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Message started by mmadeline on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:21pm

Title: Me too policies
Post by mmadeline on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:21pm
The things journos say in stories to make stories for news often annoy me. Politicians are clearly enjoying the same thing to drum up interest in them.

At the moment there is a big thing about Libs putting out a policy and ALP copying them and vice versa. Both sides are b*tch*ng about eachother doing it.

But what happened to a few weeks ago, when Libs put out a policy, and said haha ALP I'd like to see you match that? Well duh isn't bringing out the same/similar policy doing just that - matching them?

And one side or both has complained about the opposite party bringing out a similar or better policy just because they did it first, as though they should stick to their less good policies.

Well isn't that the point of having a democracy, or competition in politics. We the people get the benefits of the competition by pitting the sides against each other until we get the best deal?

What is the problem here?

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by sprintcyclist on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:45pm
It is a weird situation.
I agree, anyone should change their policy for whatever is better.
Given that, I'ld guess most policies would tend to be similar.  ie, whatever is the best idea is the best one.

As ALP are so similar to Libs, why risk it and change ?

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by oceansblue on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:49pm

mmadeline wrote on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:21pm:
The things journos say in stories to make stories for news often annoy me. Politicians are clearly enjoying the same thing to drum up interest in them.

At the moment there is a big thing about Libs putting out a policy and ALP copying them and vice versa. Both sides are b*tch*ng about eachother doing it.

But what happened to a few weeks ago, when Libs put out a policy, and said haha ALP I'd like to see you match that? Well duh isn't bringing out the same/similar policy doing just that - matching them?

And one side or both has complained about the opposite party bringing out a similar or better policy just because they did it first, as though they should stick to their less good policies.

Well isn't that the point of having a democracy, or competition in politics. We the people get the benefits of the competition by pitting the sides against each other until we get the best deal?

What is the problem here?



Its gotten rediculous on both sides mmadeline,

But we do need a change and I think the polls tell the story that this Government is out of touch and arrogant .

Even tho' they look pretty "me too" there are a few fundamental differences. Important ones.

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by LowTideJettyJumper on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 4:11pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 3:45pm:
It is a weird situation.
I agree, anyone should change their policy for whatever is better.
Given that, I'ld guess most policies would tend to be similar.  ie, whatever is the best idea is the best one.

As ALP are so similar to Libs, why risk it and change ?



Well, I guess if we didn't we would all be blind from his shiny waxed bald head... do you know what long term eye abuse can do?!! >:(

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by IQSRLOW on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 5:29pm
Even tho' they look pretty "me too" there are a few fundamental differences. Important ones.

Please explain the important 'fundamental' differences oh great political genius

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by oceansblue on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 9:25am
LTJJ-Low tide jetty jumper-

Noone has welcomed you as yet I noticed- so welcome .


Its good to see a youger poster in here. You have a good sense of humour. :)

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by sprintcyclist on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 9:50pm
oceans aka jerry - going to state the "fundamental differences" ?

Or just support another abuse poster ?

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by LowTideJettyJumper on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 10:15pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 9:50pm:
oceans aka jerry - going to state the "fundamental differences" ?

Or just support another abuse poster ?


Yo, me is no abuse poster!

Get a sense of humour homie.

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by oceansblue on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 10:39pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 9:50pm:
oceans aka jerry - going to state the "fundamental differences" ?

Or just support another abuse poster ?


its ok Jetty, I know your not...best to ignore.



Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by sprintcyclist on Nov 3rd, 2007 at 11:18pm
That was the second time you have ignored the question.

And modified your own posting this time. Obviously saw the flaw in your original one

Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by sprintcyclist on Nov 4th, 2007 at 12:19am
Please don't pm me again oceans.
Just answer the question.

"oceans aka jerry - going to state the "fundamental differences" ?



Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by IQSRLOW on Nov 4th, 2007 at 12:23am
Are you being subjected to the Mel/Oceans harassment too Sprint?  :o

Posts something silly, gets pulled up on it, changes her post and then PM's an abusive message? It's her typical MO  ::)




Title: Re: Me too policies
Post by sprintcyclist on Nov 4th, 2007 at 11:57am
IQ, no she has not abused me in PMs.

still not offered any "fundamental differences", though.


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