Don't feel
bad.
Most people
in Newfoundland and Labrador have no idea how our political system works.
Self-described
experts.
Reporters.
Pundits.
Very often
hopelessly lost when discussing even the most basic points about our political
system.
The real
problems start when the politicians and, as it turns out, the public
servants supporting the House, have no idea what they are talking about.
Like, say,
the briefing
note handed to the House of Assembly management committee last week
that included these statements: