A serpent’s egg Vicar?
Well; I am surprised. Surprised to see the man famous for greasing the pineapples, but never actually doing the ‘thrusting thereof’ out on a limb, isolated and forced to do his own explaining. It would be nice to think that the heavy handed, adversarial approach applied to the Jabiru embuggerance heralded the start of the end of the whispering era.
In every major tale, from Lockhart through to Quadrio, from Pel-Air to Jabiru there is a thread connecting back to the very centre of the spiders web. You may, if you pay attention, find a similar pattern of syntax through many of the atrocities perpetrated on industry – always from behind the paywall of protection, ever leading back to the one spot, behind the coveted throne.
To quote Aleck, through McConvict “It’s passing strange”; strange to see the now obviously isolated master of smoke and mirrors being quoted, alone, in the ‘press’. I find it peculiar that no one else was sent in to run interference; or, to obfuscate the facts; or, cover up the cock-up; or even, take the political heat. If you watch the Estimates or, better still some of the Pel-Air tapes, you will not see the Doc ‘front and centre’ slugging it out with the hostile Senators. Always to one side of centre, within whispering distance only speaking when the dummy fluffs it’s lines; or the game gets too close for comfort. Only then is the sibilant, sotto voice of ‘weasel reason’ is heard; quietly bending the argument to support the insupportable. Time and time again the pattern emerges. The riposte is predictable, often operationally risible, legally tenuous and borderline disingenuous. This is typified in the Klan interview.
Before we visit that particular pile, remember; the appalling mess made of the ‘Jabiru’ pogrom may be sheeted home directly to the whispering beard. It typifies the general buggering up of every job ever attempted, from the WA debacle to running the LSD the first time around. Along with the Jabiru horror story, we get a clearly defined picture of the intractable nature of ‘CASA on a mission’, the use of powers and the ability to destroy a viable operation simply because that is ‘the’ default setting. Now, we believe through direct political pressure, CASA must be seen to change it’s stance. It is another Aleck driven catastrophe, only on this rare occasion, he must face the questioning of his actions and decisions, alone.
Nary a mention that the heavy handed approach was not ever meant to be ‘helpful’ or to promote ‘safety’; just a vicious, destructive exercise of power. Read the weasel words, enjoy the grand masters ‘style’ of subtle embuggerance and note the uncompromising stance of ‘we were and will be correct, in any event’ attitude as it shines out through the dross.
“Earlier this month the Civil Aviation Safety Authority lifted restrictions placed on Jabiru-powered aircraft, including restrictions on flying over populated areas and a requirement passengers sign litigation waivers, on the majority of the Jabiru fleet.”
The dramatic, self glorifying, knee jerk overreaction CASA imposed is deemed farcical; it must go. Fair enough say the pundits; is Aleck apologetic? No way Jose.
“CASA legal affairs managers Jonathan Aleck said that, despite a number of improvements, there were still concerns surrounding Jabiru engines.”
Implications – well; if and it’s a big IF there were ‘concerns’ which could be justified; every single Jabiru would be grounded. That was the planned embuggerance. But now, a back-flip is required and CASA must rely on the veiled hint of ‘concerns’ while attempting a dignified withdrawal. The ‘mystique master’ at cobbed throttle.
“Our concerns were real and demonstrable and not the result of an exclusively CASA assessment, with the Air Traffic Safety Bureau corroborating as well,” Dr Aleck said.
So real and so demonstrable that every flight ended in disaster? Bollocks. Note the careful reference to the ATSB ‘top cover’ and ‘corroboration'. Hell's bells, Beaker would prostitute his pet cat if CASA wanted it – for a percentage of course. Beaker’s ATSB has been proven to have zero credibility and yet Aleck will invoke their name to baffle the public ear and add a frail tissue of additional credibility to the thin narrative line.
“Dr Aleck said the changes had reduced engine failures but “the problem has not been solved” because it was still unclear precisely what had been causing the failures.”
Implication – CASA having designed and instituted the changes are keeping a watchful, caring almost paternal eye on their errant charge. Top quality arse covering indeed, nicely spun out to hide the real work done to solve the problems, the money spent to rectify and the talent which made it so.
“They (Jabiru) have not been vindicated, the problem has not been solved,” he (Aleck) said.”
Ah, the steel fist. Not - Jabiru working closely with the CASA experts have not completely resolved all of the perceived problems; but ‘we’ are confident enough to lift the restrictions to owners and operators who comply with our safety advisory. None of that here; “You will remain guilty until you can prove your innocence, even then, we may appeal that decision”, is the implied threat. The difference? Well it’s a threat, but this time whispered by the author, not some hapless mouthpiece.
And so to the grand finale:-
“Dr Aleck said CASA’s handling of its concerns with Jabiru engines had been appropriate and reasonable.”
I’d bet good beer, paid for in coin of the realm that there just may be a frisson of disagreement with that closing remark.
Aye, ‘tis a masterful work, writ by a well practiced hand, executed with the aplomb and familiarity of long, well polished practice.
Why, man, they did make love to this employment,
They are not near my conscience. Their defeat
Does by their own insinuation grow.
'Tis dangerous when the baser nature comes
Between the pass and fell incensèd points
Of mighty opposites. (Hamlet).
