Political commentary
I did have a lot to say about this year's election. I've wiped this notepad file clean twice already, deleting thoughts on Howard's governing skills, and my initial ideas of the voting process. All I really want to say is: it's about damn time.
I was worried though. Worried that everyone else in Australia would take the easy path, and let Howard continue his unimaginative stewardship of our country. Walking through Chinatown last night I spotted a crowd of people huddled around a strategically hung plasma tv. As I passed them they let rip with a roar of approval as the predicted loss of Howard's seat flashed up on the screen. If this disparate group of drunken Melbournians was any indication, then we'd be ok.
And I think we will be. I'm also predicting that stories of the union and high tax boogymen will prove to be just that. Stories.
At the very least it'll be nice not to have hastily constructed advertisements invading my waking hours.
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November 26th, 2007 at 8:13 am
While I agree it's about bloody time Howard was kicked out (and absolutely hilarious that he's not even won his own seat), I am still concerned about Labor and unionism.
Over the past few years, I have seen how unions control (in particular) building sites and often make things very difficult for places who just want a freakin' building erected. Lockdown weekends, massive hikes in pay for one second of overtime, people hovering over computers for over an hour to watch the temperature rise so they can go home, etc. Why are these guys so special that they get all these when the rest of us don't?
November 26th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
I've never really had to deal with the unions myself but I have heard all those horror stories.
But then again I've read about the good stuff they've pushed for like enterprise bargaining, paid maternity leave and the eight hour day.
I guess it depends on where you're looking at them from.