Odd ode to birthday "opposition"

Today sees Boston Eye's 150th blog .... but in one shape or form we are now marking two years of commentary on local issues.
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Whilst we're not afraid to blow our own trumpet on this auspicious occassion another group which has just marked its first year of existence is sticking to its vow of silence.
We refer, or course, to Boston's second largest political party - the so-called Better Boston Group.
We've had a dig at this lot in the past, but its members still manage to sleep serenely on, doing nothing, saying next to nothing and contributing even less.
We think it is quite bizarre.
If Boston's political climate was replicated nationally, it would equate to David Cameron sitting on his hands whilst the government did whatever it pleased. And if that were the case there would soon be justified uproar among the voters.
But not in Boston.
Here the Better Boston Group has no cohesive identity, and its members are seldom if ever reported as saying anything much at meetings.
Councillor Anne Dorrian is quoted occasionally, and of the three remaining members of BBG, Councillor Brian Rush has been mostly silent in council for ages, whilst his son Paddy, who declared a lifelong interest in politics when seeking election, seems to have moved on to new hobbies since then.
Councillor Tony Clarke is the remaining quiet man of the party.
A lot of people have suggested that since the Better Boston representatives originally stood on a Bypass Independent ticket, they should resign and seek re-election to again allow voters the choice of who they want to represent them.
We don't subscribe to this view, as it is not uncommon for people to change their party allegiance and to remain a potent force in the altered political structure within which they work.
But this has not been the case with the Better Boston Group.
They are the political equivalent of the Princess Royal Sports Arena - they cost the ratepayers money and give little if anything in return.
If their desire is truly to create a better Boston, we think that the time has come to start doing something about it.
We wondered if a little anniversary ode might give them pause for thought....

The role of councillor Dorrian
is now a rather sorry 'un.
While pere et fils Rush
maintain their long hush.
And councillor Clarke
Stays out in the dark

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