John Howard's definitions of Core and Non-Core promises ....

[Gary Shadforth]

Electors need to fully understand John Howard's definitions of Core and Non-Core promises.

For him, core promises are those which he keeps in mind to hold traction for number crunching votes for the next federal election in 2010. A non-core promise, of which there will be many after November 24, are those he didn't intend to hold but were attractive to the electorates at the time with his pork barrelling.

And while we are discussing porkies, Mr Howard should be aware that it is not funds belonging to his government but monies belonging to the Australian taxpayer of which he and his cohorts are trustee custodians, pure and simple. To hoard a large portion of the budget surplus as a war-chest come election time, rather than spending as his term progressed on much needed areas such as health, roads and general welfare is nothing short of a national disgrace. Out in the electorates he takes us for mugs.

This letter of mine was published yesterday in Brisbane's Courier Mail and the Tweed Heads Coolangatta Daily News newspapers.

[Hawkamania!]

Electors need to fully understand John Howard's definitions of Core and Non-Core promises.

For him, core promises are those which he keeps in mind to hold traction for number crunching votes for the next federal election in 2010. A non-core promise, of which there will be many after November 24, are those he didn't intend to hold but were attractive to the electorates at the time with his pork barrelling.

And while we are discussing porkies, Mr Howard should be aware that it is not funds belonging to his government but monies belonging to the Australian taxpayer of which he and his cohorts are trustee custodians, pure and simple. To hoard a large portion of the budget surplus as a war-chest come election time, rather than spending as his term progressed on much needed areas such as health, roads and general welfare is nothing short of a national disgrace. Out in the electorates he takes us for mugs.

This letter of mine was published yesterday in Brisbane's Courier Mail and the Tweed Heads Coolangatta Daily News newspapers.

Well said Gary. The biggest concern is that this isn't limited to one side of politics. Every government in power (federal, state etc.) builds a war chest for the next election.

It's time for we, the voters, to send a message to both sides of politics. Rock up to vote, get your name marked as voted and put blank ballots or write something clever bagging all parties, then submit your ballot.

Wouldn't it be great if over 50% of the electorate placed invalid votes. The government in power could not state that they "have a mandate from the Australian people".

Are Australians intelligent enough to change a broken system?

[Buddy]

To hoard a large portion of the budget surplus as a war-chest come election time, rather than spending as his term progressed on much needed areas such as health, roads and general welfare is nothing short of a national disgrace. Out in the electorates he takes us for mugs.

But what's your commenting upon, Gary, is something that all parties in power do.

If Labor get elected and 'hoard' a portion of the budget surplus, will you be calling them a national disgrace?

It's the ugly face of politics. Both sides do it, we just need to accept it (IMO at least).

[fugu]

But what's your commenting upon, Gary, is something that all parties in power do.

If Labor get elected and 'hoard' a portion of the budget surplus, will you be calling them a national disgrace?

It's the ugly face of politics. Both sides do it, we just need to accept it (IMO at least).

You're right to a degree Phil. It's gotten worse under Howard federally but Beattie, Bracks and Iemma have been just as bad in recent years. I don't think we can just accept it, because not only is it deceitful it's highly economically irresponsible, as the venerable Treasurer pointed out. It needs to be fixed but I've got no idea how.

[Davo23]

All politicians are liars
All politicians want to gain/retain power

Ergo: all politicians tell lies to win an election.

They are worse than journaists: at least journalists tell lies to sell newspapers, while politicians only want to be in control.


D23




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[Mojo]

All politicians are liars
All politicians want to gain/retain power

Ergo: all politicians tell lies to win an election.

They are worse than journaists: at least journalists tell lies to sell newspapers, while politicians only want to be in control.


D23




*From the Davo23 Book of Truth



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Totally agree!

[Robber Baron]

Howards getting old and hes gunna go down tomorrow thast for sure and Im pretty happy because I dont want Costello being the Prime minister because hes a Essenden supporter. Jeff should give Rudd a call and make him join us as a member.