Claims that schemes such as the proposed ETS and replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy will increase electricity costs need to be acknowledged, although it seems clear that they are unfounded. However, this is not the main point. Some increases are more than justified by the contribution they will make to the safety of the planet. A great political party is concerned with principles, leaving complaints about consequences to those with a small party mentality.
I am reminded of the 1970s, when Gough Whitlam won an election based on the progressive ideals of a great political party, and transformed Australia. It’s time!
At the recent ALP conference, Bill Shorten demonstrated the same clarity of thinking and commitment to a meaningful vision of what this country can achieve, with the promise of changing Australia for years to come. It’s a vision that will allow Australia to resume its position as a world leader, and to once again hold our heads high, proud to be Australian.
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That’s a worthy challenge to Tony Abbott: “Bring it on!”
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Peter McCloy is an author and speaker, now retired, who lives on five acres of rock in an ecologically sensible home in the bush. He is working on a 20,000-year plan to develop his property, and occasionally puts pen to paper, especially when sufficiently aroused by politicians. He is a foundation member of the Climate Sceptics. Politically, Peter is a Lennonist - like John, he believes that everything a politician touches turns to sh*t.
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