True, Clive and his policies in total are a bit over the top but he knows he's not going to be PM, it will be a long time before there is other than a Lib or Labor PM, but there are too many balls and chains around business and economic progress at the moment and having a slightly over the top pro-business minor party with some kick-arse influence would be unprecedented (I think). Plus the current leaders on both sides are too dull, boring and lame, it's time for some colour and go-get-it influence.
Agree that total free market is not good for business, the country is way too small for that. But in terms of balancing business and welfare safety nets Australia has the best chance. Don't agree business are rent seekers, they just want a decent playing field then for government to get out of the way. That's what business lobbying is about. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Ken Schaefer Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 9:26 AM To: ozDotNet Subject: RE: [OT] NBN revisited There are multiple ways to cook an egg. Clive's policy platform isn't necessarily the best one. Pro "free market" (as opposed to "pro-business) is what's generally best for consumers (even though it's not good for an individual business), whereas business people tend to become "rent seekers" lobbying for favours for their industries. Adam Smith noted something similar ~300 years ago in the Wealth of Nations, and nothing's changed. Silvio Berlusconi is an example of a successful businessman who's "pro-business" attitude didn't really extend to making life better for the general population. Cheers Ken From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Paul Evrat Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 8:37 AM To: 'ozDotNet' Subject: RE: [OT] NBN revisited Any pro-business force in parliament can only be good for the country. If business isn't doing well we can't afford anything else .. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Tony Wright Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013 7:52 AM To: 'ozDotNet' Subject: RE: [OT] NBN revisited Oh I thought the only people ridiculous enough to vote for him were Queenslanders. From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of Scott Barnes Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2013 10:02 PM To: ozDotNet Subject: Re: [OT] NBN revisited Is anyone else just a little bit curious to see Clive Palmer in Parliament House or is that just me.. I mean the comedic value alone is worth it On Wednesday, September 4, 2013, wrote: Well said.I believe Julian Assange would get my vote..i see honesty in him.mmm..that could bring a change! Anthony Melbourne StuffUps.learn from others, share with others! http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Ideas-Incubator-Stuffups-Failed-Startups/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ NOTICE : The information contained in this electronic mail message is privileged and confidential, and is intended only for use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it. (*13POrtC*) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com <javascript:_e(%7b%7d,%20'cvml',%20'ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');> [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com <javascript:_e(%7b%7d,%20'cvml',%20'ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com');> ] On Behalf Of Tony Wright Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2013 6:02 PM To: 'ozDotNet' Subject: RE: [OT] NBN revisited Wow, he didn't even know what the policies of his party were. I think I know them better than he does! What are the 6 points of the 6 point Stop The Boats plan "Er, the first one is stop the boats" What are the other 5 points? "Er we plan to stop the boats" No, the other 5 points? "Er we plan to stop the boats" He should have said, well, so it's a 6 point plan but all 6 points are to stop the boats. What a vacuous bunch of pollie we have. Are these people worth $5? That's how much our first preference vote is worth together for the upper and lower house. I don't think they're worth it. Mine isn't going to Liberal or Labor. I'm finding someone closer to what I believe in and voting for them first and then voting for the party I want in. Why reward such mediocrity? From: ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com [mailto:ozdotnet-boun...@ozdotnet.com] On Behalf Of anthonyatsmall...@mail.com Sent: Wednesday, 4 September 2013 4:11 PM To: 'ozDotNet' Subject: RE: [OT] NBN revisited <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrQPXXHUilU> Full interview of Jaymes Diaz, Liberal Candidate for Greenway this is pretty funny and disturbing video! This guy is pretty useless..this politick has no idea about anything.its just a job he is going for.how do these people get into such roles. -- --- Regards, Scott Barnes http://www.riagenic.com No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6636 - Release Date: 09/03/13 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6636 - Release Date: 09/03/13
