"That's all we politicians are good for... photographs," the prime minister said. Do U agree?

Question

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6903946.stm Date of Commissioners Report 18th July 2007 - QUOTE...

There are too few troops on the ground to win.

There are still not enough British helicopters to do the job. "UK helicopter operations in Afghanistan are not sustainable at the present intensity." UNQUOTE

Remember this ?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5414974.stm

That is the link to ACTUALLY HEAR Tony Bliar(sic), the THEN Prime Minister... state "However, the Prime Minister said: “If the commanders on the ground want more equipment — armoured vehicles for example, more helicopters — that will be provided. Whatever package they want, we will do.” UNQUOTE http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article664134.ece on the 7th October 2006

Why are we, the tax-payers paying mega bucks to pay these people's salary if "all we're good for...photographs"? Me.. I'd rather see a picture of..Jenna-Louis Coleman..or Anne Widdecombe or Nancy Reagan... (Ok I'll seek help)

Answer 1

Politicians oftentimes fool the people by photographs showing that they are helping the people but sometimes these photo-ops only happens in the chambers of the offices but not in the communities.