From the sheep’s arse to your ears.
It is probably only a wind driven rumour, but it’s vile, even if only half true. I shall paraphrase what was whispered to me, for there are big ears with long knives waiting to pounce on those who dare tell the truth.
“CASA want to kiss and make up with AOPA”.
There is no way Morgan and his AOPA crew can take their foot of the gas pedal now, to do so would be a serious mistake. Until there are some ‘deep and meaningful’ changes made and tangible proof that those changes are real, there can be no armistice. And anyway, there is too much momentum to the reform movement for anyone to resile from their position, not with any credibility at least.
There are so many small things which could be done to promote peace and goodwill, these would show a willingness, without a CASA loss of face, to accept the demands of industry. Proof positive of reform and good sense.
For example, acquiesce to the changes in the ACT, that would be a win-win for both parties. An even better peace offering, and a great place to demonstrate willingness would be to redraft the preface to the infamous ‘Enforcement Manual’; which still is as blatant an insult now as it was the day McConvict signed the wretched thing. Let’s have it redrafted as a token of good faith. Of course, Carmody could ‘release’ several of his people to spend more time with their remaining marbles or families. That would open the door for people who would be happy to assist making CASA a decent corporate citizen, model litigant and an agency this country, government and industry could be proud of.
Actions not words. The very thought of AOPA ‘working’ within the existing system, as it stands is the stuff of nightmares. AOPA has the whip hand, they need to keep using it, as hard and as often as required. Motivation should come from the disgraceful treatment the good Rev. Forsyth’s ‘opinions’ were given, before they were pissed on and tossed into the skip.
Then again, this probably all a faery story, told to frighten the children. I seriously hope that is the case. Because if AOPA back off, CASA win and it will be another 30 years before the aviation rules are decriminalized, let alone reduced in volume and made ‘safe’ for industry to work within.
The gas driven pellet of sheep pooh, parading as minister could make the changes happen almost overnight. Perhaps that is where CASA could begin the peace process – by whispering to him that changes to the Act would be a jolly good thing. Now that would indeed pave the way peace in our time. But until tangible proof of change is presented, Morgan would be a mug to take his foot off the gas pedal.
Thank the gods its only a rumour; because if there is any substance to it, then not only has nothing changed, but the entrenched opposition to change has just tried to blindside the call for the change. Let’s wait and see.
Toot – toot.
It is probably only a wind driven rumour, but it’s vile, even if only half true. I shall paraphrase what was whispered to me, for there are big ears with long knives waiting to pounce on those who dare tell the truth.
“CASA want to kiss and make up with AOPA”.
There is no way Morgan and his AOPA crew can take their foot of the gas pedal now, to do so would be a serious mistake. Until there are some ‘deep and meaningful’ changes made and tangible proof that those changes are real, there can be no armistice. And anyway, there is too much momentum to the reform movement for anyone to resile from their position, not with any credibility at least.
There are so many small things which could be done to promote peace and goodwill, these would show a willingness, without a CASA loss of face, to accept the demands of industry. Proof positive of reform and good sense.
For example, acquiesce to the changes in the ACT, that would be a win-win for both parties. An even better peace offering, and a great place to demonstrate willingness would be to redraft the preface to the infamous ‘Enforcement Manual’; which still is as blatant an insult now as it was the day McConvict signed the wretched thing. Let’s have it redrafted as a token of good faith. Of course, Carmody could ‘release’ several of his people to spend more time with their remaining marbles or families. That would open the door for people who would be happy to assist making CASA a decent corporate citizen, model litigant and an agency this country, government and industry could be proud of.
Actions not words. The very thought of AOPA ‘working’ within the existing system, as it stands is the stuff of nightmares. AOPA has the whip hand, they need to keep using it, as hard and as often as required. Motivation should come from the disgraceful treatment the good Rev. Forsyth’s ‘opinions’ were given, before they were pissed on and tossed into the skip.
Then again, this probably all a faery story, told to frighten the children. I seriously hope that is the case. Because if AOPA back off, CASA win and it will be another 30 years before the aviation rules are decriminalized, let alone reduced in volume and made ‘safe’ for industry to work within.
The gas driven pellet of sheep pooh, parading as minister could make the changes happen almost overnight. Perhaps that is where CASA could begin the peace process – by whispering to him that changes to the Act would be a jolly good thing. Now that would indeed pave the way peace in our time. But until tangible proof of change is presented, Morgan would be a mug to take his foot off the gas pedal.
Thank the gods its only a rumour; because if there is any substance to it, then not only has nothing changed, but the entrenched opposition to change has just tried to blindside the call for the change. Let’s wait and see.
Toot – toot.