Lexi: the one thing that seems to be coming across is the disappointment people are feeling in both major political parties
at present.

Ah ha! Finally we agree on something, Lexi. That's why, for the last 4 or 5 Elections, I have voted Independent. I used to vote for the person I thought would do the best job for the area, regardless of Party, & was always disappointed. It's not about Us, it's about them.

Dear Jay,

I seem to recall that we've agreed on quite
a few things in the past.;-)

I've just come across the following that might
make you smile:

"Politics?"
Poly = many
+ tics = blood-sucking parasites.

Lexi: I've just come across the following that might make you smile:"Politics?" Poly = many + tics = blood-sucking parasites.

I did, but I had a think about it so I looked up tic, as opposed to ticks, & have come up with a new version.

Polytics: Poly = Many + Tics = Spasmodic twitching of certain muscles (Mainly the head & eye)

You sound apprehensive about the coming Election, as are we all.

Neither of the 2 main Parties offer any solution to sorting out any problems in Australia. The Greens, well the less said the better, unless you want to invest in a horse & buggy & candles. With Clive, well I only see him looking after the Mining Industry & big profits for those involved. Bugger anybody else. With Katter, unfortunately, people put him in a class with Pauline, goaded by the 2 main Parties who stand to lose their power base if he makes inroads into the electorates.

I sure is a sad state of affairs.

Dear Jay,

Thanks for that.

I am somewhat apprehensive about the coming
election.

I keep hoping for some sort of miracle between
now and September.

But I won't hold my breath.

It looks like this thread has now run its
course and I'd like to Thank everyone for
their contributions.

I'm looking forward to the subject matter of
the next thread that someone will start on
OLO. Hopefully it shall not be another political
one. However, I suspect it will be on the levy
that the PM announced today, to help pay for
the National Disability Scheme.

I for one, will happily pay it to improve the
life of our most vulnerable.

I can't imagine Big Clive could possibly be worse than either the Woodpecker or the RAbbott. Neither of those dropkicks have a clue & the Mad Katter isn't far behind. At least Big Clive appears to have made his money from his own ability as a businessman instead of sponging off taxpayers as did the other contenders. Politicians are 'supposedly' folk of good character (hence the 'honorable' title, consequently a background as a lawyer should rightfully disqualify someone from political office. This is particularly apt in the cases of JooLIAR & the RAbbott. Mind you the words 'honorable' & 'politician' are for the most part mutually exclusive. One item of UAP policy that really impressed me was the suggestion that has-been politicians are ridiculously overpaid & a UAP government would take the hatchet to all manner of handouts currently provided to retired politicians. In my book, this enhances the status of Palmer significantly, what other politician has ever suggested curtailing their criminally scandalous rip-off of the people ??