stupid. stupid. stupid.

it's the economy, stupid, says your editorial, 29/3

then you clarify. The election is about our (the voters) hip pockets.

and that's the problem, isn't it.

any evil act is acceptable as long as it gives me money. I vote for the politician who promises to give *me* the most money.

More fool me.

Nick Lethbridge    /    Consulting Dexitroboper
Agamedes Consulting    /   Problems? Solved.
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As Conan says: What does not kill you
does not kill you

A better message

Clive Palmer has bought Hitler's old car. There are objections to the glorification of the Nazi leader.

Would it help if he were to have the car crushed. He could display the result in his museum.

The crushed remains would provide a suitable message to reflect Australia's attitude to the former owner's attitudes and actions.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

...        Agamedes Consulting / Problems ? Solved

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backbone or teeth

The Sunday Times (20 Feb)  had an article which suggested that new MPs lack backbone.  That they are failing to implement the changes that they demanded during the last state election.

I was a candidate in that last election. I can understand the lack of success.

My fellow candidates had a mix of experience. Some represented special interest groups. They had the interest but lacked political experience.

Others were involved in local affairs. Again, with limited political experience.

There was one long-time "professional" politician, the sitting member  He made an interesting comment:

He had tried to raise an issue which affected his local constituents. The responsible Minister had refused to meet with him.

An experienced politician could not even get a meeting with a fellow MP...

Expecting newly elected MPs to implement change is like throwing a lamb amongst the wolves. And expecting the lamb to change the dinner menu.

Forget the backbone. Those political wolves have teeth.

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Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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"Life's tough. It's even tougher when you're stupid." ... probably not John Wayne

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true values

On Sunday Ben Harvey wrote, "you can't go to the zoo without two jabs but you can walk (without the jabs) into the building where State Cabinet meets"

Ben missed the obvious truth: We do care what happens to the animals in the zoo.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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uncaring government

Once again our state government has demonstrated its contempt for its senior citizens.

How can we expect silly old buggers to change the habits of a lifetime. Lockdowns, phone calls and Zoom meetings are far too difficult for our less able citizens.

No wonder Wesfarmers managers are moving East. We can't expect those antique brains to change. Giving orders is easy. Working with new technology is for young people. We cannot expect old directors to adapt.

Normal practice is for them to use their power and influence to force everyone else to change. But when that fails... they can use their money to run away.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere ... Chinese proverb

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a Day for everyone

Part 1:

I can understand Blak objections to January 26th as Australia Day. We need a day on which both Blak and Whyt Australians can be pleased and proud.

21st May 1962 is the day on which Blak and Whyt Australians were joined in the right to vote. We can all -- Blak and Whyt -- be proud of that day. It was a major step towards our current democracy.

Celebrate Australia Day on 21st May each year.

Celebrate together.

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Part 2:

That date is far too close to all the other holidays in the first half of the year.

Who cares, as long as it is still a holiday.

Come on! New Zealand were way ahead of us with Blak votes.

Typical... Once more, gaining votes for women is relegated to the bin of unimportant trivia.

It's all too hard... Let's leave it for another year.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

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Democracy in action

In Tuesday's Editorial De Ceglie asks, when did the popular decision morph into becoming the right decision?

Simple, really. It happened when Australia chose to become a democracy.

Democracy results in decisions that are wanted by -- popular with -- the majority. Whether or not power-brokers believe that they are "right". We voted. Now we get the decisions that we deserve.

Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper

...        Agamedes Consulting / Problems ? Solved

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