When you cast your vote, you’re not just selecting a candidate; you’re choosing the kind of country we’ll wake up to on Sunday. This election isn’t about party colours or slick slogans - it’s about truth, trust, and the very soul of Australia.
If you’re tired of being lied to, sidelined, or treated like a spectator in OUR own nation’s story, then show up and vote with conviction.
Because if we don’t draw the line now, someone else will draw it for us .... and it won’t be in our favour.
Tomorrow, we do more than mark a box, we mark a moment. A moment when distraction, deflection, and spin must finally give way to truth, consequence, and courage.
Our forebears fought for it. We were raised to believe in it. But tomorrow .... are we going to give Australia away without even realising the gravity?
What makes us actually WANT a government? To pay taxes? To be brow beaten? Seriously, why do we have a government? Let's see how Australia is doing on the eve of our election.....
For too long, we’ve watched elected officials perform theatrics worthy of a Ratty News special.... except the marmalade’s gone sour, and the sewing machines are stitching up our future, not smuggling hope.
This is no comic caper. It's the great sleight of hand of modern politics, where real decisions happen behind curtains while the public is fed headlines like popcorn in the movies.
The real question is who has the courage to see what’s been hollowed out beneath our feet while we were distracted by drama, division, and digital shouting.
The systems meant to serve us have been twisted to contain us. Debate has been replaced with slogans. Responsibility replaced with image management. And truth? Truth has been bent to serve the government, not the people.
They count on us not noticing. On us being too tired, too divided, too cynical to care. But the truth still stands, whether they hide it behind lies and or a media propaganda campaign.
We are not stupid. We are not to be managed. We are the only ones who can make the rot stop .... the ones who still care enough to vote with conviction, and still clear-eyed enough to see through the smoke.
Ratty News joked once that if you don’t know who to trust, trust the ones who get shut down first. The ones they laugh at. The ones they call extreme, just for saying what everyone used to agree on five years ago. The joke’s old now. The consequences aren’t.
Tomorrow, we draw the line. Not with violence, but with clarity. With resolve.
They may have turned democracy into a circus.... but the tent is still ours. And tomorrow, we walk in.... not as spectators....but as the last adults left in the room.
Let this be the day we choose clarity over confusion. The day we write our line in the sand.
I kept thinking about the whole concept of electing a new government. And that caused me to consider: What is a well functioning government?
What makes it the thing that we will vote for, support and defend?
What makes us actually WANT a government? To pay taxes? To be brow beaten? Seriously, why do we have a government? In many countries around the world, this question is increasingly important.... let's see how Australia is doing on the eve of our election.....
So here we go. The bullet point bang down of why we should have a government.
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Protection of rights and freedoms: Governments are responsible for safeguarding the rights and freedoms of their citizens. They establish and enforce laws to protect individuals from harm, discrimination, and abuse. This includes upholding civil liberties such as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion. FAIL
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Maintenance of law and order: Governments maintain law and order by establishing a system of justice and enforcing laws. They provide courts and law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety, resolve disputes, and punish those who violate laws.FAIL
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Provision of public goods and services: Governments provide essential public goods and services that benefit society as a whole. These may include infrastructure development (roads, bridges, public transportation), healthcare, education, social welfare programs, public safety, and environmental protection.FAIL
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Economic regulation and stability: Governments play a crucial role in regulating the economy to ensure fair competition, consumer protection, and overall economic stability. They establish policies and regulations to prevent market failures, maintain monetary stability, and promote economic growth.FAIL
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Promotion of social welfare: Governments implement social welfare programs to address poverty, unemployment, and inequality. These programmes include unemployment benefits, social security, healthcare subsidies, affordable housing, and education grants. They aim to improve the well-being of disadvantaged individuals and promote social cohesion.FAIL
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Defense and national security: Governments are responsible for protecting the nation's security and defending against external threats. This includes maintaining a military, conducting foreign policy, and participating in international alliances and agreements.FAIL
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Planning and coordination: Governments facilitate coordination and planning at a societal level. They develop long-term plans, set priorities, and allocate resources to address collective challenges such as urban development, environmental conservation, disaster preparedness, and infrastructure projects.FAIL
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Representation and democracy: Democratic governments allow citizens to participate in decision-making processes through voting and representation. This ensures that the government is accountable to the people and reflects their interests and values.FAIL
So far, all I see are a lot of FAILS.
