Individual, I didn't realise you were such a socialist. At least we now know you believe in forced retirement. Have you considered moving to Russia? You'd obviously love it there.

I see all Rehctub has left is swearing. That's what happens when ya thoroughly lose the debate.

Foxy

What Kevin Andrews said on the link you published was....

"Talking on ABC radio, Mr Andrews said: "With the population ageing at the rate that it is, we've got to ensure in the future that we're able to sustain the welfare system, otherwise we'll find ourselves in 10 or 15 years' time in the situation that some of the countries in Europe are in".

As you can see, it's what lies in the future that his remark refers to and I think that it is perfectly logical to agree with him and what Joe Hockey is at pains to point out. The countries referred to are in a parlous state and are all heavily in debt with little chance of paying it back without debasing their currency

Nhoj,
stop wasting quality OLO time & space with your idiotic quips. Finish school, get a real job then start commenting. Do your parents know how silly a thing they bred ?

Ok, Hockey said the "The Age Of Entitlement Is Over" and many seem to agree for some reason I just cannot fathom, So what do you think the Government should do with all your hard earned tax dollars ? And try to remember you believe your not entitled to anything ! Is it OK then that the Government feels it is Entitled to part of your income and then part of every transaction you make ? Is this the start of Governments failing to supply more and more services ? is this going to be the new word that controls your life ENTITLEMENT ? Do not be so blind they give you nothing for free you pay for it and you are entitled to receive it !

The problem is trapdiocan governments have been giving too much to too many for years and as Hockey says, the age of entitlement is over.

You do know that if a person hangs about in a hospital waiting room, watching TV, perhaps even getting a free headache pill or two, they can't be actively seeking work.

Now of clause not everyone in that room is guilty of that, and as usually is the case, the genuine ones get shafted because something has to be done about the professional layabouts.

Now just on that $7 doctors bill. I went to the doctor the other day, cost me $103.

I pay $1200 odd per year to Medicare as well. So what's the problem with paying $7, because mine will now cost $110.

You just can't have six years of waste and not address it. Why can't people see that!