All creatures – some great, some small...
It is only small wonder that politicians come and go; fully expected and often demanded; but, the 'public service' is so deeply entrenched and will, often does, throw the odd politician to the howling mob. Quite the correct thing to do occasionally, keeps the politicians 'sharp' - well, sharp – ish' and treading carefully. But now I wander. The DITRDC encounter with McKenzie is the topic. Not the session though, most with an IQ above that of a garden slug can see the game being played, for what it is. It is the 'actors' in this small farce which intrigue.
This is not a recommended exercise for those who take a casual interest; but to really get a good grasp on what is occurring, fortitude, patience and some libation is a 'must have' prerequisite. First run the video 'sound only' and 'listen'– twice: then watch the whole episode all the way with the sound on: then watch twice more with the sound off. (As stated – libations required and a bucket, if you have such a thing handy). But to catch the 'nuances' and faerie stories and verbal obfuscation, you really do need to pay attention.
Any 'Bobby' worth the warrant card knows to watch faces and body language: for example, the fellah sat beside McKenzie; watch him, carefully its worth the effort, don't be distracted by Mackenzie, that, boy's and girls is a 'thinking man' a bloody quick, clear headed, fully plugged in 'thinker and watcher' an 'asset'. Interesting. Move on down the 'department' line up. Start with the hapless McClure and work down the line to the supercilious, smug, potentially lethal 'Brown' (CVD ?) _. What a crew to have at a BBQ......
'Each-Way' Betts is a study; body language and facial expressions worthy of note. Imagine that amount of 'attitude' in your office at an interview. Clearly didn't want to be there; clearly dismissive of the whole encounter; bored with it and not even acknowledging that perhaps there were some questions demanding 'honest' answers. Why? This is alleged to be a sensible, practical, 'can-do' sort of engineering type – problem solver of some repute and respect. Not from me; not after that exhibition of arrogant superiority. Or was it? Is he just allowing the dead wood, like Smith and Werner to be hoist, by McKenzie, on their own petards when no one is looking? One thing was clear – that man had no time for the hearing , little interest and would rather be anywhere else than at Estimates, let alone defending his troops against the incoming..
McKenzie has 'em by the short and curly's – just: but– can she drive the coffin nails home? That is the burning question for the aviation industry; she is, alas in opposition; shadow minister only. What is done with the answers against the behind the scenes rear end covering manoeuvres is yet to be seen. Many have tried – NON have ever made a mark that mattered.
A mark that mattered? Well, something like getting the DFO at Essendon torn down; or restoring Moorabbin and Bankstown to the aviation industry. That would be a great start; then maybe restore Air Services, get the ATSB functional and return CASA from the asylum in good working order.
Aye, its all there; the tools are available, material 'on-site' – lots of talk – but not too many nails driven home.
Toot – toot.....
It is only small wonder that politicians come and go; fully expected and often demanded; but, the 'public service' is so deeply entrenched and will, often does, throw the odd politician to the howling mob. Quite the correct thing to do occasionally, keeps the politicians 'sharp' - well, sharp – ish' and treading carefully. But now I wander. The DITRDC encounter with McKenzie is the topic. Not the session though, most with an IQ above that of a garden slug can see the game being played, for what it is. It is the 'actors' in this small farce which intrigue.
This is not a recommended exercise for those who take a casual interest; but to really get a good grasp on what is occurring, fortitude, patience and some libation is a 'must have' prerequisite. First run the video 'sound only' and 'listen'– twice: then watch the whole episode all the way with the sound on: then watch twice more with the sound off. (As stated – libations required and a bucket, if you have such a thing handy). But to catch the 'nuances' and faerie stories and verbal obfuscation, you really do need to pay attention.
Any 'Bobby' worth the warrant card knows to watch faces and body language: for example, the fellah sat beside McKenzie; watch him, carefully its worth the effort, don't be distracted by Mackenzie, that, boy's and girls is a 'thinking man' a bloody quick, clear headed, fully plugged in 'thinker and watcher' an 'asset'. Interesting. Move on down the 'department' line up. Start with the hapless McClure and work down the line to the supercilious, smug, potentially lethal 'Brown' (CVD ?) _. What a crew to have at a BBQ......
'Each-Way' Betts is a study; body language and facial expressions worthy of note. Imagine that amount of 'attitude' in your office at an interview. Clearly didn't want to be there; clearly dismissive of the whole encounter; bored with it and not even acknowledging that perhaps there were some questions demanding 'honest' answers. Why? This is alleged to be a sensible, practical, 'can-do' sort of engineering type – problem solver of some repute and respect. Not from me; not after that exhibition of arrogant superiority. Or was it? Is he just allowing the dead wood, like Smith and Werner to be hoist, by McKenzie, on their own petards when no one is looking? One thing was clear – that man had no time for the hearing , little interest and would rather be anywhere else than at Estimates, let alone defending his troops against the incoming..
McKenzie has 'em by the short and curly's – just: but– can she drive the coffin nails home? That is the burning question for the aviation industry; she is, alas in opposition; shadow minister only. What is done with the answers against the behind the scenes rear end covering manoeuvres is yet to be seen. Many have tried – NON have ever made a mark that mattered.
A mark that mattered? Well, something like getting the DFO at Essendon torn down; or restoring Moorabbin and Bankstown to the aviation industry. That would be a great start; then maybe restore Air Services, get the ATSB functional and return CASA from the asylum in good working order.
Aye, its all there; the tools are available, material 'on-site' – lots of talk – but not too many nails driven home.
Toot – toot.....