12-13-2016, 09:34 PM
Sandy, no offence intended mate. I still love you, but I struggle with diplomacy, not my strong suit. And I particularly struggle to accept the steaming mounds of shit that bureaucrats and their political masters have shoved down my throat (and many others) for decades. When I see the ATsB watering down an incident for no reason greater than protecting their Minister and a 'large' airline, I get pissed off. When I see Government sanctioned and approved malfeasance,bullying and mistreatment I get infuriated (Butson, Quadrio, Casey). Warts and all and full steam. It's just who I am.
However, on a more positive note, Sir Tom said;
"It is better, I agree, overall, to be ‘polite’ when you may, to people you can respect, those who have earned your consideration".
Now I couldn't agree more to that. I would challenge anybody to find a tersely worded comment from the Gobbledock in relation to Rev Forsythe, Senators Xenophon, Nash or Fawcett. Now to be certain, the last 3 are Politicians and I don't agree with all of their policies or actions at times. But the three of them seem to understand aviation, actually give a shit about people's lives and safety, and they have all worked very hard to right a hell of a lot of wrongs. They also don't tolerate or foster bullying and malfeasance that I am aware of. You can't say that about the majority of the other trough dwellers.
Enough. Time to bury the hatchet, first three rounds are on me. That tight-arse Ferryman reckons if I don't shout everyone he won't let me work on the Houseboat for the annual CAsA passenger collection service at the end of the month. I can't miss out on that!!!
However, on a more positive note, Sir Tom said;
"It is better, I agree, overall, to be ‘polite’ when you may, to people you can respect, those who have earned your consideration".
Now I couldn't agree more to that. I would challenge anybody to find a tersely worded comment from the Gobbledock in relation to Rev Forsythe, Senators Xenophon, Nash or Fawcett. Now to be certain, the last 3 are Politicians and I don't agree with all of their policies or actions at times. But the three of them seem to understand aviation, actually give a shit about people's lives and safety, and they have all worked very hard to right a hell of a lot of wrongs. They also don't tolerate or foster bullying and malfeasance that I am aware of. You can't say that about the majority of the other trough dwellers.
Enough. Time to bury the hatchet, first three rounds are on me. That tight-arse Ferryman reckons if I don't shout everyone he won't let me work on the Houseboat for the annual CAsA passenger collection service at the end of the month. I can't miss out on that!!!