Another one bites the dust

Posted by The Editor on Saturday 17 November 2007, 5:22 pm
Categories: Australia Decides '07  Tags: Tags: , , , , ,

A few weeks ago we introduced you to NSW Senate aspirant James Purser. James’ Lachlan Connor-esque campaign looked to be in full swing but it appears that the wheels have come off.

Back in July 2007 I had had enough. After watching yet another exchange between the Government and the Opposition on who’s half baked broadband plan is going to best serve the nation, I decided that instead of yelling at the television I would actually try and do something about it. So I announced that I was going to run for the Senate as an independent.

Unfortunately I missed one vital area in my campaign, raising funds, and so I was unable to raise the $1000.00 deposit and hence missed the boat.

So What Now?

Now I start planning for the next election. I still don’t have any confidence that either side of the political spectrum is going to do what is necessary to bring this country to the point where it can compete with the top nations. There isn’t the vision that is required to do things like aim for Fibre To The Home instead of Fibre To The Node, or create a national network of renewable energy production plants.

So I’m going to be on the outside shouting in. I’m going to be prodding which ever party forms the next government to try and ensure that we get the vision that we deserve.

Better start printing up those James10 t-shirts.

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Dapto’s real-life Lachlan Connor

Posted by The Editor on Tuesday 23 October 2007, 8:24 pm
Categories: Australia Decides '07, Lachlan Connor, Independent  Tags: Tags: , , , ,

The Editor spent the first years of his life in Dapto, south of Wollongong, and it is from here that James Purser is campaigning for a NSW Senate seat. James’ YouTube videos are up there with Lachlan Connor’s personal broadcasts for production quality and that special personal touch. Here’s his first:

If you’re still not convinced about the Purser-Connor synergy just check out this quote from James Purser…

Do you want a representative that has a vision beyond “follow the leader”? Do you want someone who can deal with both sides of politics to ensure that this country regains it’s place as one of the leaders? Do you want someone who views the coming challenges as an opportunity to grow rather than a political tool?

I can be that representative. I can be that someone.

…and compare it to this quote from Lachlan Connor.

If I’m elected to serve as a Senator for the Victorian people I will follow what can truly be called a centrist path. None of this dog-whistle politics, or politics of fear and insularity. None of this me-too popularism. I’m sick of politicians who are anti-intellectual, who are afraid to think outside the square. I think politicians should be people we can look up to; people we can trust.

I can be that people.

Spooky.

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