PPruNe'rs in Politics.
PPruNe'rs in Politics.
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)?
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)?
Grandpa Aerotart
Me benevolent?
You would not believe the world of hurt I would bring down on certain sectors of our society
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.
Been a few dacades since I was last seen in budgy smugglers but
You would not believe the world of hurt I would bring down on certain sectors of our society
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.
Been a few dacades since I was last seen in budgy smugglers but
Nunc est bibendum
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! 
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.
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!
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.
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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.........
The only policies in this country are those developed in order to be reelected.
Basically the same as Keg says.
Ok I'm going.........
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some feel that what I say occasionally makes sense
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.
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.
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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.
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Tailwheel is qualified to be 'Speaker'.
"Order...ORDER...ORDER! Would the Minister for V-tails please resume his seat"....
"Order...ORDER...ORDER! Would the Minister for V-tails please resume his seat"....
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Who said we don't already have elected politicians on PPRuNe? 
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.
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.
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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!
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!
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