Who will win on Oct 9th?

[Guest casgeroth]

/me will vote for Labor.

I think there needs to be a change.

I think it's a shame really that it's a 2 party system. I'd like to see a bit more competition at the top. I think it would bring about more accountability and responsibility, while possibly bringing a greater focus on us the voter and trying to win our vote. They would come to focus on impementing better systems and not focusing on failures of the past. Pointing the finger doesn't get you very far. Learning from mistakes, correcting them and moving on does.

While I'm not saying that Labor is faultless, I think they have some good things in mind.

As Miyagi said:

Pros

- Focussing on health and education reform. (Whilst I'm sure I wont agree with everything we need to invest money in our greatest asset)

- Younger leader pushing the visionary line, albeit with a lot of smoke and mirrors at this point.

- Leader, whilst in the past an arrogant sh*t, has displayed more humility of late (most likely due to his fantastic PR team).

Cons

- History of bad economic management... I will admit to being too young to fully understand how bad it got, that said I would think Labour would be more focussed on maintaining a strong economy.

The economy is strong as it is, and I doubt they will mess with it too much. And yes, this is probably because of the work of current government, but I still think there needs to be a change.

My 2c worth :D

[KEN 24T]

My 2c worth :D

Sorry to correct you mate, but remember the libs introduced a GST, so that's actually going to be your 2.2c worth.

[Miyagi]

I'm one of those kooky Green voters.

So in other words you'll waste your vote, yes?

Scotty

my votes are preferenced correctly in my opinion so I'm happy with my decision on who I support...

[KEN 24T]

I'll be signing my name off and walking out without even taking a ballot paper...none of the parties deserve my vote.

Cro, I understand why you might be motivated to do this, but IMHO it's really a waste of time and your right to have an influence on the powers that affect your life.

2.2c

[Guest casgeroth]

Sorry to correct you mate, but remember the libs introduced a GST, so that's actually going to be your 2.2c worth.

Hehehe, I stand corrected.

Edited 31/08/04 03:16 AM by casgeroth

[ktford]

I'll be signing my name off and walking out without even taking a ballot paper...none of the parties deserve my vote.

Cro, I understand why you might be motivated to do this, but IMHO it's really a waste of time and your right to have an influence on the powers that affect your life.

2.2c

It is far better that he do that & not vote than vote without care or actual knowledge.

Scotty

[KEN 24T]

It is far better that he do that & not vote than vote without care or actual knowledge.

Scotty

I understand that point of view ... it's just such a waste of your only real chance to have an effect.

You could always look at it from a local level if your not happy at the federal level. Why not vote for your local rep based on the work they have already done or could do (if elected) in your area?

... just seems like such a waste to me ...

[ktford]

You could always look at it from a local level if your not happy at the federal level. Why not vote for your local rep based on the work they have already done or could do (if elected) in your area?

... just seems like such a waste to me ...

True but if someone takes no interest then that is NO interest.

Scotty

[newxr]

Ahh.. the 17% interest rate thing really bugs me - I have my home and I am happy with the way prices have increased I have made money. However, I did have a mortage when the rates were 17% - it was easier to afford than if I bought a similar house today. Even with increased salary and reduced interest rates the AFFORDABILITY of property is now much worse than when interest rates were 17%. Yes the libs appear to have managed the economy well however this is only true for those who had jobs, mortgages and assests when they came to power - for the younger ones -

Employment : Casual or Part Time

Asset Affordability : Lowest Ever!!

Education: Yes if you pay

Health : DISASTER (I don't think labor is any better)

Foriegn Affairs : With USA/UK With rest of the world

Infrastructure: >$1 Billion for Alice - Darwin Rail Link. I will let everybody else judge that one.

Farmers/Rural: Its been nice for those in the marginals hasn't it. The rest of us

Security - Are you more sacred now than before we went to war?

Integrity - I hate the "I did not know" or "I was advised" or "on the advise I had" or for labour "what I said in the past was" or "it was not my intention" -

I am not a labour or libral voter - I usually vote for the local guy who has the guts to come a talk to me and says "I will try my best"

Opinion : labour by the narrowest margin

my 2.2c

[plonky]

It might be 2c plus GST, but it isn't 2c plus Sales tax plus GST.

Let us not forget that a whole lot of things are incredibly cheaper since the abolition of a multitude of taxes and replaced with a flat 10% GST.

It is a nightmare to do returns for BAS and other stuff but at least the tax is transparent.

Have a look at your grocery bill and see how much GST you pay.....you will realise that the tax can now be seen.