WHAT ABOUT ME
Had a chuckle at One Nation’s call to ban how to vote cards. Apparently hapless voters were bristling at being approached by ONP at booths last week.
Not sure how much that’s got to do with the leaflets.
Here’s a thought: Don’t ban them and get over it.
It might be the only chance to inform some voters. It’s also a useful and benign part of the democratic process. While I stood in a ridiculously long queue I amended my position based on the absolute drivel written by a candidate. Honestly, if you don’t have to use AI, then give it a wide berth.
BOOZE NOT FREE
In conjunction with my budget-friendly start to the year I’ve been told to stop drinking so much.
All well and good, but after leaving the safety of the hinterland last week I was a little miffed to order two zero alcohol beers at a pub and told that’ll be $20 thankyou very much.
I genuinely thought the staff had keyed in the wrong drinks, but no, each beer was a cool $10. And for what? I felt exactly the same before the drink as I did after. What a waste of effort.
I quickly moved over to free soda and lime, but that just reminded me of how much I like a beer.
If ever there is a no win situation it’s trying to be healthy and social.
LIONS, NO THANKS
I didn’t even know the British Lions were touring until I got an email promoting tickets. Half interested I logged in and waited by turn only to be stunned by the cost of the only tickets available – premium – $695 (plus booking fee).
You have got to be kidding.
The worst Wallabies side in a generation versus a reasonable Lions side. I think not. I knew rugby is for elitist twats, but this is ridiculous. Anyway, it’ll sell out so what do I know.