And so: “despite having done our very best, in the scientifically acknowledged ‘highest probability area’ alas, we are unable to locate the wreckage.” “New evidence which, unfortunately, came to light toward the end of our diligent, scientifically based, best bet search has caused our world class drift modellers to rethink their original prognosis; it seems they forgot about a cyclone, which, just may have affected the calculations a tiny fraction”. “Unfortunately, mostly due to political trough gorging, Australia is short of the ready’s and cannot finance another search in another area; unless the UN or the World banks kick the tin and throw a few dollars our way”. “We are truly sorry and our thoughts and prayers go out to those left behind, wondering WTF was Australia playing at” (cue crocodile tears).
Bollocks.
Send Julia over to have tea with Vlad, she can take Tony Abbott’s Mum’s note of apology along, to square the books. Not as flippant as it sounds; maybe Taiwan will sponsor a new search; hell even the North Koreans may have a passing interest and kick the empty search tin. But, if I had my way, I’d ask the big petro-chemical boys to sponsor a ‘look-see’ in the new area, who knows what lies trapped beneath those fascinating sea beds. Motivation, means, motive and opportunity. Lots of choice candidates to take over the ‘search that would not go away’.
The Australian government reminds me of a stranger, slightly lost, looking for an exit ramp on a high speed motorway, in a foreign land, trapped in the middle lane by heavy traffic; lost, confused and ever so slightly terrified of missing the exit.
Two more here please barkeep; and keep ‘em coming - it's the lad, he's thirsty.
Bollocks.
Send Julia over to have tea with Vlad, she can take Tony Abbott’s Mum’s note of apology along, to square the books. Not as flippant as it sounds; maybe Taiwan will sponsor a new search; hell even the North Koreans may have a passing interest and kick the empty search tin. But, if I had my way, I’d ask the big petro-chemical boys to sponsor a ‘look-see’ in the new area, who knows what lies trapped beneath those fascinating sea beds. Motivation, means, motive and opportunity. Lots of choice candidates to take over the ‘search that would not go away’.
The Australian government reminds me of a stranger, slightly lost, looking for an exit ramp on a high speed motorway, in a foreign land, trapped in the middle lane by heavy traffic; lost, confused and ever so slightly terrified of missing the exit.
Two more here please barkeep; and keep ‘em coming - it's the lad, he's thirsty.