Jim SpearsGood (Voting) Intentions
September 11th 2008 05:05
Change is important when elections emerge but the age-old theory that federal and state issues procreate in result creation seems inappropriate here. David Spears (no relation) on Sky News tried to push the argument that the W.A. protest was also a federal protest but this ignores W.A. Labor’s massive issues. Brian Burke, the political Angel of Death, haunts all politics but in W.A. he …changed the career trajectory of, at least, three ministers.
Ministerial casualties are commonplace for entrenched governments so Brian Burke is not entirely at fault. An entrenched government will rarely fare well and with the mineral boom comes the general perception that growth has not been equally distributed. Premier (?) Barnett’s campaign focusing on health and education resonated with voters. The old idea that “Voters aren’t that discerning” didn’t ring true so a quick poll was conducted: I asked Trevor if Federal issues influenced his vote “Nup”.
I asked Simone, Trev’s wife, and she said “They’re different parties.”
Ghosting federal success has never been successful for state branches; increasingly federal and state parties seem to be linked only by name. In years past federal Liberal success left state branches wallowing in incompetence and sub-standard minds. This appeal would sway any individuals with allegiance issues; Bob Carr’s pleas to Tony Abbott could never compete with prestige.
Prince Rudd was for privatisation of NSW energy so the state Labor push for resignations reveals their incongruity with federal Labor. Federal Labor is big on behaviour and conduct, now, and W.A. Labor has the aforementioned Angel of Death.
A fragile minority government will be formed out of the hung-parliament to take care of things out west. It could have been a disaster; The People of W.A. are beneficiaries of a happy coincidence where their protest against federal issues could still bring the best result for the state. In future we may not be so lucky so at your next election take the time to educate a fellow voter on the different levels of government responsibility. You’ll be glad you did.
This is the state of Western Australia
Ministerial casualties are commonplace for entrenched governments so Brian Burke is not entirely at fault. An entrenched government will rarely fare well and with the mineral boom comes the general perception that growth has not been equally distributed. Premier (?) Barnett’s campaign focusing on health and education resonated with voters. The old idea that “Voters aren’t that discerning” didn’t ring true so a quick poll was conducted: I asked Trevor if Federal issues influenced his vote “Nup”.
I asked Simone, Trev’s wife, and she said “They’re different parties.”
Ghosting federal success has never been successful for state branches; increasingly federal and state parties seem to be linked only by name. In years past federal Liberal success left state branches wallowing in incompetence and sub-standard minds. This appeal would sway any individuals with allegiance issues; Bob Carr’s pleas to Tony Abbott could never compete with prestige.
The Nation of Australia. Note it has more locations and is larger.
Prince Rudd was for privatisation of NSW energy so the state Labor push for resignations reveals their incongruity with federal Labor. Federal Labor is big on behaviour and conduct, now, and W.A. Labor has the aforementioned Angel of Death.
A fragile minority government will be formed out of the hung-parliament to take care of things out west. It could have been a disaster; The People of W.A. are beneficiaries of a happy coincidence where their protest against federal issues could still bring the best result for the state. In future we may not be so lucky so at your next election take the time to educate a fellow voter on the different levels of government responsibility. You’ll be glad you did.
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