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Getting a charge out of power-hungry politicians

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Bill Phillips. Free Press file

BY BILL PHILLIPS Writer’s Block

Our provincial political leaders are amped up. Power hungry even. No, not that kind of power. Real power … the stuff that keeps our televisions on so we can watch said leaders drone on about … electricity.

Take a deep breath and say “ohm.”

Despite what our diesel-fuelled dually-drivers keep telling us, Tesla is taking over. OK, not quite, but it’s apparent to anyone who has their eyes open that we need more electricity.

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Carolyn Grant

About the Author: Carolyn Grant

I have been with the Kimberley Bulletin since 2001 and have enjoyed every moment of it.
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