We see where local Federal member Angus Taylor spoke to a meeting of an 'engaged' group of seniors here recently. Angus claimed that they understood the 'need to fix our economy'. Pull the other one, Angus. My feedback is that most seniors think that the current federal budget is a lemon, which is targeting the poorer people in the community. Their chief concern is that their pensions will retain their real value, and there is some concern about health matters, considering the Government's decision to interfere with Medicare. And I don't think those approaching pension age are exactly overjoyed that they might have to work until they're 70.
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At a gathering at the weekend someone told of the occasion in the 1950s when seven of the world's most influential men met in New York. Such was their power and influence that the money that they controlled was greater than the total in the US Treasury. Fast forward 25 years, and the picture was considerably different. Two of them had died paupers, three had committed suicide and two were in jail. Which proves that great power and influence can be a very fleeting thing.
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Someone told the other day about a football game between Australia and Great Britain some years ago. The Aussies decided that they only needed two players to defeat the Poms, and appointed Artie Beetson and Johnnie Raper. At half time Australia was leading 50-nil, and Johnnie was finding the game a bit boring and went home. Later on in the day he bumped into Artie down at the pub. "What was the final score?" he asked."'50 to 4," Artie replied. "How did that happen?" Johnnie questioned. 'Well," said Artie, 'I got sent off in the last five minutes!'
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The kid came to school and told his classmates that his dad had fallen down a well a couple of days before. "Is he OK?" someone asked. "I think he must be," the kid replied, "He's stopped calling out for help!"
