Peter Best
Our Prime Minister has joined the bandwagon complaining that this is a focus group- driven election - but isn¹t this the way of the Wiki? After all, books have been written about how the wisdom of the masses provide a more compelling truth than the voice of authority.
In an era when communications is moving from the broadcast model of a central voice of authority to the interconnectedness of Facebook, surely focus groups and polls are a legitimate driver of public policy.
It seems that with its group of 150 to guide the nation on climate change Labor is about to put the theory to the test, while the Coalition has long aligned its bearings to the fears and prejudices of the focus group room.
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People stop me in the street all the time and say, “Peter, what on earth are you doing?” And if they don’t then I stop them in the street and they say the same thing.
The point is running for Prime Minister is a tough gig. The hours are long, the work often thankless and you know that chances are no matter what you do nearly half the people in the country are going to hate you.
But I decided to enter this race for a reason, and I carry that reason with me every single day I’m out there.
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Peter Best says:
Hey, I’m the real PETER BEST and I’m representing the Greens in WA. I have real policies and a vision for the future. The election campaign gives me the opportunity to talk with people about their values. I hope to encourage people to make their decisions in life consciously, aware… Read more »
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Evan Findlay says:
BobM, The only policy the Liberal party implements is middle class welfare. Baby bonus, FHG, 30% rebate for private heath, inflation bearing tax cuts (Just not for small or large business though) Paid Parental scheme is a tax and other than the GST name other economic or tax reforms of… Read more »
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