, you have, at the very least, one of the following two options:

1. Start yet another ministry, allocate budget to it, and task it with creating jobs out of thin air for one and all. Ensure that you employ someone who has never worked a day in their live in this ministry, to show good faith.
2. Invest tax money into areas such as education and health, making the budget available to expand those services to more citizens, and offer training in those areas.

Now, if I was the government, I would go for option 2. Not only does it actually sustainably creation long-term jobs, but it also benefits the country and all citizens.

However, seeing the current government’s track record, I suspect they would opt for #1, and launch the new ministry with a massive party to boot. Because, of course, this country needs yet another ministry bleeding money into official’s pockets, and who wants to empower the people anyway? Educate the masses, and they may stop believing your lies.

I see Juli-ass has been re-elected as ANC Youth League head liar. Good to know democracy is at work for the youth, allowing them to choose a leader with their best interest at heart.