PPruNe'rs in Politics.

[nomorecatering]

In the 15 years I've been reading and participating in this forum, I've come to realise there's more than a few smart blokes and blokettes on here who could do a hell of a better job that the current lot in power, not to mention the opposition.

So........I'm going to propose my dream team to install in power in a sort of benevolent dictatorship as Paul Hogan put it.

Chumbu Chuckles
Keg
Mr Hat
East West Loco
Wizard fo Auz for spiritual guidance from up there (rest his soul)


I will add more as I think of them


Who else could we nominate(kidnap)?

[VH-XXX]

Maybe Jaba, but he's probably too busy with the politics of the SAAA to give the people the time they deserve :)

[Chimbu chuckles]

Me benevolent?

You would not believe the world of hurt I would bring down on certain sectors of our society:mad:

As a result of also being what might be termed somewhat of a 'straight shooter' you'd find my chances of being elected about on a par with those of Juliar and her rabble being re elected.:ugh:

Been a few dacades since I was last seen in budgy smugglers but:ok:

[Wally Mk2]

Dick Smith?:E


Wmk2

[The Voice]

wash your mouth out Wally ..

[Keg]

Very flattering but as I told a boss a year or so ago when I resigned a position, I don't 'do' politics. I call it how I see it, I argue out a solution and we get stuck in on delivering an outcome. I don't have time to 'cultivate' relationships being nice to incompetents, sycophants, and those for whom the political 'process' is the aim rather than delivering an outcome, just so that they can have my back and support my proposals. People either see what I'm suggesting is a good idea or they shoot holes in it so we can come up with something better.

So in that respect, don't expect to see me in politics any time soon but I appreciate the fact that some feel that what I say occasionally makes sense.... unlike this post which probably doesn't! :ok: :}

Actually, now that I re-read the original proposition, if you're talking benevolent dictatorships then I'm in. No need to bother with politics in that process.

Another point, I'm actually a fan of 'open' politics and have been very lucky to work with a boss previously who was excellent at it. IE if it was time to submit budgets it was a very open and honest process as to how much I wanted and how much everyone else wanted. There was no back door deals or cultivating favour. Disagreements were held out in the open and resolved (I thought anyway.... time proved me wrong). Sometimes I got what I wanted, sometimes I didn't. At all times though I knew why I didn't get what I wanted and I'd back the boss home. Sadly I've also worked for bosses who revelled in those 'quiet chats' that people would engage in and everything was kept quiet and you were never sure of your footing or what others were up to or how they were stabbing you in the back so they could get what they wanted. It's the latter politics that I despise and it's poisonous and I won't work in a regime where it exists.

[Mr. Hat]

Sure I'd do it but I don't do populist stuff. So it would be a waste of time.

The only policies in this country are those developed in order to be reelected.

Basically the same as Keg says.

Ok I'm going.........:rolleyes:

[TIMA9X]

some feel that what I say occasionally makes sense
mate, you make a lot of sense, and can stay on topic, probably too hard for people like Gillard Swan or Abbott to see where you are coming from. These focus group people of Canberra could never be pilots, they are continually stuck in a holding pattern until the tanks go dry, only then they realise something is wrong with the finals.

[CoodaShooda]

For gender balance (and because she talks a lot of common sense), I'd like to nominate Worrals.

I'd also suggest anyone who wants to be involved because they want to "do politics" be automatically disqualified.

It's the political elite "doing politics" that has us in this situation. :mad:

[Ultralights]

I nominate myself for the position of Minister for Porn and Internet. Basic policy outline, If your offended by the content of porn or the internet, you have the right to exercise your free will and not look at it. Ditto for internet use. including posting on forums. All legal professionals will be banned from using the internet as a source of evidence.

[Howard Hughes]

Tailwheel is qualified to be 'Speaker'.

"Order...ORDER...ORDER! Would the Minister for V-tails please resume his seat"....;)

[tail wheel]

Who said we don't already have elected politicians on PPRuNe? :E

[nomorecatering]

Howard Hughes.........Bloody brilliant. Pure gold.:ok:

[waren9]

+1, well played Mr Hughes.

The Honorable Goblin, member for West Island, for Minister of NZ relations.

[Stationair8]

Dick Smith for PM.

PLovett as Attorney General.

Wally Mk2 for porn censorship.

East West Loco airlines and tourism.

Gaunty for aviation minister.

