"Politics is working out how to neutralise the disaffection of the middle-class."

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/the-big-question-for-2013-who-will-own-middle-australia-20121021-27zh5.html

(Apoligies for the psuedo-quote masquerading as direct!!  :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D  ::) )

"Politics around the world is currently attempting to define what government does in an era of globalisation and profound economic uncertainty. And despite all the sound-bite chaff here, our major parties are well aware that hard policy work looms to ensure Australia remains prosperous, cohesive and solvent."

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/the-big-question-for-2013-who-will-own-middle-australia-20121021-27zh5.html#ixzz29zS6gB8g


"...because experts tell us there's a link between societal equality and sustained periods of economic growth."

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/the-big-question-for-2013-who-will-own-middle-australia-20121021-27zh5.html#ixzz29zSbreGB