I don’t give a darn tooting about the Economy.
August 30th 2007 09:02
There. I said it.
I have no interest in it.
What has it ever done for me?
Now I know what you'll say 'But Sheree, Taxpayers Money!...'
Because that's everyone's answer to everything.
When people want to have a good old fashioned yarn about "society" they say something about taxpayers money, followed by 'being wasted on...' etc. etc...insert gagging face here.
I pay taxes like every other law abiding citizen. I guess the difference is I don't feel the need to go pompousing about on Jim (my high horse) declaring to anyone who'll listen to me that because of this meagre contribution to the economy, I am somehow entitled to complain about everything that may or may not be affiliated with the aforementioned contribution.
I think what I'm trying to say is:
I perceive it to be trivial when considering the environment, world poverty and waging war on innocent civilians. The economy is not a factor I take into consideration when voting. Period.
When my ancient history teacher in high school was reminiscing about the good ol’ days of Whitlam and free University education, the red-necked bogan beside me belched under her breath with this whiney little gem
‘YEH but he stuffed up the economy’
Pffffffft.
Did she not hear la piéce de resistance?
FREE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION!!!!!!!!
Says the encumbered, derelict, inches-from-face-down-in-the- gutter-poverty-stricken Uni student.
(Superman, if you’re reading this, please come and save me!! and bring nachos)
I have no interest in it.
What has it ever done for me?
Now I know what you'll say 'But Sheree, Taxpayers Money!...'
Because that's everyone's answer to everything.
When people want to have a good old fashioned yarn about "society" they say something about taxpayers money, followed by 'being wasted on...' etc. etc...insert gagging face here.
I pay taxes like every other law abiding citizen. I guess the difference is I don't feel the need to go pompousing about on Jim (my high horse) declaring to anyone who'll listen to me that because of this meagre contribution to the economy, I am somehow entitled to complain about everything that may or may not be affiliated with the aforementioned contribution.
I think what I'm trying to say is:
I perceive it to be trivial when considering the environment, world poverty and waging war on innocent civilians. The economy is not a factor I take into consideration when voting. Period.
When my ancient history teacher in high school was reminiscing about the good ol’ days of Whitlam and free University education, the red-necked bogan beside me belched under her breath with this whiney little gem
‘YEH but he stuffed up the economy’
Pffffffft.
Did she not hear la piéce de resistance?
FREE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION!!!!!!!!
Says the encumbered, derelict, inches-from-face-down-in-the- gutter-poverty-stricken Uni student.
(Superman, if you’re reading this, please come and save me!! and bring nachos)
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Comment by David
The economy, the economy, the economy. Economic rationalisation. It's about all we ever hear about. Modern politicians can't open their mouths about one single subject without mentioning money (usually milliions of dollars). Yep, they're really in touch with Australians. We all think on a daily basis in terms of millions of dollars. When I go to buy something at the shop I generally think, a million of those would cost $2.5M.
Money, money, money. Sure you need it. But it doesn't have to be the only subject you ever talk about in life, or dominate every waking thought.
Did you go out to dinner with my sister and her corporate friends by any chance?
Take a good look at the current affair programs and news broadcasts (it only takes a quick look at all of them). Count how many times money is mentioned, and how finance reports are gradually taking up more and more of the reports. Even the sports section is dominated by money.
Even the weather reports are about how much money this part of the land will lose due to a drought or flood.
Two children were drowned today in the NSW floods. Their insurance policies were worth X & Y respectively. One had life insureance with X Co, the other with Y Co. Next time you see clouds in the sky, think about which Insurance Company you go with, etc, etc, blah, blah, blah. Talking heads.
Comment by Sheree
Cliche Murder
See now that phrase is just ruined for me. Even our catch phrases are dominated by the economy.
I’m getting lambasted from all corners of the world by people telling me I should be more wary about money.
Everyone who votes for John Howard says the same thing. ‘He looks after our economy’.
Okay. He can go be an economist for someone who gives a damn.
A leader must lead the people. The economy won’t keep us safe from natural disasters. And heck, if the worst ever occurred, what makes us so sure that the government won’t do a Katrina on our asses and leave for us dead.
People are so consumed by something that is meaningless. You need money yes. But you don’t need it to dominate every aspect of your life to the point where it overshadows your conscience and your ability to help others and do good in the world.
We should be wary of strangers bearing gifts. And strangers bearing financial reports. Gah. Rack off.
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
I agree with you. The economy is important. It's important that we have jobs and money to buy stuff. But does EVERYTHING have to be about money???
I'd like to have a Prime Minister that I can be reasonably proud of, rather than some George W. ass-kissing midget with unruly eyebrows who happens to have been 'good for the economy'.
Nice rant!
Kylie
Comment by Sheree
Cliche Murder
YES!!!! So long as he has the 'great economy' behind him he will always triumph. Notice however, when something goes wrong with the economy (interest rates going down anyone?) who should increase in the polls but labor! Incredible. It's as if nothing else matters in this damn election.
But I feel confident now that many Australians share the same view about their prime minister and are ready for a change. So let's hear it for strippers! I mean...change.
Erm..let's hear it for change