Me, I will be minister for getting rid of greenies, time-wasters, anyone anti aviation, global warming believers, Indian call centre workers and scum that bash little old ladies.

[Ex FSO GRIFFO]

Hi 'Voicey'....I'll bring the soap!!

:*:}

:ok:

[Ultralights]

Porn Censorship? thats it, im not voting for you..

[ForkTailedDrKiller]

Would the Minister for V-tails please resume his seat"....http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/wink2.gif

Point of order Mr Speaker - I am not standing! :E

Dr :8

[PLovett]

Me..........politics............bleedin' hell no! :=

I tried it once, was a local government councillor...........at the end of my term I did absolutely nothing to ensure I would be re-elected and managed to achieve the desired result. Came to the conclusion that I am absolutely not a politician - ever! :mad:

[jieunni]

Information for candidates - Australian Electoral Commission (http://www.aec.gov.au/Elections/candidates/candidates.htm)

still two years left :E

[Skystar320]

Jeez, who will fill the boots as a chair sniffer?

[Howard Hughes]

I think Buster might be interested...:}

[The Green Goblin]

The Honorable Goblin, member for West Island, for Minister of NZ relations.

I have a feeling the Trans Tasman agreement would fall over pretty quickly :E

[Wally Mk2]

'S8' why would I wanna be in charge of porn censorship? :EIn the words of 'HH' (the real 'Howard Hughes').............."why not, who doesn't like tits":E

When you really think about it we are all involved here as politicans, aviation is the most politically controlled/run business known to mankind here in Oz!!


Wmk2

[Worrals in the wilds]

Thanks Cooda! :OToo many skeletons though...that's the trouble with politics. All your crazy exes come wandering out of the cupboard with Woman's Day exclusives...Next thing you know you're answering questions about all sorts of personal habits you'd rather your Dad didn't know about :uhoh:...

[rmcdonal]

I will put my hand up for the position of 'politician who gets busted with booze/ drugs/ hookers'. I am particularly interested in the salary package for this position, as well as any of additional perks associated with such a prestigious positions (Chairman's Lounge?). I promise to be vague, insulting, and as hard to pin to anything as water to a hotplate.

[Worrals in the wilds]

So...Richo or Mackenroth? Choice is yours :}The position of Qld Minister For Penthouse Pets is stilll vacant...you also get to be Minister For Indy. :ok:

[Horatio Leafblower]

aviation is the most politically controlled/run business known to mankind here in Oz!!

...with the possible recent exception of Beef exports :*

[Skystar320]

The amount of crap :ugh: pollies do and the amount of crap :ugh: there is on pprune [I admit there are a few posts of mine] I reckon we'd all be in for a running.

I propose to name our political party - *drum roll please*

PPRUNE!

Political Pilots Rumour Network....

[Skystar320]

I also think we should be a "Left Wing" Group...

[PLovett]

Geez Skystar.........your brave saying things like that on here. :suspect:

[Howard Hughes]

Fairly sure we'd be so far out to the right we'd be going around in circles...:E

[Flying Binghi]

should be a "Left Wing" Group

Probably need both wings fer it to fly...


we'd be so far out to the right we'd be going around in circles

Hmmm... going around in circles... Hmmm... Sorta like a chopper.... left wing.. right wing..... Ah Ha! Dick Smith it is fer leader of the Political Pilots Rumour Network.....:E







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[CoodaShooda]

Too many skeletons though

Dammit Worrals. I was looking forward to all those salacious stories. :{:E

[peuce]

Although we all think that becoming a politician would be on the nose, what we could do is market PPRUNE(DG&P) as a Specialist Contractor.

When the pollies want a new airspace system in, contract us to " work out the details" and implement it.

Smooth as silk ...

[SgtBundy]

Having followed a few threads in my short time on this board, I could only imagine a PPRUNE political arm would end up something like this.

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Then again, most of the arguments on here would go away if the regulations were written by pilots.

[angry ant]

Don't even think about smith

apinun,

angry ant

[Pinky the pilot]

Who will be appointed Government Whip?:E

[tail wheel]

The mind boggles at the thought of Chimbu Chuck in kinky leather and a whip! :yuk:

[Skystar320]

No, the mind boggles tail wheel, is if you have the whip and a kinky outfit!

[Pinky the pilot]

Dunno about all that stuff Taily and Skystar but I'd kinda like to see Worrals in high heels.:ok: