I dare say less than 75% of the population actually know what politicians do apart from act like kindergarten brats on Parliament question time and shake peoples hands and pose for cheesy photos every 3 years. The real politics planning the work (create policy) call for tender and liaise with suppliers then hopefully get elected and work the plan is not common knowledge. They arnt as lazy as they appear to be and Dotting I's and crossing T's with an endless chain of safeguards to ensure due process has been followed is lengthy and laborious, Nothing worse than dealing with the general public as they are all experts.
With an election and most of the populace none the wiser, all that hard work has to be sold to the people and a flashy smile and a bit of flattery never goes astray and if that's not enough apparently a free set of steak knives are the answer. Even a catchy song and dance number will work if you have Trouble with a capital T right here in river city.
With compulsory voting those with no clues are being asked to choose and invariably they will always choose what gives them an endorphin rush and choose the book with the prettiest dust jacket when they have nothing else they can understand or are being shown. Sad but that's what democracy has become.
I do wish politics was taught in schools as part of a life skills module so at least they would be semi-aware of their onus of being adult.
I do agree the parties should get back to their roots however convincing a politician that a carnival atmosphere and advertising isn't worth it will be a hard task as its ingrained since roman times.(True, the word Idiot referred to anyone who wasn't a politician) though if anyone was to look at Clive's efforts less propaganda may gain some traction. Annoying the heck out of people with compulsory bombardments by any form is never appreciated. I would appreciate being told the facts and the actual benefits rather than the doom and gloom if i don't heed the warning/comply. What When and How are all the basics anyone needs to consider and flashy advertising reeks of snake oil and i walk away. One doesn't see RR advertising do we? Less carnival means less clowns and less fairy floss and the politicians can get on with the job of real politics and present a plan containing nothing but well considered substance.
Perhaps the High court could take another look at its ruling as it ruled, Political advertising does not have to be factual however it cannot be intentionally misleading. If that's not leaving the barn doors open on the stables I don't know what is. Who could not see a barrister rubbing his hands together with that wording as even i read the words Ala carte.
What's done is done and Its doubtful much if anything will change what we have so after 3, everybody have a big sigh for poor Clive and Co . Awwwww. My money is on the money as climate is already a commodity