Resourceville blues and the great economic slump

[Jovial Monk]

We were talking about WA Labor, WI.

Rudd and Swan have broken with a trend followed by Rodent & Tip: Rudd and Swan actually listen to Treasury! Just a minor thing, but it might just see us not descend into depression unlike most of the rest of the world. Swan and Tanner actually know something (a lot!) about economics as does our Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen and some others in the Parliamentary ALP.

[skippy]

We were talking about WA Labor, WI.

Rudd and Swan have broken with a trend followed by Rodent & Tip: Rudd and Swan actually listen to Treasury! Just a minor thing, but it might just see us not descend into depression unlike most of the rest of the world. Swan and Tanner actually know something (a lot!) about economics as does our Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen and some others in the Parliamentary ALP.

What? are you saying we now have a government that listens to the advice of experts rather then pretend that they knew it all like tip and the rodent?

Thats what the right whingers dont get, the're so used to being told the Liberal party are the only party who can manage the economy it really freaks them out when they see Labor doing a good job in hard times and actually listening to treasury advice, imagine if the rodent had listened to treasury advice? I'd say we would be in much better shape than we are.

[Ethnic]

I wish Howard listened when people said to not introduce the baby bonus, child care rebates, private health rebates and expanding middle class welfare like the hideous fhb grant. Obviously didn't know the meaning of "middle class welfare dependency" and "suburban spoilt brats". Nice work ex-PM arsehole.

Interesting with the financial slump these middle class clowns are pulling their kids out of private schools and into public schools, now that the money is drying up.

[Jovial Monk]

That is already happening? Didn't take long!

When some private schools charge $15K/year and give no better results than a nearby public HS the only thing you are getting for your $15K is snob value. Quickly jettisoned in a financial crisis.

[White Indigene]

We were talking about WA Labor, WI.

Rudd and Swan have broken with a trend followed by Rodent & Tip: Rudd and Swan actually listen to Treasury! Just a minor thing, but it might just see us not descend into depression unlike most of the rest of the world. Swan and Tanner actually know something (a lot!) about economics as does our Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen and some others in the Parliamentary ALP.

What are you talking about?

Depression nis a forgegone conclusion, if you know anything about anything.

Can you tell us why the great and mighty Unions are blocking School Based Apprentceships JM?

[Jovial Monk]

I don't think they are, WI.

They kicked up a bit of fuss when it was announced but are not blocking it. If you have any info to the contrary please post it.

Some trades involve heavy work, I would imagine some trade unions could see OH&S issues?

[White Indigene]

Adelaide Advertiser yesterday, P14.

They are doing it through COAG, which means the project is National.

[Jovial Monk]

You a Croweater too? I don't get the 'tiser, will look it up when I can.

[Jovial Monk]

Japan exports drop 35%

They don't export, they don't import our dirt etc

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/bu ... 01,00.html

[Outlaw Yogi]

Personally I like seeing rat race junk culture consumerism take a kick in the guts, but historically large economic depressions tend to preceed big wars

Let's hope not - but history says you're probably right Heretic. Haven't we had enough war - even the invasion of Iraq & Afghanistan has caused serious damage to our reputation - besides the US has run out of cash, so who's going to pay for it?

The conquered and the taxpayer again.
Natural resources and debt have long been the most common catalyst for war.
Exceptions tend to be for military geo-tactical advantage .. eg high ground.