Comments on: Wrap-up Queensland election

By: Arjay

Arjay — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:07:07 +0000

Graham,the face exposes a lot about our character.John Passant for example seems to be a likeable,affable sort of person you’d love to have a beer with.I think that he has the best intentions for our common humanity,yet I find myself at odds with his philosophy.
I believe in freedom and reward for individual innovation.We in our society have the oppression of big Govt and Corporate dominance.This limits our creativity and our passion for achievement.
Why has the world failed economically in the face of the most progressive scientific and technologically advanced times in our history?We have subdued the human spirit.We have been enslaved economically by our perverted monetary system.

By: Graham Young

Graham Young — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:42:15 +0000

Are you trying to complement me Arjay? Already been through the crucible of politics, thanks.

By: Arjay

Arjay — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:37:17 +0000

So Graham,what the LNP needs is a good looking leader with personality with brains and leadership qualities.
Don’t be tempted,since politics will corrupt you.

By: Arjay

Arjay — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:04:29 +0000

A lot of political triumphs basically come down to personality.Peter Beatty was your classical,iconic likeable Aussie personality.He could do no wrong.Springborg is dry and unimaginative,but Anna Bligh has the afflable,likeable qualities of Beatty.
It is not the best way to choose our leaders,but Hollywood continues to put personality above ability,philosophy, policies and we are all the worse off because of this voter bias.
Personally I would have voted out the Govt no matter who they were because of their economy performance and their burden of longevity.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:31:06 +0000

It seems that even the one eyed and obvious anti Labor bias of the “Curious Mail”could not sway the needed numbers of voters required to elect the ‘Borg’ and LnP into Qld state Govt.If the population of Qld ever again depends on this rag of a paper to provide the onesided reports of the election process, then we will get the Govt we deserve.

By: Jennifer Marohasy

Jennifer Marohasy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:45:02 +0000

Fascinating analysis. Thanks.

By: Disapointed

Disapointed — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:21:37 +0000

I think you are right about poor local campaigning being a part of the equation in some seats. Maybe some people thought they didn’t have to work too hard.
The candidate for ferny grove got a nearly 9% swing to the LNP by sheer hard work and raising his profile. This was in the seat of a cabinet minister, who is well liked in the electorate and has been a good local member.