Helter Skelter.
Long - (long) before the 'Beatles' cribbed' the phrase as a song title; since about 1592, the phrase has been adopted and adapted to suit a general theme. In use for about 400 odd years :-even Shakespeare managed to used it.
"Helter skelter, have I rode to thee, and tidings do I bring."
The phrase easily lends itself to 'confuted' - "Another reduplication with a similar meaning is pell-mell (a confused throng or, in disordered haste). This originated around the same time - the first recorded use dates from 1579. Others which came later, but which are in shouting distance in terms of meaning, are harum-scarum (reckless rowdiness) and hurly-burly (commotion and confusion)."
Aye, no prizes for guessing where this twiddle is heading (none). But the phrases do, quite neatly, define exactly, nicely and neatly, the almost unbelievable mess the governance of 'the' allegedly world best aviation safety system has, by it's very own hand, (well, + the ignorance, arrogance, ineptitude - and a stoic deafness) landed itself in.
"We were born for cooperation, like feet, like hands, like eyelids, like the rows of upper and lower teeth. So to work in opposition to one another is against nature: and anger or rejection is opposition.”
And, it is 'opposition' - no question about it. For almost all of my adult life now, I have been involved' in 'matters aeronautical'. There is quite a load to carry when one straps on an aircraft; as and when required, to take whatever, to wherever, as requested. Most of that 'burden' is found in the full weight of 'legal' responsibility loaded onto the company and the individuals it employs. 'Legal' in Australian aviation terms is a dangerous game played against 'the house' using their very own loaded dice.
“Not only does God play dice with the universe, He’s using loaded dice.”
Didn't take long to realised just how 'one sided' the 'odds' were stacked against, particularly 'at home'. The differences are remarkable between the 'Land of Oz' version and the NZ, UK, USA systems. Here in Oz - those in government (quasi) pay have their nether regions well and truly Teflon plated. No responsibility, no matter what. From the BoM (+/-70% error margin): to the hapless Spence @ One million a year, plus benefits for 100% protection. Halfwit on the same class of money blows a cool Five Billion on a white elephant and still claims his bonus. The blow-hard 'Popinjay' , totally without a clue or shred of qualification to go anywhere near an aircraft accident is handsomely paid to do little but embarrass his professionals (and this nation). That level of remuneration and protection is gifted against all comers, from industry to top tier government - all, like the unspeakable Betts - remain completely untouchable, unaccountable and immune from any and all 'inquiry' made by the Senate committees. Aye, water off the Duck's back.
“It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my opinion. So unlike what a man should be!-None of that upright integrity, that strict adherence to truth and principle, that distain of trick and littleness, which a man should display in every transaction of his life.”
I often wonder how many folks have accurately joined up all the dots in P2's research. Several of the BRB 'qualified' experienced subject matter specialists have; it is no exaggeration to say they are troubled by their conclusions. One needs but a single topic to begin the journey; the answers to QoN from the Senate should ring an alarum bell; any investigation of an 'accident' event will set up a howl of indignation; medical folk simply shake their heads in response to questions related to matters medical; legal folk rolling about the floor laughing (and counting) when legislation is mentioned, well, except for those who support 'the rule of law'; ATCO and aircrew incapable of further expletive relating to the ATC 'service' and safety; the list goes on and on. Gods alone know what our overseas counterparts really think, despite the sympathy and head shaking. But; we must begin somewhere.
“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.”
The events at Broome demand a spotlight; the Croc o' Shite debacle demands an orchestra, all that is needed is an audience. Oh, its all there, it is a tale that should shock an audience into demanding their money back. We could name the production 'Snakes on Ladders'.
“The fact-finding mission was now the traditional Washington substitute for policy.”
But enough; I was going to mention 'the shambles of AVMAD', a farce worthy of a John Cleese production; be hilarious if it was not so true and 'off the planet'. It will however keep for another day. That's it; but find time to join P2 and take a wander through the details, it is worth the time - but remember to have a bucket near by - just in case..
“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”
Selah...
