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Permalink Reply by Stephen Cox on September 21, 2011 at 9:55pm

Peter try not to be so cynical regarding politicians some are actually pretty good,though not exactly to do with our current travails,here is just one of a number of good experiences I have had.

 I sent some detailed information with references to NSW Treasurer Mike Baird regarding the early days of the Commonwealth bank, and how they effectively financed Australias commitment to WW1 and as well financed the purchase and running of some 36 freighters early last century to aid exporters of Wheat,Wool and other Agricultural produce.

All this was achieved without Foreign Borrowings and WW1 was paid back to the taxpayers within a dozen years, and even less for the 36 freight Ships.

I was making the point to the Hon Mr Baird that NSW could finance it's own infrastructure if they did some investigation into the Archived records of the Commonwealth bank, they could learn a possibly forgotten or long unused method for financing Government Infrastructure projects.

Hopefully the NSW Government Infrastructure bonds investment idea they have launched has spun out of my bringing this important historical detail to the NSW treasurer and his willingness to think outside the square of how to approach things have been done for too long along the same old tired lines and to learn from history.

I thought whilst we are fighting with an Scurrilous Federal Labor Greens alliance and some may think the Liberal party and their Nationals Partners are just typical politicians with their replies it was important to show that some do listen and if the idea has merit seemed to have also acted.

The Idea is quite old and proven and comes from an era when Australia was a Great and Fearless Nation with a can do attitude and people in important areas who truly put Australia and it's Citizens first.

Hopefully the death of such worthy People has been reported rather prematurely when it comes to politicians,and yes Mike Baird did reply personally along the lines of thanks Steve for the fresh perspective etc.

He has not been alone in finding the time to respond to email,though I have yet to recieve any reply from The other side of politics.

It is important to note in NSW the Coalition are already in office and whilst various performances in portfolios will find some individuals wanting as in any situation of a new position the response is still there despite having gained office, so Pete there is a ray of light.

Peter Heuscher said:

Hi Gerry - despite all the good and nice responses we get - we shouldn't forget - they are all POLITICIANS - trying to keep their job. As you have seen - specially the Independents do nothing

if not for a reason.

Cheers.

Gerry Phipps said:

I have Received this response from Bob Katter's office yesterday,

Dear Gerard & Luke,

Thank you for your correspondence to Mr Katter, which has been noted.

As you may be aware, Mr Katter met with convoy participants last week during their stop at Charters Towers.

Again, we appreciate you taking the time to write to Mr Katter and thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.

Thank you for your time.

Office of Hon Bob Katter MP | Member for Kennedy

Innisfail | Phone 07 4061 6066 | Fax 07 4061 6566 |

Mount Isa | Phone 07 4743 3534 | Fax 07 4743 0189 |Hi Gerry

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Permalink Reply by Ian Davies on October 10, 2011 at 7:23pm

Peter, thanks for that I needed another doorway through the brick wall.

They are all singing from the same sheet. Joe Ludwig's Parliment speech was close to the same crap.

Time will tell how this works out but don't leave more than the survival essentials invested in Oz. You can always bring them back in 5 years if things arn't that bad. 

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Permalink Reply by Michael Petterson on October 10, 2011 at 7:27pm

I'd reply back to her,pointing out the flaws in her argument. I don't know if she'll read it,but it's worth a try.

Peter Heuscher said:

This is the latest response I got from the Office of Senator Claire Moore:

 

Text is so much, I attach it in a word document.

Cheers.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Davies on October 10, 2011 at 10:20pm

That smirk is still on B.B face & I think it is because just short of the next election the voting age will be lowered to 15 as planned by the U.N and already in place in a few countries. He knows with all the sustainability climate change indocrination in the schools again as gazzeted by the U.N a win for the Green's is Guaranteed as the Campaign is on ecceleration towards RIO 2012.

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