Otokonoko,

I do realise that you're not stupid. Yet you deliberately cited the "carbon tax" as "the" reason your electricity bill is soaring.

The "compensatory factors" outlined by the former govt were for the "carbon tax" not for other factors.

Over here in WA our electricity bills have also soared.

The main reason is that the state electricity utility has gouged muchly.

It's a similar story in other states.

Here's what you wrote initially:

"The Carbon Tax is one example. My most recent gas and electricity bills recorded my lowest usage ever, but the bills were the most expensive I've had yet. Unfortunately, I do not receive any of the benefits that our former PM assured us would compensate for this, so I'm not one of the many who would (apparently) be better off under the scheme. I'd be fine with this, except that there's little more I can do to reduce my energy usage further without seriously compromising my quality of life."

So, yes, you are an intelligent person, yet you set out soley to target the the carbon tax regarding electricity hikes in your initial post. You only mentioned "other factors" regarding electricity when I pulled you up.

".....You would serve your cause better by indicating why those bleatings are wrong."

Those bleatings are wrong because they parrot false propaganda disseminated by a party to win an election....(How's that?)

You sound like the teacher you are with your stern admonition.

Unfortunately, I'm not one of your students, so I won't be skulking back to my seat.

Maybe the question this thread should be asking is this.
How can we inhabitants of OLO think so very differently.
And for that matter act, Hasbeens contributions here from his first is extraordinary and in my view quite the opposite to truth.
We are being served up rubbish about the carbon tax and its part in power price rises.
9% when in opposition Tea Party Tony swaggered in to the house claiming 50% increases in power costs due to carbon tax!
His team here, sitting on those exercise bikes without wheels, try to maintain that constructed lie.
While we serve up trash we ignore some truths.
Abbott has no mandate for any thing his victory was his,but gifted to him
by a fraction broken and torn ALP over ripe and unwanted by voters.

I personally looking forward to Labor clinging to the carbon tax lie, as I am keen to see how far labor's primary vote will drop.

I still remember the heady days before the election when Juliar's primary vote dropped below 30% and the labor caucus dragged her in for a public hanging.

Yes, SM....

You must be glowing with pride at the handy work from our new PM.

After all, it's not easy to alienate "best friends" and infuriate neighbours with such amazing speed and ineptitude.

Makes one wonder what he'll be able to achieve in the space of an entire term!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-22/senior-indonesian-politician-accuses-abbott-of-mishandling-spyi/5109632

You're onto something there, Poirot - WHY did Abbott authorise bugging back in 2009 ?

Wait a minute ...... I forget, was he Prime Minister back then ?

Just wondering.

Cheers :)

Joe

Dear Chris,

Sorry to disappoint you but Prof. Al Muderis's story
has been verified and is indeed true. You can still buy the
November 2013 issue of The Australian Woman's Weekly
and read just who this extraordinary man is for yourself.
He is reputable and well known both in Sydney and internationally.

As for working for a living?
You ignorant, ignorant man!

My family and myself have always done so beginning with
the initial two-year work contracts which was the
first major contribution that my parents made to this
country. The other migrants of that time helped solved
an acute labour shortage in Australia, especially in
outlying areas and along with other European migrants
they relieved the shortage of domestic staff in hospitals,
increased the output of building material, helped build
Australian homes, saved fruit and sugar crops, maintained
railways, worked in sawmills, brick factories, cement
works, clearing land, projects, water conservation, salt and
brown coal mining, quarrying etc. They had a huge economic
impact on this country and they passed on their work ethic
to me and my brothers.

You need to be aware that many newcomers to this country
have established building companies, new factories,
retail, services and repair centres, skating rinks, tailor
shops and even a complete town (Eucla). Many others became
self-employed in small business and in all kinds of trades.
So stick your ignorance where the sun doesn't shine
Although I doubt very much
that it would possibly do you any good.

Dear Philip,

Read my previous post on migrants.
I've wasted enough of my time as it is.