My life as a dog

Always finding someone else to blame, always finding someone to scapegoat

One of the best understood tropes of screen drama is the scene where the beloved family dog is barking incessantly and cannot be calmed. Finally, somebody asks: What is it, girl? Has someone fallen down a well? Is there trouble at the old John Key place?

One is reminded of this when words come tumbling out of our Prime Minister.

What is it, Old Mate? Has…