Bill Shorten is the new ALP leader, and it is time to examine the process the ALP employed. It has meant a conflict of interest with the Governor General (his Mother in Law) in which she has offered to resign, when she should have resigned. She has never had a problem working with clear conflicts of interest before. It may well be the case that she is eventually charged over the Heiner affair with obstruction of justice. But that is a side issue to the show that was the campaign. It was handled badly by an ALP wanting to heal from the personality divisions and failed policy of the recent past. It did not feature discussion on policy. Apparently, the dismal failed policies regarding AGW, Broadband, Immigration, Border Security, Health, Infrastructure, defence, IR and financing are all retained. Shorten promised multiple quotas which should dilute the power of a single gender quota, but be patently unfair on those who merit promotion.
The US Primaries are excellent at building support for the President. But US elections are not compulsory for voters. So those primaries work to gain support from party supporters. In Australia, it is compulsory to vote, so parties try to appeal to the centre, swing voters. The difference means a GOP advert might have a prospective member shooting a target. Whereas a (conservative Australian) Liberal Party advert would be for families, struggling workers and those aspirational peoples wanting a better deal. Maybe in the future such a process will be adopted by the Liberal Party, but at the moment it is redundant .. Mr Abbott is leader and Prime Minister for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, there is a big challenge regarding IR laws. Under Fair Work I was employed under a federal grant on less than minimum wage without conditions. When I pointed this out, the bastard boss sacked me. I had no cause of action for complaint. Under Work Choices, I had had protections against such abuse. But, such abuse, possible under Fair Work, requires special circumstances beyond the average employer or multinational unless they are endowed with political corruption. In fact Fair Work means it is hard to employ people and expensive and so business skip the opportunity cost. There is a need for reform. However, business has not made the case for it and unions are cashed up from the previous ALP government. There are slush funds available for much campaigning. If business want improvements in IR laws, they have to make the case .. and dismiss the ALP/Union partisan Fair Work leaders for reliable ones who are independent.
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In the frosty air
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To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh
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David Daniel Ball calls himself the Conservative Voice.
I'm a teacher with three decades experience teaching math to high school kids.I also work with first graders and kids in between first grade and high school. I know the legends of why Hypatia's dad is remembered through his contribution to Math theory. And I know the legend of why followers of Godel had thought he had disproved God's existence.
I'm not a preacher, but I am a Christian who has written over 28 books all of which include some reference to my faith. Twelve blog books on world history and current affairs, detailing world events , births and marriages on each day of the year, organised by month. Twelve books on the background to and history of Bible Quotes. One Bible quote per day for a year. An intro to a science fiction series I'm planning, post apocalyptic cyber punk. An autobiography with short story collections.
I'm known in Australia for my failure as a whistleblower over the negligence death of a school boy. ...
My name is David Daniel Ball
Here's a summary of today's news from around the world:
Natural Disasters:
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, exacerbated by powerful Santa Ana winds. This has led to evacuations as thousands of firefighters battle at least three separate blazes. A result of poor policy regarding land management.
A powerful earthquake in China's Tibet region has resulted in dozens of deaths, with urgency mounting in the search for survivors.
Political Developments:
President Joe Biden has expressed doubts about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding up a peace deal to influence the U.S. election. How might Israel deal with terrorists? Compromise?
In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, prompting questions about what happens next. Maybe commentators want to examine how bad it had been?
The impeachment and arrest warrant situation for South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to unfold, with thousands ...
My name is David Daniel Ball
Here's a summary of key news events from around the world for today, January 8, 2025:
Earthquake in Tibet: A significant earthquake, with its epicenter approximately 80 km north of Mount Everest, has caused dozens of deaths in Tibet. The quake has also rattled neighboring Nepal, leading to concerns about further damage and loss.
Canadian Political Shift: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation amid party infighting, leaving his position open until a new leader is elected. This development marks a significant shift in Canadian politics. Some are calling for elections to allow a new leadership.
Health and Environment: The Carter Center has reported a dramatic decline in Guinea worm disease, with only 11 cases recorded this year, showcasing a major victory in global health efforts. It showcases their work is not solely election interference
Middle Eastern Developments: In Mexico, newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum has moved away ...
The useful idiot that is RINO Romney is wrong about the mother of our child, USA. She is not virginal. When the patriot Ashli Babbitt was killed during a largely peaceful demonstration at the Capitol, she was not killed because President Trump incited violence or lied about election fraud. She was there because she was standing up for an opportunity the founding fathers promised was her free right. And she was killed because a Cabal has stolen the 2020 election and Georgia senate run offs and that Cabal desperately needs to protect itself. And by killing her, the Cabal has prevented President Trump from presenting his case before the legislature, as he had been allowed by constitution. Biden is now President Elect. But Biden did not get the votes he claims, and will not have the support such a turnout would endow.
The awful situation of President Elect Biden for USA, with senate in tow, cannot be understated. Just as with 911, terrorists around the world are cheering. It is trite to say there will be no justice, as there has been ...
