Key and cohorts have been affected by that special madness that takes over that exalted place in Wellington where they are meant to toil as our servants.
But here we have a man, who by his own admission, is a sprinter not a stayer. He had admitted he wishes to be in power, and if he can't be he won't stay.
And with the money he has, he doesn't need to. His old company would welcome him back with open arms, with Ex-Prime Minister on his CV.
So he, along with his colleagues, is quite prepared to dictate terms to us, well before anyone has been pulled, and like it or lump it, we will obey, or else.
This may be the way the rich of this country want it, but more fools us if we fall for it.
The Right Honourable John Key is not living up to the title. There is a distinct fragrance about the deal, and the pong is not the scent of roses.
R McGuinness, Tauranga.