The CBC quotes Our Dear Premier:

Rideout "used his position as a deputy premier to get more funds. That's not acceptable," said Williams.

Danny's sense of what is acceptable is so very heartwarming — and novel.

It didn't apply in 2004 when, despite independent advice, Tom Rideout ferrymandered the Labrador marine services out of Cartwright, in the district of opposition MHA Yvonne Jones, and into the district held by the PC MHA for Lewisporte... Tom Rideout.

And it didn't apply in the years when Lewisporte — Tom Rideout, MHA and Minister of Highway Happiness — consistently ranked among the most-favoured of all PC districts under the main Highways Happiness vehicle, PRIP.

(Curiously, Williams Government never did issue a press release for Highway Happiness in 2006, the year that Backuppable ceded the Highways Happiness portfolio to Trevor Taylor.)