//Politicians are all on the peculiar side. They come, and they go, and are very easily forgotten because all the do is feather their own nests, and generally leave the country in a worse state than they found it in. Most of any country's problems are caused by politicians. The shorter their time, the better.//

ttbn, does that apply to your folk hero Corny Banana, once you claimed membership of his screwball outfit.

Dear Belly, Paul,

Talking about politicians and our own outlooks
on the state that our country is in at present
in this election year - I came across this
link by Katharine Murphy that gives much food
for thought. See you all on another discussion:

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/22/australia-is-lucky-thats-why-the-ubiquity-of-stupid-in-our-politics-is-so-infuriating

Foxy I once read that paper every day, not any more
It tends to be more Labor than some but in truth seems more British Labour
We in this country are not quite that left yet
ALP is the party of reform, banking trade social welfare education , the list is long
The choice comes down to three things
Liberal Labor or a wasted vote on a party that will never hold true power
Pick the best

Dear Belly,

I chose this particular article because it was
written by Katharine Murphy - who always presents
a balanced well-researched view. Perhaps you should
actually read it.

Monday 8.11am, Foxy:

"For me (this thread) has now run its course".

Tuesday 9.54am:

She's still at it.

ttbn,

So are you old chap.

Get a life.