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Voting for a Great Leap Backwards

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Ross

I used to like elections; well loved them really. Although I’m thinking more of the local government ones which most people find extremely uninteresting. But not me. I enjoyed them, especially being a candidate for something. Elections for the community … Continue reading →

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We Get the (Local) Government We Deserve – Some Thoughts on Voting

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ross

It’s election time for local government and we all struggle to sort out who to vote for our local councils and boards. And we complain about how it’s hard to know who to vote for and it’s all a superficial … Continue reading →