Traditionally, my family were Conservatives but after eight years of a disastrous Conservative goverment everything changes.
I am, by and large, a left wing supporter, however I don't actually think there is any right or wrong political party in Australia - I think it's more a matter of which man is going to do the least harm to our Nation. I find it very hard to believe that majority of Australian's feel that we'd be better of with another three years of conservative right-wing deceit and corruption.
The fact that the coalition will also more than likely have power in the Senate is sickening. The one thing that has been a constant comfort over the past eight years is the fact that not once has the senate been controlled completely by the coalition. Who knows what will happen to this great nation of ours over the next three years.
Sadly, the leadership battles that plagued the Labor party at the beginning of this year did nothing to aid their election campaigning. The majority of older Australia's were never going to vote for a young, inexperienced, Labor goverment.
I love Australia. I can be fiercely proud of my nation at times, but for this first time since Australia joined the coaliton forces in Iraq, I have found myself to be completely ashamed to be Australian.
If eight years of a Conservative government has taught me anything it's the fact that no matter how much I love this nation, there will always be some political party attempting to run us into the ground and turning us into a mini-America.
Take comfort in knowing that you live a nation where voting is compulsory. In three years there will be another generation of young voters to help decide the outcome of our nations leadership. In the mean time, join Young Labor and do what you can to support the cause.
I have lost all faith I had in Australia but with a little effort, we can make a difference.
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Date: 2004-10-10 07:46 pm (UTC)Traditionally, my family were Conservatives but after eight years of a disastrous Conservative goverment everything changes.
I am, by and large, a left wing supporter, however I don't actually think there is any right or wrong political party in Australia - I think it's more a matter of which man is going to do the least harm to our Nation. I find it very hard to believe that majority of Australian's feel that we'd be better of with another three years of conservative right-wing deceit and corruption.
The fact that the coalition will also more than likely have power in the Senate is sickening. The one thing that has been a constant comfort over the past eight years is the fact that not once has the senate been controlled completely by the coalition. Who knows what will happen to this great nation of ours over the next three years.
Sadly, the leadership battles that plagued the Labor party at the beginning of this year did nothing to aid their election campaigning. The majority of older Australia's were never going to vote for a young, inexperienced, Labor goverment.
I love Australia. I can be fiercely proud of my nation at times, but for this first time since Australia joined the coaliton forces in Iraq, I have found myself to be completely ashamed to be Australian.
If eight years of a Conservative government has taught me anything it's the fact that no matter how much I love this nation, there will always be some political party attempting to run us into the ground and turning us into a mini-America.
Take comfort in knowing that you live a nation where voting is compulsory. In three years there will be another generation of young voters to help decide the outcome of our nations leadership. In the mean time, join Young Labor and do what you can to support the cause.
I have lost all faith I had in Australia but with a little effort, we can make a difference.