I received a flyer in the mailbox a couple of days ago. It was for Bill Johnston, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia, and he was calling for three "Have Your Say" public meetings. One of them was held in the City of Canning car park. The missus and I went for a walk that morning and who should we see but our local member? Yes, he was sitting next to a table alongside his vehicle with an aide. And NOBODY was there to talk to him.
I almost felt sorry enough for him to go and have a chat but he is a Labor politician and so, by definition, I dislike him intensely. Still, if the missus wasn't with me I probably would have said something. And not nasty or anything. Perhaps it shows that the locals care more about policies that affect the nation than those that affect state politics. I was surprised that the local member had made himself available for the public and no-one showed the slightest bit of interest. Shows that the state of politics is pretty sad, methinks.
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Now that is bad but, I feel that social ethics have gone out the window. You have a big heart so, I am sure you would have said hi if you were alone. Gill
How´s the voter turnout in your place? Here... it´s sad, bad, low (I vote) - and the politicians don´t change a thing. Like... asking themselves what they could do about it - but say "yes" to another diet...
Voting is compulsory so the voter turnout is quite good. You get fined otherwise. And I understand, in federal elections, each candidate receives about $4 per vote received. To cover their expenses obviously. I wouldn't want to be cynical.
Don't vote - you only get the government. And it only encourages them.
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