Comments on: Jonathan Starling: Onward To A New Politics

By: J Starling

J Starling — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:49:40 +0000

Yes, I was quoting an earlier report – an article in the RG – which cited 67%. I see it has been revised to 70%, although I don’t think it really changes the emphasis of my argument.

By: media

media — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:29:32 +0000

Voter turn out was 70% not 67%

By: swing voter

swing voter — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:47:55 +0000

I like that idea. Lemme know when you organize your first meeting.

By: Amazed

Amazed — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:26:53 +0000

With the change of government and the increase in independents now is a good time for the growth of independent political action groups that can critically analyse the positions of the two main parties and give people a different view. They can help to hold the government accountable while also keeping the opposition accountable by pointing out when either is falling short. I hope the independents will consider continuing to contribute in this manner as often the people need someone to cut through all the political hype for them! I wish them all well!

By: swing voter

swing voter — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:03:29 +0000

Starling, I apologize for calling you Fidel and referring to your platform as a ‘manifesto’. You should consider softening your views and re-position yourself as a moderate liberal. That will cause either one or the other political entities to show some interest in your eager young mind

By: Voter

Voter — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:49:08 +0000

Good read
Continue to press forward in politics and community activism.

By: Union Member

Union Member — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:36:30 +0000

Ditto! Thank you for your piece Mr. Starling. You are a light in our politics today and it is my hope that it shines brighter.

By: Winnie Dread

Winnie Dread — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:04:34 +0000

No need to apologise Johnathan,stand by your beliefs brother. How we operate in the political sphere needs to change and it’s people like you and me that will help to bring about such change.