Who are the real Luddites and Progressives.

The first windmill was used to make energy in Scotland in 1887 by James Blyth to power the lights in his home. 

Water was first used to generate electricity in 1878. It was used by William Armstrong to generate energy to power a lamp in his house in Cragside, England.

Using the sun goes right back to the 7th Century B.C., when a magnifying glass was used to concentrate sun’s rays to make fire and to burn ants.

In the 3rd century BC, the Greeks and Romans used burning mirrors to light torches for religious purposes.

There was a reason these energy generation solutions didn’t take off in a big way. They were unreliable. Their success depended on unpredictable weather, and the cost of their equipment was high. The innovative minds of that era created sustainable alternatives, leading to the development of fossil fuel energy. Industries thrived, prosperity soared, health improved significantly, and cold-related deaths fell.

Now the climate zealot cultist demand we dump fossil fuels because they are going to save the planet. And they’re going to do that by forcing us to go back to the solutions of the 1800s and they call that progress. In doing that, they are destroying vast swathes of forests and agricultural land. Criminally destroying hundreds of hectares of native species’ habitat. Many of those species are already endangered. They are bankrupting nations, destroying manufacturing industries and driving up energy costs for millions of people.

The right of the political spectrum and the enlightened nations are steering toward nuclear. A solution that doesn’t require thousands of hectares of land to be sacrificed. A solution that doesn’t require the mining of dozens of different rare earth minerals. And a solution that doesn’t require replacement every 15-25 years leading to massive waste management issues. This raises the question: who are the true progressives regarding environmental protection and clean energy?

Nuclear energy guarantees we secure our current living standards without destroying thousands upon thousands of hectares of pristine ancient forests, farmland, and wildlife habitats. Besides not polluting our oceans and killing off whales, dolphins, and other marine creatures.

The cultish renewable energy eco fascists like Chris Bowen and Matt Kean are, in fact, the ones who are destroying the plant.

And note they never build these eyesores on the city fringes or on city parks where the bulk of energy users live. They foist them on quiet rural and regional areas and their communities. Areas where the devastation is significantly enhanced. But out of sight, out of mind. What hypocrites they are.

New Rules for the 48th Australian Parliament

Dear MPs and Senators

We, the Australian people, are YOUR employers. I repeat, WE employ YOU and you have been caught with your pants down with regards living it up at our expense. As most of you clearly can not be trusted to act responsibly with our money, we are setting new rules.

With the start of the new parliament, these rules come into effect immediately. 

There are NO entitlements, only legitimate modest expense claims. All expenditure must pass the pub test. The pub used to model the test is located a five-hour drive from the black-stump and is affectionately known as “Stumpy’s Palace” as opposed to an inner city or Eastern Suburbs pubs.  

GENERAL RULES: 

Travel

You may travel and charge that to tax payers using these methods of transport only.

1. Bus,

2. Train (not first class),

3. Self-drive rent a car nothing above the level of basic, 

4. Boat (preferably row yourself).

5. Plane. If you fly, it must be via low-cost airlines. You MUST NOT turn left when boarding the plane. Electric fences are being installed on all aircraft just in case you try it. If you decide to fly yourself, you pay out of your already generous salary. Charter planes are strictly forbidden.

NOTE: Bonus points will be awarded for compliant behavior and can cash your points in for lunch packs on your next flight.

Entertainment.

Attending sporting functions is permissible, as that’s an Aussie thing to do. But, they must NOT be outside of your electoral boundary. Pies and beers at half-time are NOT deemed legitimate expenses and therefore must be paid for by you. All other forms of entertainment events are BANNED. This particularly applies to those requiring the wearing of hats, sequined dresses or tuxedos. You simply can’t have government for the people by the people when the people’s representatives are living it up at the Polo or the Opera House and the people who pay your wages are at home watching TV because they can no longer afford to go out. 

Accommodation   

Can NOT be claimed if you have access to a hire car. Hundreds of Australians lack housing and resort to sleeping in their cars each night because of financial constraints and it will be an enlightening experience for you to empathise with their experience. Character building, in fact, And multi-purpose is the order of the day.

If tax payer funded accommodation is required (as an example for you to attend parliamentary sittings), tents are available for this purpose on a share basis. Minimum three per tent. Strictly no gender mixing. The last thing we need is another scandal. Space has been made available on the Parliament House lawn. BBQs are also available. Bathroom facilities are available in Parliament House. Sleeping in your Parliamentary Office is strictly forbidden. 

When travelling overseas or to other parts of Australia that requires you to secure accommodation (and if Aunty Betty’s house is full), lightweight travel tents are available from the Parliament House stationery cupboard. Note, these must be signed for and a fully refundable deposit is required. Tent space is available at all OS Australian & friendly embassies. Locally, the Police Station carpark is the preferred option. That will save the police being called out when angry locals protest on hearing you are in town.

Meal vouchers are also available when you collect your tent.

These rules are to be implemented immediately. Any MP or Senator found to be in breach of these new guidelines will be paraded through their local streets naked, whilst your constituents (led by the local homeless and Pensioners Association) lob tomatoes and various other weapons of choice at you. From there you will be taken to the local stocks for a further 24 hours or until you beg forgiveness and promise not to be naughty boys or girls again. 

Signed: The Long Suffering Australian Public