Hi Foxy

I admit I have more cynicism than idealism. Politicians, particularly of the two main parties, go out of their way to stoke the fears and greed of some constituent supporters.

Hence kicking ABC moderates or refugees to boost nasty instincts increases the chances of conformity and re-election.

I used to work in the normal public sector where the media were reliant on Governments to create the daily news via well-aimed, well-timed, Media Releases that we public servants wrote. This symbiotic relationship (politicians-pubes-Media) continues. We public servants were more political advisers and servants for politicians than servants-helpers for the public.

So for me political parties need to appeal to baser instincts to get into office and stay there. The Greens are an exception, not to actually rule as a Government - mainly to keep the bastards in the two main parties honest.

Cheers

Pete

Dear Pete,

Thanks for that.

I remember when we first went to the new Palriament
House. How proud I felt being able to show our
guests from overseas around. I thought the place was
impressive. I also enjoyed the old Parliament House
as well. Today - things seem to have changed.
Perhaps with the younger generations - the nastiness
will disappear.

Foxy

of course you cannot see the bias. No-one could expect you to. Your omission in not addressing my earlier objection, indicate clearly the ABC never criticises you views or denigrates your values. Like freedom of speech aka Chris Kenny.

If the ABC had no bias why has Scott apologised? Has nobody else has faced similar denigration for holding views disliked by ABC staff and contracted production companies?

The ABC board is not in control of the ABc.

and as I said the ABC does not cater to me or people like me. You have not address that point either. Don't I or my views count on this matter. Am I wrong in felling the ABC ignores me and my interests? You can answer for me nor say I am wrong. It is my truth. I have considered your view and found it not backed up by the Kenny case. OI could probably list other examples.
eg the reason I object to Q&A is that panellists sharing my views are always in the minority and are usually talked over and challenged by the moderator whereas lefties and greens are rarely subjected to that. The audience reaction is always overwhelmingly supportive of views I disagree with and always less supportive of comments supporting my views.

eg Try listening to 24 news from a liberal or conservative point of view. I dare you!

And foxy it is only the National Socialists of Germany, the communist of Russia and China who employed the goosestepping march you wrongly attribute to the right ... which in your mind includes liberals and conservatives like me.

Did you really intend to be offensive?

@plantagenet,

<< kicking ABC moderates or refugees to boost nasty instincts increases the chances of conformity and re-election>>

Only someone who gets most of their news from the ABC and/or SBS could believe that codswallop.

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@imajulianutter

Spot-on.

I challenge anyone who doubts the bias of the ABC to have listen to the last episode of Ockham's Razor [ABC Radio National]. Typical ABC party-line guff!

SPQR

The Liberal Party tacticians I know admitted:

"kicking ABC moderates and refugees boosts the chances of conformity and re-election"

Its extreme Rightwingers, extreme Leftwingers and naive Pollyannas who accept being kept in the dark.

Kept in the dark about what pete. Be specific now no generalisations.