If the Festival of Democracy cracks out on Saturday night and the political flavour changes from Coke to Pepsi, promise yourself one thing. Make a pledge to yourself to no longer accept or tolerant the shrill ugly selfishness that has that has completely fucked over Australian society over the last 12 years. And don’t delude yourself for a nano second that the so-called leftie side of politics has a mortgage on being Caring, Understanding, Nurturing Types.
From my personal observation since 1996 I’ve also watched certain aspects of alternative politics turn into yet another ugly mirror image of mainstream politics. It’s beyond disconcerting to observe apparently intelligent people behaving like shallow, self-serving fuckwits who are either too tender of years, naive or who don’t remember (or want to know) the Australian notion of a Fair Go. I recall quite a different attitude growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, there seemed to be an attitude of broader acceptance.
Anyone who recently watched Life on Mars may twig to where I’m coming from here. Not to say I’m looking back through rose-coloured glasses, as there was indeed a lot of intolerance and acceptance of violence being a suitable response to a difference of opinions. I swiftly worked out in the early 80’s that chivalry was well and truly cactus after getting the literal shit kicked out of oneself over supporting the No Dams campaign. My response to turn into a Goth, wear GP army boots and start kicking back.
- On to positive stuff: From GetUp - Make your own How to Vote Card - a 3 minute quiz!
Just in case YouTube pulls the Victims of NOAH Karaoke Special, as heard on RRR-FM On the Blower, here’s the John Howard Sing-along mp3 for your listening pleasure:
- Mono (514k)
- Stereo (2M)
If you’re deeply offended by strong language, surely you must of been equally mortified by the last 12 years of cowardly deceit, vicious lies, moral corruption and venal filth.
Haven’t organised any party plans for tomorrow night? Here’s a serving suggestion from the Beer Can Hill management.
When the poll results are broadcast, nude up, grab the bicycle and go on a nuddie boglap. Please ensure you do wear a helmet and have adequate lights.
Ta.
