I , along with many other Tasmanians, was disgusted by the childish actions of Opposition Leader Will Hodgman in State Parliament this week. He made a very obscene gensture to an opposition backbencher and it was seen from the parliamentary press gallery. I am appalled at this behaviour, especially coming from an individual who aspires to be the political leader of this island state.
This episode has only reinforced the standing of politicians who are ranked alongside used car salesmen for creditability. We need to have a complete cleanout of those presently in parliament and get back people with integrity and vision. It is no wonder that the Liberals languish in public opinion polls.
The Labor government is no better and they seem captive to faceless bureaucrats and spin doctors. The minority Greens have claimed the high moral ground but are so idealistic and have a very narrow focus of saving trees.The Greens are no pragmatists, nor are they realistic.
The loony left have abandoned their traditional Labor base for the Greens.
The former Liberal federal candidate , Ben Quin, who was dumped because of his opposition to the Gunns pulp mill, has hinted that he is going to form a new political party with a claim of 13 candidates. I take that with a grain of salt. However we do need fresh blood not only in government but in opposition as well. That is why I am sympathetic to independent candidates not affilated to political parties. I voted for Brian Harradine and before him Spot Turnbull.
They did more for Tasmania in the Senate than party affilated pollies. I am thankfull for the independent Legislative council, our upper house, for laregely being free of parties, although they are trying to get more in that chamber. If they can't get elected, then they favour abolishing the Upper House.
Ok I will get down from my soapbox now.
Robin
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