NSW Election Round Up: Another 4 years of incompetence
So Morris Iemma and the Labor party win another term in government in New South Wales but one get's the feeling that the people of New South Wales did this reluctantly as the other option (Peter Debnam's Liberal/National Coalition) weren't really much of an alternative. To me, it was like choosing between a 12 year old shonky government and an even shonkier opposition, that's how bad things are in New South Wales politics at the moment. One thing was notable about the results in many seats, the percentage margins in many seats have closed right up and many seats like Newcastle, Goulburn etc have now become quite marginal seats. Just quickly, it looks like the LAbor candidate as won Newcastle but it will depend on preferences and absentee votes in the next couple of days.
All in all, it has been the most dreary election campaign I have ever seen, there has been nothing memorable about it (except maybe 'Speedogate') and I am glad it is over.
Just a word of warning for Mr Iemma: Don't take this for granted, you will lose plenty of seats at the next election should you take for granted this one last chance to fix the problems that NSW has and stop saying that Workchoices was the reason for your win, the reason for your win was because Labor seemed the lesser evil to most people (I didn't vote Labor but that's just a guess). All the same incompetent ministers got back in, you know, Michael Costa, "Lord Mayor of NSW" Frank Sartor, and Joe Tripodi....be prepared for another 4 years of incompetence, people of NSW, but we deserve it if we vote for some of these clowns.
It now seems certain the Snowy Hydro scheme (NSW's part) will be sold and the rail line into Newcastle will be removed...thanks to the fact that Labor have been incompetent but the Liberals have run a disorganised and bumbling campaign with the leader, Peter Debnam being at the centre of ridicule for wearing his speedos in public, he didn't exactly paste himself in the best light even with the Labor Party attacks on him.
The controversial Lane Cove tunnel will be opened today by three workers who worked on the new tunnel, Premier Iemma and Roads Minister, Eric Roozendaal declined invitations to attend the opening. Families who live arround the tunnel, say there is no filtration and the effects of car exhaust could be felt by children in the area and complain that they have to drive around the block twice just to get home.
All in all, it has been the most dreary election campaign I have ever seen, there has been nothing memorable about it (except maybe 'Speedogate') and I am glad it is over.
Just a word of warning for Mr Iemma: Don't take this for granted, you will lose plenty of seats at the next election should you take for granted this one last chance to fix the problems that NSW has and stop saying that Workchoices was the reason for your win, the reason for your win was because Labor seemed the lesser evil to most people (I didn't vote Labor but that's just a guess). All the same incompetent ministers got back in, you know, Michael Costa, "Lord Mayor of NSW" Frank Sartor, and Joe Tripodi....be prepared for another 4 years of incompetence, people of NSW, but we deserve it if we vote for some of these clowns.
It now seems certain the Snowy Hydro scheme (NSW's part) will be sold and the rail line into Newcastle will be removed...thanks to the fact that Labor have been incompetent but the Liberals have run a disorganised and bumbling campaign with the leader, Peter Debnam being at the centre of ridicule for wearing his speedos in public, he didn't exactly paste himself in the best light even with the Labor Party attacks on him.
The controversial Lane Cove tunnel will be opened today by three workers who worked on the new tunnel, Premier Iemma and Roads Minister, Eric Roozendaal declined invitations to attend the opening. Families who live arround the tunnel, say there is no filtration and the effects of car exhaust could be felt by children in the area and complain that they have to drive around the block twice just to get home.
law and order seemed to be the constant theme in election cycles in nsw and i was dismayed at the lack of foresight both parties had in regards to rehabilitation and progressive policies in regards to law and order issues.
i guess the two choices between iemma and debnam was a choice for a douche or a turd.