Commonwealth Government Initiative - Nationalising Trades

Great to see the Commonwealth government showing some initiative and proposing to nationalise the licensing of electrical, plumbing and gas occupations. Wow, I only wrote to Prime Minister John Howard in 1996 straight after he was elected proposing just such an idea. Along with nationalising our drivers licences. The wheels of government sure do turn slowly.

Commonwealth Government proposal to nationalise the licensing of electrical, plumbing and gas occupations

Not On John Howard's Watch

I can't get over the fact that Australia has only the 10th best T20 side in international cricket. Out of 11 teams! This would never have been allowed to happen on John Howard's watch. Time to dig him up and get him ready for the next election.

Not on John Howard's watch

John Howard The ICC President-In-Waiting?

I heard recently that former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, had had his name put forward to become ICC (International Cricket Council) president. I found out today that the New Zealand and Australian cricket boards have, in fact, nominated him and he will become vice-president and assume the position of president in 2012 as it passes to an Australasian in that year.

I mean, John Howard? President? He hates the word. It is almost as offensive to him as the word "republic". With a republic in Australia and a president as head of state there would be no opportunity for a knighthood from his beloved Queen Elizabeth II.

Secondly, John Howard is a conservative to the core. He abhors radical change. Cricket has long been deemed a game for traditionalists but we've seen Kerry Packer's pyjama cricket change the face of the game with its one-day limited overs format and, more recently, the introduction of the hugely successful Indian Premier League (IPL) by Lalit Modi. The game has been turned on its head. I can't see John Howard having the foresight to change the game fundamentally. He's more likely to call for a return to the majority of cricket being the five day test format.

John Howard is a cricket tragic. Has anyone described him as a political tragic? Afterall, he didn't see the writing on the wall at the last election when his deputy, Peter Costello, should have been elevated up the batting order to the position of captain.

I can see Howard pushing to have the position of president changed to a more comfortable one of PM. Ok, I stand to be corrected but I don't see that he has the vision to offer anything to the game. Perhaps he'll bring back tea and jam scones at the tea interval.

The Sky Has Fallen On Our Heads

Labor won the federal election in a Ruddslide, er landslide yesterday. Even the prime minister looks set to lose his seat.

I knew bad things would happen if Labor won. The sky has well and truly fallen on our heads. In fact, the sun has failed to rise. It should have been up three hours ago and hasn't made an appearance. And my Sunday paper wasn't delivered. We're all doomed I tell you. Three years of federal Labor. And they have all the state and territory administrations as well. How depressing. I can't stand union bastards.

Real Federal Election Issue

The federal election is only two weeks away. When are we going to get to the real election issues? We've heard all the talk about health, education, nuclear power, water, aged care etc, etc.

Does Kevin Rudd, who is leading by some margin at the moment over incumbent John Howard, follow the cricket? Does he have the passion? Will he support the Australian cricket team and be seen watching them? Is cricket high on his agenda as the nation's top politician?

It has the same importance as Christianity has to becoming the President of the United States. If you're not a Christian then you're not ready for the White House. If you're not a cricket diehard then you're not fit for leading Australia.

It's a simple as that. So what is it, Kevin? 'Fess up.

Once Again The ALP Doesn't Tell The Whole Story

The Australian Labor Party are pretty good at not telling the whole truth, aren't they? Smarmy Kevin Rudd, leader of the ALP, is running a campaign to eventually lead to him becoming Australian prime minister in 2007. It even comes with the catchy, if a little tacky, slogan of "Kevin 07".

KEVIN07 T-shirt

At least he's not licensed to kill. But what worries me is the fact that the whole story isn't being told. Where is the rest of the slogan which relates to his deputy, Julia Gillard? I know what it is:

"Gillard. In a milliard!"

Perhaps I should tip off the current prime minister, John Howard. He's such a cool and happening dude he may use this information to flame the Labor Party.

Attack Of The Little Johnny Eyebrows

I wish in the bathroom at work today, washing my hands after doing my business, when I spied in the mirror a horrendous sight. No, not my face. I had a monstrous eyebrow. Ok, it was a bit longer than the others and it stuck out like a dog's hind leg. So, I pulled it out. To my horror it was about two inches long.

That's reminiscent of a mad scientist or like Little Johnny, our prime minister. Did you know that John Howard has his eyebrows trimmed? Even more reason for me to remove the eyebrow hair. Besides, I don't have the green and gold tracksuit that is warranted should the owner have eyebrows like that.


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