Toot toot.
Well; I am surprised. Surprised to see the man famous for greasing the pineapples, but never actually doing the ‘thrusting thereof’ out on a limb, isolated and forced to do his own explaining. It would be nice to think that the heavy handed, adversarial approach applied to the Jabiru embuggerance heralded the start of the end of the whispering era.
In every major tale, from Lockhart through to Quadrio, from Pel-Air to Jabiru there is a thread connecting back to the very centre of the spiders web. You may, if you pay attention, find a similar pattern of syntax through many of the atrocities perpetrated on industry – always from behind the paywall of protection, ever leading back to the one spot, behind the coveted throne.
To quote Aleck, through McConvict “It’s passing strange”; strange to see the now obviously isolated master of smoke and mirrors being quoted, alone, in the ‘press’. I find it peculiar that no one else was sent in to run interference; or, to obfuscate the facts; or, cover up the cock-up; or even, take the political heat. If you watch the Estimates or, better still some of the Pel-Air tapes, you will not see the Doc ‘front and centre’ slugging it out with the hostile Senators. Always to one side of centre, within whispering distance only speaking when the dummy fluffs it’s lines; or the game gets too close for comfort. Only then is the sibilant, sotto voice of ‘weasel reason’ is heard; quietly bending the argument to support the insupportable. Time and time again the pattern emerges. The riposte is predictable, often operationally risible, legally tenuous and borderline disingenuous. This is typified in the Klan interview.
Before we visit that particular pile, remember; the appalling mess made of the ‘Jabiru’ pogrom may be sheeted home directly to the whispering beard. It typifies the general buggering up of every job ever attempted, from the WA debacle to running the LSD the first time around. Along with the Jabiru horror story, we get a clearly defined picture of the intractable nature of ‘CASA on a mission’, the use of powers and the ability to destroy a viable operation simply because that is ‘the’ default setting. Now, we believe through direct political pressure, CASA must be seen to change it’s stance. It is another Aleck driven catastrophe, only on this rare occasion, he must face the questioning of his actions and decisions, alone.
Nary a mention that the heavy handed approach was not ever meant to be ‘helpful’ or to promote ‘safety’; just a vicious, destructive exercise of power. Read the weasel words, enjoy the grand masters ‘style’ of subtle embuggerance and note the uncompromising stance of ‘we were and will be correct, in any event’ attitude as it shines out through the dross.
“Earlier this month the Civil Aviation Safety Authority lifted restrictions placed on Jabiru-powered aircraft, including restrictions on flying over populated areas and a requirement passengers sign litigation waivers, on the majority of the Jabiru fleet.”
The dramatic, self glorifying, knee jerk overreaction CASA imposed is deemed farcical; it must go. Fair enough say the pundits; is Aleck apologetic? No way Jose.
“CASA legal affairs managers Jonathan Aleck said that, despite a number of improvements, there were still concerns surrounding Jabiru engines.”
Implications – well; if and it’s a big IF there were ‘concerns’ which could be justified; every single Jabiru would be grounded. That was the planned embuggerance. But now, a back-flip is required and CASA must rely on the veiled hint of ‘concerns’ while attempting a dignified withdrawal. The ‘mystique master’ at cobbed throttle.
“Our concerns were real and demonstrable and not the result of an exclusively CASA assessment, with the Air Traffic Safety Bureau corroborating as well,” Dr Aleck said.
So real and so demonstrable that every flight ended in disaster? Bollocks. Note the careful reference to the ATSB ‘top cover’ and ‘corroboration'. Hell's bells, Beaker would prostitute his pet cat if CASA wanted it – for a percentage of course. Beaker’s ATSB has been proven to have zero credibility and yet Aleck will invoke their name to baffle the public ear and add a frail tissue of additional credibility to the thin narrative line.
“Dr Aleck said the changes had reduced engine failures but “the problem has not been solved” because it was still unclear precisely what had been causing the failures.”
Implication – CASA having designed and instituted the changes are keeping a watchful, caring almost paternal eye on their errant charge. Top quality arse covering indeed, nicely spun out to hide the real work done to solve the problems, the money spent to rectify and the talent which made it so.
“They (Jabiru) have not been vindicated, the problem has not been solved,” he (Aleck) said.”
Ah, the steel fist. Not - Jabiru working closely with the CASA experts have not completely resolved all of the perceived problems; but ‘we’ are confident enough to lift the restrictions to owners and operators who comply with our safety advisory. None of that here; “You will remain guilty until you can prove your innocence, even then, we may appeal that decision”, is the implied threat. The difference? Well it’s a threat, but this time whispered by the author, not some hapless mouthpiece.
And so to the grand finale:-
“Dr Aleck said CASA’s handling of its concerns with Jabiru engines had been appropriate and reasonable.”
I’d bet good beer, paid for in coin of the realm that there just may be a frisson of disagreement with that closing remark.
Aye, ‘tis a masterful work, writ by a well practiced hand, executed with the aplomb and familiarity of long, well polished practice.
Why, man, they did make love to this employment,
They are not near my conscience. Their defeat
Does by their own insinuation grow.
'Tis dangerous when the baser nature comes
Between the pass and fell incensèd points
Of mighty opposites. (Hamlet).
Toot toot.