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.