If, But- and However.
All entries in this years running of the Reform CASA Cup, are independently sponsored by a South Australian consortium of nervous backers. The 'Cup' itself is noteworthy; an antique chamber pot, it's provenance and history is beyond doubt, that it is old and well used is self evident. For many decades it has graced the garderobe in the executive office of the incumbent head of the Civil Aviation administrator; although since the advent of indoor plumbing, 'the Auld Pot' has mostly functioned as a receptacle for discarded recommendations from the many 'inquiries' into why aviation is in such a bloody mess. The solemn, ritual burning of annoying 'paper-work' and the cocktail parties following eclipse any small celebration held in 10 Downing St. (Disclaimer) any ritual burning conducted indoors is controlled by a volume of 'rules. procedures and protocols; the acolytes charged with pissing on the flames are fully tanked up using the proven (ISO compliant) fire retarder from the Kook-Aid fountain.
Nevertheless; our punters will expect a form guide and SP odds:-so, from the top of the listed entries:-
'IF' - Patrick - "If re-elected" - Senator Patrick will introduce the necessary sledgehammer in the form of the Civil Aviation (Regulation Transition Review). This Bill will require the Minister to conduct an independent review to examine how US Federal Aviation Authority regulations can be translated into the Australian context.
The 'sledgehammer' tactic comes without the horsepower to actually deliver the mighty blow (slaegan) that the implement was designed to deliver. To actually use this hammer, will require several elements to coalesce into one. Support for the Bill from other like minded folk of differing 'party' politics, the legal grunt to 'require' the incumbent 'minister' to oblige, another unbiased 'review' (see ASRR history) and the political support to actually bring the thing into law and have it applied 'as-writ' rather than as 'translated' by the 'administration' (see original intent of the Act re Chicago Convention).
Aside - for those who have never used a real Sledgehammer in the real world, in anger, they are heavy, demand strength, stamina, accuracy and a sense of self preservation, for once the blow begins, without fine control, the damage that can be done is serious.
BUT - Patrick - "The review would not be tasked to re-invent the wheel, rather it would examine how the US wheel fits in the Australian context. The review would need to take submissions from stakeholders and its reports, including any interim reports, would have to be tabled in the Parliament."
'BUT' has never, ever run a place in any event entered. Notorious for bring up the rear and creating havoc in the post race analysis. Last over the line but first into the protest meeting. Stable mate to 'All well and Good' - and the infamous 'However', this trio have overturned many a fine win from the front runners. You can almost script the protest - "Yes minister; it is a superb notion, yes, indeed it is, BUT....."Yes minister, we understand - HOWEVER"....
Rex Patrick is a first class man; heart in the right place and no doubt he 'gets it'. Even less doubt that if he could wave his magic wand, or owned a sledgehammer' it would be used to maximum effect. However.................
Toot- toot..
All entries in this years running of the Reform CASA Cup, are independently sponsored by a South Australian consortium of nervous backers. The 'Cup' itself is noteworthy; an antique chamber pot, it's provenance and history is beyond doubt, that it is old and well used is self evident. For many decades it has graced the garderobe in the executive office of the incumbent head of the Civil Aviation administrator; although since the advent of indoor plumbing, 'the Auld Pot' has mostly functioned as a receptacle for discarded recommendations from the many 'inquiries' into why aviation is in such a bloody mess. The solemn, ritual burning of annoying 'paper-work' and the cocktail parties following eclipse any small celebration held in 10 Downing St. (Disclaimer) any ritual burning conducted indoors is controlled by a volume of 'rules. procedures and protocols; the acolytes charged with pissing on the flames are fully tanked up using the proven (ISO compliant) fire retarder from the Kook-Aid fountain.
Nevertheless; our punters will expect a form guide and SP odds:-so, from the top of the listed entries:-
'IF' - Patrick - "If re-elected" - Senator Patrick will introduce the necessary sledgehammer in the form of the Civil Aviation (Regulation Transition Review). This Bill will require the Minister to conduct an independent review to examine how US Federal Aviation Authority regulations can be translated into the Australian context.
The 'sledgehammer' tactic comes without the horsepower to actually deliver the mighty blow (slaegan) that the implement was designed to deliver. To actually use this hammer, will require several elements to coalesce into one. Support for the Bill from other like minded folk of differing 'party' politics, the legal grunt to 'require' the incumbent 'minister' to oblige, another unbiased 'review' (see ASRR history) and the political support to actually bring the thing into law and have it applied 'as-writ' rather than as 'translated' by the 'administration' (see original intent of the Act re Chicago Convention).
Aside - for those who have never used a real Sledgehammer in the real world, in anger, they are heavy, demand strength, stamina, accuracy and a sense of self preservation, for once the blow begins, without fine control, the damage that can be done is serious.
BUT - Patrick - "The review would not be tasked to re-invent the wheel, rather it would examine how the US wheel fits in the Australian context. The review would need to take submissions from stakeholders and its reports, including any interim reports, would have to be tabled in the Parliament."
'BUT' has never, ever run a place in any event entered. Notorious for bring up the rear and creating havoc in the post race analysis. Last over the line but first into the protest meeting. Stable mate to 'All well and Good' - and the infamous 'However', this trio have overturned many a fine win from the front runners. You can almost script the protest - "Yes minister; it is a superb notion, yes, indeed it is, BUT....."Yes minister, we understand - HOWEVER"....
Rex Patrick is a first class man; heart in the right place and no doubt he 'gets it'. Even less doubt that if he could wave his magic wand, or owned a sledgehammer' it would be used to maximum effect. However.................
Toot- toot..