BackScott Morrison, the opposition spokesperson for immigration, is an evil opportunist. The sad thing is, he is in good company on both sides of the political fence. Morrison, his leader and many members of the Liberal party, as well as an increasing number of members of the Labor party, continue to demonise refugees, despite the fact ...
Like So Many – I Am Disillusioned
Once upon a time, I was a member of the Australian Labor Party and I have been a long term supporter of the party. I find however that in 2013; as indeed has been the case for some years now, I cannot support the party directly. Equally however, I find that I cannot support any other ...
It is the Economy, Stupid
I am led to believe it was Bill Clinton that many years ago said “It’s the economy -stupid” in reference to the fact that people more often than not vote on the basis of the economy. The fact is, I think in most cases he is right. Certainly federal governments in Australia seem to be voted ...
Pitiful Election Campaign
I have said many times that good marketing is first and foremost about having a good product. That in turn involves having a product that the target audience can believe in, have confidence in and will willingly want to buy. The way I see it, the product offering of all major political parties in Western Australia ...
Politicians with Shovels
One of the most irritating sights on the television news is that of a politician holding a shovel, possibly filling a sandbag during a flood, or shifting rubble after a mudslide. It is equally irritating to see politicians shifting rubble after a bushfire or even touring a bushfire region. We all know when we watch these broadcasts ...
