NSW Cents

On this state election day I was just accosted by aging agents representing the local liberal and labor candidates.

I reminded both of them that since the last election that ICAC proceedings had forced about 10 MPs or former MPs from each of the parties to resign.

After that, really, did they expect my vote?

If that wasn’t enough the local liberal candidate (and incumbent) approached me personally.

I asked him how he had represented my interests in parliament since the last election.

Clearly an odd question, but he rallied and rolled off a list of pork barrelling efforts in the local area funded by state government.

I suggested that sounded a little dodgy and noted that I wondered what he gave back in return for these local financial investments.

He was now starting to look quite nervous at talking to this idiot.

I asked what legislative bills he had introduced or promoted in parliament.

He looked very confused at this question.

He did say he had of course supported all the government’s bills.

I decided to let him get back to his main job of charming grannies.

I really think it’s time we get rid of our state parliaments.

The stakes are way too low for this to make any sense but cents.