The Sandilands article on Plane Talking, from Crikey is a wonderful piece of tongue very firmly in cheek, analysis. This bizarre little press conference (and photo opportunity) combined with the French contretemps’ is ‘intriguing’. The Malaysian desperate attempt to put a lid on a can of snakes and control the narrative, ably assisted by Darren of the NFI clan is becoming a farce worthy of a movie; black humour to be sure. The intrepid GD intercepted a letter from 'Dazza' in response to Ben's questions and sent a copy to Aunty Pru:- herewith, only slightly censored
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Dear Ben.
Q - “Why Mr Chester would lend himself to that farcical part of tonight’s media conference is unknown.”
A – Well Ben, it is a great photo opportunity and a chance to be seen on the world stage. I have my lines to recite, rehearsed them in front of my mirror (selfie), in my motel room (selfie); and, provided I only speak the words given to me; all is well and I can pose and preen to a much bigger audience. There is also an opportunity to promote my latest coffee table book – ‘Me - in my favourite selfies’.
“[However] the brief media session after the ceremonial statements heard Malaysia’s transport minister Liow Tiong Lai explain that he was attempting to persuade France to repatriate the first identified fragment of MH370, "etc.
A) There’s another good reason Ben; you see the art of looking great and nodding at the right moment is taught at my finishing school (along with dancing, cooking and DIY hair colouring) and these skills were required that night. I have been briefed to support our partners, no matter how much ridiculous twaddle they spout, There is no finer way of doing this than to nod sagely, at just the right moment. It also helps to be totally ignorant of the facts; then I won’t look startled by an obvious pony-pooh line and can maintain the gravitas required of a man in my position. Being as dumb as a pub toilet seat is of great assistance. Here is a classic example.
“That isn’t new, although Darren Chester, the Australian minister responsible for aviation, claimed it was new. This has been the position of the Australian Government and its search partners for a long time.”
You see I don’t know any better; so my delivery was dead pan and I could look ‘honest’ while I said my lines and had my photo taken; so many times; I’ll have excess luggage to come home with, so many copies to sign for the Dancing with the Stars crowd. {Memo to self; I must not forget the dear folk at MKR, they’ll want some too}.
So dearest Ben; there you have it and you, as an intelligent human can easily discern just why my appointment to the ministry is so important; no one does dumb and naïve like I do, without even a hint of vanity or self interest.
Yours ever so sincerely – Dancing, Dazzling, Darren: your hope for the future.
Signed Selfie attached.
Toot - heave - toot - retch.
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Dear Ben.
Q - “Why Mr Chester would lend himself to that farcical part of tonight’s media conference is unknown.”
A – Well Ben, it is a great photo opportunity and a chance to be seen on the world stage. I have my lines to recite, rehearsed them in front of my mirror (selfie), in my motel room (selfie); and, provided I only speak the words given to me; all is well and I can pose and preen to a much bigger audience. There is also an opportunity to promote my latest coffee table book – ‘Me - in my favourite selfies’.
“[However] the brief media session after the ceremonial statements heard Malaysia’s transport minister Liow Tiong Lai explain that he was attempting to persuade France to repatriate the first identified fragment of MH370, "etc.
A) There’s another good reason Ben; you see the art of looking great and nodding at the right moment is taught at my finishing school (along with dancing, cooking and DIY hair colouring) and these skills were required that night. I have been briefed to support our partners, no matter how much ridiculous twaddle they spout, There is no finer way of doing this than to nod sagely, at just the right moment. It also helps to be totally ignorant of the facts; then I won’t look startled by an obvious pony-pooh line and can maintain the gravitas required of a man in my position. Being as dumb as a pub toilet seat is of great assistance. Here is a classic example.
“That isn’t new, although Darren Chester, the Australian minister responsible for aviation, claimed it was new. This has been the position of the Australian Government and its search partners for a long time.”
You see I don’t know any better; so my delivery was dead pan and I could look ‘honest’ while I said my lines and had my photo taken; so many times; I’ll have excess luggage to come home with, so many copies to sign for the Dancing with the Stars crowd. {Memo to self; I must not forget the dear folk at MKR, they’ll want some too}.
So dearest Ben; there you have it and you, as an intelligent human can easily discern just why my appointment to the ministry is so important; no one does dumb and naïve like I do, without even a hint of vanity or self interest.
Yours ever so sincerely – Dancing, Dazzling, Darren: your hope for the future.
Signed Selfie attached.
Toot - heave - toot - retch.