I never thought that Govt in Aust could reach such depths of depravity.The Iemma Govt show no remorse and they are beyond shame and redemption.

The building industry in NSW is experiencing the fifth quarter of negative growth and this lot are in terminal denial.Interest rates continue to climb to slow the booming economies of Qld and WA while NSW withers on the vine.

It is time for Kevin Rudd to step up to the plate and do something of substance for those who voted for him in NSW,instead of this feel good Bob Hawke style consensus Govt that aborgates responsibility.

Kevin wants Sydney to host the next Soccer World Cup!Well Kevin,put your money where your mouth is,because NSW cannot afford it!

Dear Arjay.... YOU ARE WRONG :)

It was not 'Labor' which destroyed NSW..it was the sinful heart of man.

<<The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.>>

Sounds like what we've been reading in the daily rags for quite a while now. These things are not restricted to "Labor" although at the moment they might be more colorfully displayed.

ALTERNATIVE?

So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.

Aaaah..I love the smell of freedom :) like the air on an Autumn morning..crisp.. fresh.. pure.

THE SOLUTION. Is not to elect another party, but to elect men of character and worth who reflect in their actions a solid connection to the source of all good.

Free speech yes we are free to think as we wish even say what we want but David Boaz please!
I see you are slipping into that black hole!
Now Arjay the state is in trouble , it has been for a while but destroyed?
The chances come tell me I am wrong? of NSW holding the world cup are zero.
The state can thrive again , first get rid of half the Cabernet including the leader.
Face this fact, the rot within the conservative party Branch's is the only thing standing between them and government in NSW.
To forget both party's are second rate at this time is to forget the reality of NSW today.

it was not 'Labor' which destroyed NSW..it was the sinful heart of man.
Boaz_David,
I don't believe Labor people are bad, on the contrary. They do mean well but unfortunately, over three decades now have proven do be just simply incompetent. That is totally different to being bad. I have witnessed a lot of bad outcomes by people who really meant well but because of their indoctrination over-believed in themselves with the end result being where we are at right now. I really don't think that a country can be managed by theory & that's what I believe the ALP does. I know this sounds derogatory but I assure I don't mean it that way. Maybe I'm indoctrinated too by believing in reward for effort & compassion for those in need. I have no evidence that this philosophy has ever failed. There is however ample evidence that not the genuine Labor but the academic ALP philosophy of denying the poor & fostering the non-deserving doesn't work & severely impacts on society. The rich ?, well they'll always do well under any party.

Dear Individual....

I was not claiming "Labor" people are sinful.. I'm claiming ALL people ..including you and me.. are.

Mr Iemma might do well to reflect on these words of FDR the US president.

<<FDR knew the consequences of failing to seize the day. A visitor -- unidentified in the press -- came to him not long after the Inauguration and told him, "Mr. President, if your program succeeds, you'll be the greatest president in American history. If it fails, you will be the worst one." "If it fails," the new president replied, "I'll be the last one.">>

Maybe it is of more benefit to understand how the financial crisis developed. The high immigration policy of the federal government has led to crippling infrastructure costs being imposed on the population. Then you have the housing affordability crisis created by state and local governments severely limiting the development rights of landholders, so limiting supply.

Without high immigration and with greater landholder development rights, there would not be a problem. Unfortunately the prosperity of the population has been sacrificed so that a few may profit.