Long - (long) before the 'Beatles' cribbed' the phrase as a song title; since about 1592, the phrase has been adopted and adapted to suit a general theme. In use for about 400 odd years :-even Shakespeare managed to used it.
"Helter skelter, have I rode to thee, and tidings do I bring."
The phrase easily lends itself to 'confuted' - "Another reduplication with a similar meaning is pell-mell (a confused throng or, in disordered haste). This originated around the same time - the first recorded use dates from 1579. Others which came later, but which are in shouting distance in terms of meaning, are harum-scarum (reckless rowdiness) and hurly-burly (commotion and confusion)."
Aye, no prizes for guessing where this twiddle is heading (none). But the phrases do, quite neatly, define exactly, nicely and neatly, the almost unbelievable mess the governance of 'the' allegedly world best aviation safety system has, by it's very own hand, (well, + the ignorance, arrogance, ineptitude - and a stoic deafness) landed itself in.
"We were born for cooperation, like feet, like hands, like eyelids, like the rows of upper and lower teeth. So to work in opposition to one another is against nature: and anger or rejection is opposition.”
And, it is 'opposition' - no question about it. For almost all of my adult life now, I have been involved' in 'matters aeronautical'. There is quite a load to carry when one straps on an aircraft; as and when required, to take whatever, to wherever, as requested. Most of that 'burden' is found in the full weight of 'legal' responsibility loaded onto the company and the individuals it employs. 'Legal' in Australian aviation terms is a dangerous game played against 'the house' using their very own loaded dice.
“Not only does God play dice with the universe, He’s using loaded dice.”
Didn't take long to realised just how 'one sided' the 'odds' were stacked against, particularly 'at home'. The differences are remarkable between the 'Land of Oz' version and the NZ, UK, USA systems. Here in Oz - those in government (quasi) pay have their nether regions well and truly Teflon plated. No responsibility, no matter what. From the BoM (+/-70% error margin): to the hapless Spence @ One million a year, plus benefits for 100% protection. Halfwit on the same class of money blows a cool Five Billion on a white elephant and still claims his bonus. The blow-hard 'Popinjay' , totally without a clue or shred of qualification to go anywhere near an aircraft accident is handsomely paid to do little but embarrass his professionals (and this nation). That level of remuneration and protection is gifted against all comers, from industry to top tier government - all, like the unspeakable Betts - remain completely untouchable, unaccountable and immune from any and all 'inquiry' made by the Senate committees. Aye, water off the Duck's back.
“It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my opinion. So unlike what a man should be!-None of that upright integrity, that strict adherence to truth and principle, that distain of trick and littleness, which a man should display in every transaction of his life.”
I often wonder how many folks have accurately joined up all the dots in P2's research. Several of the BRB 'qualified' experienced subject matter specialists have; it is no exaggeration to say they are troubled by their conclusions. One needs but a single topic to begin the journey; the answers to QoN from the Senate should ring an alarum bell; any investigation of an 'accident' event will set up a howl of indignation; medical folk simply shake their heads in response to questions related to matters medical; legal folk rolling about the floor laughing (and counting) when legislation is mentioned, well, except for those who support 'the rule of law'; ATCO and aircrew incapable of further expletive relating to the ATC 'service' and safety; the list goes on and on. Gods alone know what our overseas counterparts really think, despite the sympathy and head shaking. But; we must begin somewhere.
“You can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time.”
The events at Broome demand a spotlight; the Croc o' Shite debacle demands an orchestra, all that is needed is an audience. Oh, its all there, it is a tale that should shock an audience into demanding their money back. We could name the production 'Snakes on Ladders'.
“The fact-finding mission was now the traditional Washington substitute for policy.”
But enough; I was going to mention 'the shambles of AVMAD', a farce worthy of a John Cleese production; be hilarious if it was not so true and 'off the planet'. It will however keep for another day. That's it; but find time to join P2 and take a wander through the details, it is worth the time - but remember to have a bucket near by - just in case..
“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”
Selah...