It saddens me that I had to consider the serious question:
What if a government fails to do its job?
It used only to be in 3rd world nations, but now it is across the globe.
Our countries, our governments, our elected representatives are not looking after us. They are looking after themselves.
You see, when a government fails to fulfill its responsibilities and effectively carry out its duties, it can bugger up a country.
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Lack of essential services: A failing government may struggle to provide essential public services such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public safety. This can result in inadequate healthcare facilities, poorly maintained infrastructure and increased crime rates. That's Australia
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Economic instability: Ineffective governance can lead to economic instability, including high inflation, unemployment, and a lack of investor confidence. Poor economic policies, corruption, and mismanagement of public funds can hinder economic growth and negatively impact the overall well-being of the population.That's Australia
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Social unrest and political instability: When a government fails to address the needs and concerns of its citizens, it can lead to social unrest and political instability. Citizens may become frustrated with the lack of progress and voice their dissent through protests, strikes, or even violence. This can further undermine governance and exacerbate social divisions.That's Australia
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Corruption and mismanagement: A government's failure to effectively combat corruption can undermine public trust and lead to the mismanagement of public resources. Corruption erodes the rule of law, distorts the allocation of resources, and hampers development efforts.That's Australia
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Human rights abuses: A failing government may be more prone to human rights abuses, as there may be weak legal frameworks, limited accountability mechanisms, and a lack of respect for individual liberties. This can result in violations of civil, political, and socio-economic rights, including repression, censorship, and discrimination.That's Australia
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Loss of international standing: A government's failure to effectively govern and address societal issues can result in a loss of international credibility and standing.That's Australia
So what do we do?
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Peaceful protests and advocacy: Peaceful protests, demonstrations, and public rallies can be effective ways to express dissatisfaction and draw attention to the government's failures. THAT DIDN'T WORK
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Engage in civic participation: Active civic participation is crucial for holding the government accountable. This can include attending public meetings, participating in community forums, joining local organisations, and voicing concerns to elected representatives. Engaging in local politics and grassroots movements can help bring about change at the community level. THAT DIDN'T WORK
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Support and create alternative platforms: When the government fails, individuals and communities can seek or create alternative platforms to address societal issues. THAT DIDN'T WORK
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Promote transparency and accountability: Citizens can request access to information, scrutinising government actions, and promoting accountability mechanisms such as independent oversight bodies or anti-corruption commissions. THAT DIDN'T WORK
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Vote and participate in elections: Elections provide an opportunity for citizens to express their discontent and shape the direction of their government. By voting for candidates who demonstrate integrity, competence, and a commitment to public service, citizens can work towards a change in leadership and policies.WE'LL SEE IF THAT WORKS
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Seek legal recourse: In cases where the government's failures result in legal violations or human rights abuses, seeking legal recourse through the judicial system or engaging with human rights organisations can be a viable option. Initiating lawsuits, filing complaints, or pursuing legal action can help hold the government accountable and seek justice.THAT DIDN'T WORK
So what next? Let's look at some fundamental rights that apply to everyone:
- Right to life: The right to be free from arbitrary deprivation of life.FAIL - doesn't work for babies
- Right to liberty and security of person: The right to be free from arbitrary arrest or detention.FAIL
- Right to a fair trial: The right to a fair and impartial judicial process.FAIL - doesn't work for too many for me to list here
- Right to freedom of expression: The right to express your opinions, beliefs, or ideas.FAIL - for all of us on the Conservative side of politics
- Right to freedom of assembly and association: The right to peacefully assemble and associate with others.FAIL
- Right to privacy: The right to be free from unwarranted intrusion into your personal life.FAIL
- Right to equality and non-discrimination: The right to be treated equally and without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.FAIL
And that my friends, endeth the lesson.
We are stuffed, aren't we? Unless we turn out in droves, vote for the minor parties and send a clear message, we will be forever trapped in an endless cycle of taxation without representation, uncaring tyrannical rule and a return to serfdom.
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