End of 2007 and time to get a few things off my chest!

It’s the end of the year and I feel like a bit of a rant and a rave so here goes.

I used to be a comedian but since president bush took office, there’s been very little to laugh about.

I mean according to Bush, Terrorists and weapons of mass destruction are everywhere. And frankly I can’t go on airplanes any more. I know it’s just a matter of mind over matter - but you see, no matter which way I try to look at it, I don’t like crashing into buildings.

That’s not the only thing that worries me. I’m concerned that if I survive the crash I’ll end up in jail as an accessory to murder.

Either way, terrorists give me the shits. They along with children should be banned. Maybe you don’t agree with me but if you ask any parent, children can be terrorists…particularly 2 year olds. They are capable of destroying whole houses and families in minutes even without weapons of mass destruction.

I wonder why Bush hasn’t declared war on them – I suppose it’s because they’ve only got baby oil.

And he’s from Texas where they don’t seem to like the clear variety as much as they like the black stuff.

You know I’m amazed at some of the things that go on in the world. It’s amazing to me to learn that at one time, many major car manufacturers were making great electric cars. You might not recall them though. Seems car companies, along with the oil companies decided they were not a good idea.

So in an unprecedented move they recalled them – and destroyed them – even though people didn’t want to give them back and they had waiting lists of people wanting them.

Now I’ve got a business background and I’ve gotta say that’s not your typical marketing and sales campaign.

But as stupid as they are, General Motors realized that they were not going to make as much money selling cars that didn’t need some many spare parts, and that lasted longer and so on. So if you’ve still got an electric car, please give it back to them – they are in dire financial straits again and need the money….hmmm I wonder what opportunites there might be to

That’s what really worries me. I mean, a perfectly sensible marketing manager in any other industry is looking at opportunities, market gaps, unmet demand, competitive edge and so on. I guess that’s why they introduced the Hummer to replace the electric car. That’s really what the market wanted. Much more likely to survive a crashing plane than a little electric car. And so cheap to run if you are an oil sheik!

In the Auto industry, in General Motors in particular, they come up with a great car that meets all those needs and then, at great expense recall them and scrap them. I’m not sure which business school they went to, but none of children are going there.

Here in Australia we have a new Prime Minister and a new government after many years without change.

Why did the people decide to change? Seems they didn’t like full employment, low inflation, tax decreases, low interest rates and a steady hand on the helm.

So with a new government in place, I’m sure we’ll see some changes. I mean how can we not? One day you are minister of nothing, and next day you are minister of education, or housing, or immigration of finance.

What gets me is when they swap people’s jobs around. I wish I could learn so much so quickly as there people are asked to do. They must be genuinely quick learners or complete BS’s. Hang on, they are politicians, what am I thinking?

And Yet the new PM seems like a genuinely nice guy – even admitted to going to a strip club. Can’t be nicer than that! I mean I’m sure he didn’t look or anything. Just like President Clinton didn’t inhale.

Remember these politicians are not like ordinary people….. They have great retirement plans and the superannuation to match.

This year has certainly been a year of change. But here’s one thing that stays the same.

Use toilet paper to blow your nose with. Your toilet paper will thank you for it. (think about it)

Till next time – have a great Christmas and remember, Christmas day is actually the celebration for the winter solstice in northern Europe and nothing to do with the birth of Jesus at all. It is the birth of the Sun – not the Son.

So when you look at the star atop your tree, don’t let it fool you!



*Check out the excellent movie called “Who killed the electric car to find out more.” It’s going to boil your blood!