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Don't let reality to ruin a good picture
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Elections coming. Pictures required. They called it an “inauguration.” Big words, big smiles, big scissors. Big rush. ​ Of course… the project wasn’t ready. But, politicians of the world, don’t let reality to f*ck you a good picture with a first page on the journal… ​ Half the lights didn’t work. No problem… cut the ribbon at noon. Paint in the maintenance and operations building still wet. Specially the green one outside… Contractor hiding the unfinished lane with orange cones. ​ But the Minister? Already tweeting: “Another milestone delivered for our nation!” ​ Photographers zoomed in carefully — framing only the “good” side. The one without the bulldozer still parked behind the barrier. ​ Workers spent the night before sweeping dust, not finishing works. Just dusting the illusion. ​ The SPV played along. The Authority smiled. The media clapped. And the taxpayers? They got a half-baked road with a full-price ceremony… with a few more extras. Because, of course… they had to pay for a claim. For extra costs, of course… and delays… as expected and advised, of course. ​ ​ Three weeks later the section closed again for “final touches.” Nobody cared. The ribbon was cut. The photo done. The story told. The extra costs paid. ​ Welcome to infrastructure theatre. ​ For more insights, click below. ​ PD 1: If you liked this email, don't keep it in secret and forward it to a friend. They will thank you enormously one day. PD 2: If somebody has sent you this email and you want to receive emails like this yourself, visit vicentevalencia.com PD 3: If you want unsubscribe, click the link below. ​ ​ |
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