Posted by Damos on September 4, 2005, at 17:27:30
In reply to Re: when is, posted by alexandra_k on September 4, 2005, at 15:48:23
First time over here and just look what I've been missing :-)
Sadly it just sounds so much like here except we don't have anyone as dynamic as dear old Winston, and the Aboriginals don't really have much of a voice at all (the only aboriginal senator having lost his seat at the last election due to his party's pathetic performance at the polls).
Seems like the mojority on both sides only stand for their own self-interests and those of their 'mates' who fund their campaigns. The Greens here basically just oppose everything and seem to have no idea that people need to have jobs in order for the country to be able to function. The Labour party have become a rabble with a third time recycled leader who have completely lost the plot.
Politics in my state NSW have just hit an all-time low with the leader of the Liberal (conservative) opposition having been de-stabilised from within by stuff leaked to the media (apparently by peoplpe loyal to the PM), leading to public humiliation and resignation and a suicide attempt. Thay are all just beneath my contempt.
Just like NZ they seem to think the only way to fund anything is to screw over the most disadvantaged and marginalised members of society. GGRRRRRRHHHHH
Oh yeah. You're a damn fine political commentator Alex.
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