OT The "Summit" and our Politicians
Submitted: Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 21:44
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Best Off Road
It hasn't been mentioned yet, so I'll lob the first grenade.
We voted in a new Govt just 6 months ago. They were elected, overwhelming on their policies.
Why, on Earth, do we need to have a gathering of 1000 of the "Best and Brightest" to dictate policy? Many of these are media representatives (what could they possibly contribute?).
Didn't Bob Hawke do this back in 1984?
We elect our representatives to be decisive, and we live and die by their decisions (our troops).
Make no mistake, I think Kevin is as fine an international diplomat as we have ever had, perhaps Gough was better but time will tell.
Julia Gillard is doing an outstanding job, conducting herself with aplomb.
BUT, this "Summit" may
well just turn into a taxpayer funded Bullchit fest.
Bob's did bugger all in 84 and got favourable acclaim, I fear this may do the same with little genuine substance.
Jim.
Reply By: Member - Fred G (NSW) - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 21:59
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 21:59
According to the Ch 7 news tonight...if every one of the 1000 attendees gets to have their say they will get 39 seconds each to put forward their suggestions, (let's get real).
As you say Jim...a taxpayer funded Bull#hit fest. I wonder if they will work out a solution to the fuel fiasco?
Morris Mirrors (He'll look into it) from NSW apparently wants to put forward the policy of us older Aussies near retirement working longer to qualify for the pension. Will the Gov't subsidise our pharmacy costs to keep us alive so we can work longer and pay for the long term dole recipients?
Fred.
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:02
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:02
How can they be our 'Best and Brightest' if Premier Dilemma is one of them. He immediately halves the aggregate IQ.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:51
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:51
you guys voted him in...lol
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:57
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:57
Andrew,
WRONG .... the knuckle dragging dimwits did. The problem is, you can never get anyone to admit they voted for him.
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 09:24
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 09:24
ROFL, ask a Qlder, and they'll say that NSW deserves Morris :-)
You'll get over him eventually.... ;-)
Andrew
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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:13
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:13
Hmmmmmmmmmm...........................I'm going to do what a
bright young bloke should do and leave this one right alone!!!! So Jim, are you exhibiting at Caulfield? If so what site number? Will definitly intro myself this time (seeing you were otherwise occupied at Wandin). Cheers. Mick.
(P.S. Thank Christ it's only "policy". That means bugger all in the real world! lol). M.
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Follow Up By: Best Off Road - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 11:04
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 11:04
No Mick,
Can't make it. I can't afford 6 days away from the factory.
If you're going to Caulfield, our factory is only about 20 minutes away. Pop in anytime to say hello and have a cuppa, just call me first to ensure I'm not going to be out.
Cheers,
Jim.
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Reply By: Shaker - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:28
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:28
I am sure that they will be able to form a few committees, with sub-committees that will appoint consultants that will tell them that like their previous term in office, they have acheived absolutely nothing.
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:29
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:29
Dammit! ........ 'achieved'
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Reply By: Hairy (NT) - Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:51
Friday, Apr 18, 2008 at 23:51
Gday,
To get things in perspective...
I'm no Kevin activist, and to steal a mates words " I reckon he was the kid that dobed you in at school"
BUT..Everyone winges about government not listening to people and when they do everyone winges because they are?????
Got me buggered!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Best Off Road - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 11:06
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 11:06
Fair point Hairy but I fear this is not the way to do it. Still I could be completely wrong, it has happened before. I remember a time back in 1979 LOL
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Follow Up By: Hairy (NT) - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 12:22
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 12:22
HaHaHa...
I cant remember back that far...................................I was to
young
LOL
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Reply By: Member - Warfer (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 00:56
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 00:56
Stop your bloody whining Jim, Get back to work so they can have a Seafood Platter instead of plain Chicken !
Oh and i wish my missus only got 39 seconds to state her case ,some people get it lucky...
Cheers
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Reply By: Member Boroma 604 - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 08:51
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 08:51
Gooday,
There is one thing I would like to see come out of it & that is Citizen Initiated Referendum, Bet they are too scared to even mention it let alone put it up for discussion.
You can bet your Sox the only things they will agree to are ideas that attract votes to KEEP them in Government.
No I am not a "CYNIC," just a "REALIST".
Cheers,
Boroma604.
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Follow Up By: disco driver - Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 13:01
Saturday, Apr 19, 2008 at 13:01
Citizen Initiated Referenda.
Sounds reasonable in theory but the loudest cry for such an idea comes from the group known as the Citizens Electoral Lobby (or something similar).
They are the mouthpiece for the rantings of the far right of Ghengis Khan loony radical Lyndon LaRouche.
Use google to read his ideas and theories.
Now there is something REAL SCARY.
Disco.
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Monday, Apr 21, 2008 at 18:31
Monday, Apr 21, 2008 at 18:31
20 20 is supposed to be hindsight Now Rudd is trying to highjack the moral low ground sheesh.
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Monday, Apr 21, 2008 at 20:24
Monday, Apr 21, 2008 at 20:24
I have a great idea.
All the public land , removed from public use for one reason or another should be returned as public use land.
Lets start with Colson track
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Apr 21, 2008 at 22:13
Monday, Apr 21, 2008 at 22:13
Was it ever Public land or was it common land in stead of Clown Land?
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Follow Up By: Robin Miller - Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008 at 07:48
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008 at 07:48
Hi Richard
I assume that was just a typo in your reply - I don't care who rely owns it , I'm more concerned that we have lost ability to travel this and many other tracks.
With Anzac day approaching - as my parents say "Why did I bother to fight for this country" when I no longer have reasonable access to even just pass thru large bits of it.
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Friday, Apr 25, 2008 at 00:39
Friday, Apr 25, 2008 at 00:39
Not sure what you mean Robin, what Public land are you talking about? and whats Anzac day got to do with it?
Regards
Richard
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