TC welcome to the wild wood, pull up a stump, take your boots off, sit a while and have a cuppa.
TC. - "I doubt the CEO even knows its happening with fear and suppression the orders of the day".
That is abundantly clear; Heff was all over the 'tension' issues and even the famous 'man at the back of the room' could see, even without the assistance of Heff the rift, tension, and dismissive arrogance of the three clearly divided parties. The disconnect between 'them' and the forgotten coal face reality is easily discernable; ignored during the escalating squabbles over power and money. Why in the seven hells, Stabbed in the Dark (SID) was ever entered into the Holiday Cup stakes is no longer a mystery. It's apparent the SID stable is too busy with badge wearing tomfoolery and touchy-feely, American style self hypnosis (deception, if you like), feel good clap trap to realise how the snake oil salesmen and bookies have been 'at it'.
IF SID, metaphorically speaking, had any 'balls' a sit down with the inestimable Houston would be requested, to seek his assistance and wisdom in a quest to clean out the rats nest. Rats?, easily identified; SID should watch, (not just look) at the video, without the rose tinted aviator sunglasses and wings. Even to 'not the sharpest sausage in the packet' that which needs to be seen, is clear. Then clean them out, all of them, Monday – before they end up with a hastily slaughtered scapegoat, thus allowing the OS holidays to continue, unabated. Or, simply resign, with an exit statement; which could be a much better option, for clearly the 'whole' job is beyond SIDs' oft displayed limited capabilities. (Chuckle) Maybe Bea-Cur has a job for SID; salary cut of course, but he's so short of talent at the moment SID could be another administrative star, within a fortnight...
TC – "It seems you guys are in the same boat with the top jobs being given to the most inexperienced, mealiest mouthed, shallowest, emptiest, corporate bankword spouting, issue suppressing, ladder climbing yes men available."
The 'system' and those who run it needs to be examined, in depth. I believe the same murky influence, that which has been manipulating the system for two decades has a hand in the 'selection of the most suitable candidate' game of rort the system.
Perhaps there's hope. I don't believe any more than the Senate committee that the LAHSO operation at Melbourne is 'high risk'; it is however 'simple'. That's to say it is easily understood by the public, even the ABC got a fix on it and could boil it down to the sort of simple, easily digested breakfast food the punters like. But, never the less, LAHSO has all the earmarks of the thin end of a large wedge, driven with determination.
I know there are some very bright ATCO and that there is a strong 'bond' of association. Have ATCO's considered building their very own by-pass. Heffernan shows the way, there is a very good, highly qualified board, led by Houston who are, according to Heff, being kept in the dark and under utilised. Heffernan and Sterle lead a committee which is begging for a concise, warts and all report. This becomes a trigger for a meeting to discuss that report and involve the 'big' board at Senate level. Discussion between the Senate committee and Houston could just turn this around. At worst the board could no longer claim 'ignorance', those who treated them like mushrooms would fall directly in the line of fire, as to continue to deny there is a 'problem' risks the 'big' board personal reputations and credibility. Claim parliamentary privilege through the Senate committee (Cheer); they have a proven track record of preventing backlash, acting on solid evidence and Houston (bless) a proven reputation for fair play, honesty and rock solid common sense.
It may not be the answer to a pagans prayer; but it's an avenue worth exploring. Get some top cover, generate a report, take it to the grown up's and wait. This committee is on a roll and there will never be a better time, than now while even the useless media have a passing interest; even if it is only to find another stick to beat Abbott with.
Toot toot..
