JC Political Thread - For all things political Part 2

Gawd, people citing studies on Narcissism to show that they are right......
Oh the irony!

(not directed at any political side in particular)

 

Well, wasn't Battlelines written by Abbott whilst in Opposition, and re-written a bit later, whilst still in Opposition. In other words, it's theoretical and hypothetical. Whether it comes to fruition is subject to so many variables, it may eventually become irrelevant.

However, Swan's book is written AFTER the event, and what a miserable event it was. Swan may well draw comfort from his efforts as Treasurer during the GFC (as I suppose, he is justly entitled to do). He may even spend time polishing his "World's Best Treasurer" trophy (if such exists) if it floats his boat.

But to actually publish a book about his efforts, given all that we know of his inability to come within coo-ee of a surplus, despite repeated promises to do so, and to leave the national economy in the state he, Wong, Bown et al did, defies one's imagination. Does this man's ego know no bounds? Has he been taking Ego Lessons 101 from Rudd?

Whatever, it will no doubt be on the best selling list alongside Gillard's soon to be released autobiography about the same period of governance. They should both be absolutely riveting reads.

 

You missed the point of the article if you truly think the study on narcissism was the key. Explains a lot really.

 

This is unions mate, they don't think.

 

I love this thread... Where normal people try to out do each with big words.

 

And often as a result the issues are obfuscated.

 

pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism

Yeah... that's right baby.

 

It's interesting that they won't name the union and that the two unions that deal with mining CFMEU and the AWU both deny it. Makes me wonder... and you? Why take it as gospel without any evidence? Just don't like unions?

 

and if no outrageous claims were put forward then all the sensible claims would just be rejected outright and not even considered

 

Yes much like hockeys budget

 

Stop it. Just stop it. You CLEARLY don't understand much of anything so why keep posting?

 

Hehe. Awesome.

 

well obviously just to keep pissing you off

 

Simply an observational sidetrack

As for entitlement etc I think the term is more 'affluenza'. Society as a general whole (except perhaps for a minority of individuals) is wanting more, more more, across all income brackets. We are spoonfed the virtues of a shallow materialistic lifestyle via the media, and people wonder why others want the $$$ to buy what is shoved down their throat on TV. People today across all income brackets think that living an affluent lifestyle is 'normal' and as such feel entitled to it. I know we all have the right to say 'no' but many people don't stop and think 'do I actually NEED this?'

 

I half agree with you for once.

I think people like to ask themselves "do I need this?" but don't really know how to differentiate between need and want.

 

Rajesh, old son, you are absolutely wasting your breath attempting to engage gopher in any form of meaningful, inciteful and comprehensive discussion on any subject. Have a look back at his posts over the past months. If you can find one of more than about five sentences, you will be doing well. If you find any sentence of more than about fifteen words, consider yourself lucky.

If you can find any that are meaningful, inciteful and comprehensive, check again to ensure it is actually gopher's post.

He is the forum's King of the Quips. Little content and no substance. But he WILL keep posting if he knows it gets under your skin.

 

Or if you call him a regard, that seems to be a guaranteed response which usually just proves the point.

This seems to be a touchy topic for him based on my rep history.