All tagged Federal Election
If the Abbott government was consistent with its purported philosophy it may have proven to be an exciting government for Australia. Sadly the inconsistencies that riddle their positions show a government that is dangerous for its foes and dangerously eager to please its allies.
Yes, election campaigns can get worse! Just refer to the campaign material of Republican candidate in San Francisco John Dennis. Who shows his opponent as a zombie queen who controls hordes of mindless undead (read "voters").
It is time that The Greens got the media coverage and representation they deserve. It will be a long-term revolution to a strong, Greener Australia, but it will happen because The Greens are going about democracy the hard way: by building community support and using volunteers to man polling booths and forums.
When you vote above the line, you are actually giving whomsoever gets your one vote absolute power over where you vote is directed. This often means your vote might swing through a raft of lesser known and morally reprehensible extremist parties faster than you can say "I don't like it." Make sure you know your stuff before fulfilling your constitutional duty.
