I know this is s sex forum and this is a political post, but I hope the title will allow it to pass muster and stay here. (It has the F word in it).
I have voted in every single election, State and Federal and even some council, since I was old enough to participate and be a part of those of us who are involved in the decision making in Australia. Granted I am a very small part but lots of small parts can have a cumulative effect.
Let's be honest; if I hadn't voted I would not have the right to complain and this post is a major complaint.
My first ever vote was for Don Chipp's party, the Australian Democrats (Yes, I am that old). Cries of "We'll keep the bastards honest" rang out loud and strong in the mind of a naive 18 year old.
My next vote was for Old Mate Bob Hawke of the Australian Labor Party. I still think he was actually a really good Prime Minister in a lot of ways. He was also one of us.
Of course, I grew up and am now a staunch Liberal supporter. Little Johnny Howard was brilliant and is very sorely missed. Australian Federal politics has turned to shit since Howard was ousted and we are all suffering. Unfortunately the suffering will get worse, as we look down the barrel of the country being completely destroyed by the Short-one.
I am an unashamed Abbott supporter and a Turncoat despiser. I have never been able to develop an once of respect for him and my opinion seems to have been borne out by his recent actions.
I had higher hopes for ScoMo, but after the recent announcement that he was sending Turncoat to represent me in Bali, I see that he is just another puppet; weak and uninterested in what the people who elected his party want. These politicians are supposed to be OUR REPRESENTATIVES. They are supposed to be doing what we want. They are there to run the business; to serve; to protect and to act in our best interest.
The Liberal/Nations who are in power right now are stuffing everything up. They are pandering to minorities; they are looking after their mates and ignoring the basic needs of Australians. They change leaders on a whim, although Labor are definitely no better there. They backbench talented individuals while promoting toxic. I have had enough.
Now, the problem is obvious. When the next election is thrust upon us, there will be a giant swing against the LNP and we have recently seen what the preferential voting system can do. We are staring down the barrel of being lead by a party even more left wing than Turncoat and his cohort. There is very little to look forward to.
How depressing.
Rant over