Barnaby Joyce

[Lignum]

The only thing missing is a pig and good soundtrack

[Greg Ward]

It's about time we had another good old fashioned ding-dong.
And there's plenty of them around, (or is that ding-a lings?)

Now I'm from the bush and we have plenty.
This is how we see this carbon pollution thingy.

Apparently the greenies rule now and I can make a fortune from selling carbon credits

I've been in touch with Marrickville Council and they have said they will buy all the credits I can sell.

The deal with carbon credits is I just cut down the 2000 acres of tree forests I've got and replant them with blue gums and then measure the annual capture of carbon and get paid $20/tonne.

Sounds good to me.

And with global warming, my new trees will grow faster.
That's a win for everyone,

well..... apart from the current bushland, and little animals and such, but maybe I can capture them all and send to Marrickville Park.

Now. About the carbon tax.
I propose that all in favour pay double or triple. That will enable them to place their principles where there mouths (or fingers) are, and as they are around 30% of the population, that will balance.
The rest of us who are agin it, don't pay anything.

So again a win-win.

The left wingers can then really have the high moral ground and thus become more smug and condescending.
And the rest of us poor buggers can get on with trying to make a living with a stupidly high dollar and a stupidly ineffective Government .

Greg

[Sebastiaan56]

Hey Col,

Unfortunately this subject has been hashed and rehashed numerous times here and the positions of the protagonists are well known and frankly, a bit worn. Nothing so far has been able to sway opinions and as usual these conversations degenerate into the personal and unfortunately sometimes vindictive. There is a lot of parroting of shock jocks that goes on and a bit of lying as well.

Here are some reasons to consider why mere statement of facts and established methodologies will never work. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp...23070fa70c.3a1 The conversation is unwinnable which bodes poorly for the future of the species Im afraid.

Me, Ive given up all animal products, I have solar panels, solar hot water, insulation, drive a Prius, an organic home garden and a water tank. One day I'll pay it off. Then I can be smug, until then Im a mug like the rest of the debt laden.

[springwater]

A chestnut called Smokey
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[Geoff Dean]

Peter, I don't want to get involved in whether Cate Blanchett should or shouldn't be involved in this, but she is entitled to an opinion.

Born in Melbourne and since 2006 she has been a director (together with her (Australian born husband) of the Sydney Theatre Company. They live in Sydney with their 3 children

So, Cate can have an opinion, but Barnaby can't?

[ColW]

Good article Sebastiaan, talk about evolution

"Just trying to keep the conversation lively" William Hurt - The Big Chill
another actor! God forbid!

[Big Shed]

So, Cate can have an opinion, but Barnaby can't?

Can't recall me saying that, did I?

FWIW, I think anyone can have an opinion on this, even you Geoff

[Geoff Dean]

Can't recall me saying that, did I?

No but the inference was there.

[Big Shed]

No but the inference was there.

You can "infer" whatever you like Geoff, I was merely correcting Peters' statement regarding Ms Blanchett's residential status.

Whether I agree or disagree with her opinion is entirely irrelevant.

And you can "infer" from that whatever you wish

[watson]

Imply....Infer.......where's my Funk & Wagnells??

[Waldo]

It's about time we had another good old fashioned ding-dong.
And there's plenty of them around, (or is that ding-a lings?)

Now I'm from the bush and we have plenty.
This is how we see this carbon pollution thingy.

Apparently the greenies rule now and I can make a fortune from selling carbon credits

I've been in touch with Marrickville Council and they have said they will buy all the credits I can sell.

The deal with carbon credits is I just cut down the 2000 acres of tree forests I've got and replant them with blue gums and then measure the annual capture of carbon and get paid $20/tonne.

Sounds good to me.

And with global warming, my new trees will grow faster.
That's a win for everyone,

well..... apart from the current bushland, and little animals and such, but maybe I can capture them all and send to Marrickville Park.

Now. About the carbon tax.
I propose that all in favour pay double or triple. That will enable them to place their principles where there mouths (or fingers) are, and as they are around 30% of the population, that will balance.
The rest of us who are agin it, don't pay anything.

So again a win-win.

The left wingers can then really have the high moral ground and thus become more smug and condescending.
And the rest of us poor buggers can get on with trying to make a living with a stupidly high dollar and a stupidly ineffective Government .

Greg

I'll vote for that.

[watson]

Nah......Nah.....Nah.......
Please don't start this here.
Have a look at our sister forum Renovate Forums.
On the same subject..over 7000 posts and 90000 views.
Renovate Forums

Just have a look, and you'll see why I'm saying ......Please.....Not here too.

[Waldo]

[Master Splinter]

Well, as I see it, Barnaby is being paid for his opinions, as he is (at least in theory) representative of some part of the Australian electorate.

Celebrities like Cate, however, are representative of nothing more than their own overinflated self-worth (and Prius driving smugness), and if she wants to actually make a difference in that way, she should give up making movies and run for a political office where she actually has a mandate to provide policy.

[Sebastiaan56]

Well, as I see it, Barnaby is being paid for his opinions, as he is (at least in theory) representative of some part of the Australian electorate.

Celebrities like Cate, however, are representative of nothing more than their own overinflated self-worth (and Prius driving smugness), and if she wants to actually make a difference in that way, she should give up making movies and run for a political office where she actually has a mandate to provide policy.

Ahem, I thought Australia was a democracy...... I thought the citizens got to decide.....