I read the papers and watch TV and everything happens in a few minutes of reporting. Everything is so simple. Why can’t we just implement these obvious solutions?
This blog tries to get beyond headlines and media grabs. Most of the problems we face today are highly complex. There is a thing called the “Dunning Kruger Effect” which says that the less people know about a subject, the more adamant they are in stating their position. Those who are experts usually see a completely different and complex solution.
This blog is an attempt to state a view and start a discussion.
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What to expect from a Liberal Government
To much politics is about personality. Is liking a person a good reason to make them Prime Minister? I would have to say that it should not be a personality contest. Would you pick a financial adviser or tradesman just because you like them? Of course not. You would want to know if they could…
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Stop the Boats – Fictional Interview
Since Leigh Sales will not ask the questions below, I have to imagine what would happen if Scott Morrison were interviewed about stopping the boats. Interviewer: With your plan to stop the boats, what percentage would you expect to stop? Scott Morrison: I can’t tell you for operational reasons. Interviewer: So it is a secret?…
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Paid Parental Leave – WTF
Perhaps the Liberals can explain their rationale for paid parental leave. Paid parental leave is to financially assist mothers who give up work to have a child. Point 1. Does a mother who is earning $150k deserve more financial assistance than one earning $30k? In the Liberals plan, the first mother gets $75k and the…
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