Tough Mount Waverley crowd greets Tony Abbott

Posted to Monash Weekly (5/4/2013) on 10/4/2013 at 7:59 PM
Commenting on "Tough Mount Waverley crowd greets Tony Abbott"
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John Nguyen had tried once to challenge Anna Burke and lost by around 10,000 votes in Chisholm. Since then, what has he done to show the people of Chisholm electorate that he is a genuine, suitable alternative?

There is nothing wrong to run as an Asian candidate as well as a Liberal candidate. In fact this will give him a greater competitive edge against Anna Burke. I am always proud to call myself an Australian of Chinese descent, still use my Chinese name in full. When President Obama won the presidential election, he declared that he was the first black President in the White House.

One must not forget that the American dream is NOT the same as the Australian dream, and working five years would not make John Nguyen a know-all of what Australians want. Based on his experience of only five years can help people achieve their dreams, Anna Burke would have known better for she has lived much longer in Australia.

Tell us more, John, who you are and what you can do for the people of Chisholm and Australia at large; typically an Australian who is not a asylum seeker or refugee!

Vote wisely

Posted to Letters to Editor, Monash Weekly on 16/11/2010
Title: Vote wisely

It is always easier said than done. Promises are made by Party leaders and candidates during election time to lure votes, but once elected they seem to suffer from memory loss. They might as well come clean from the start and be honest to say that they are not miracle workers.

As consumers, we can complain or voice our dissatisfaction to statutory authority or customer service departments, and in many cases, actions are taken to rectify the problems. Unfortunately, we can't do likewise to a Government. We can't turn to anyone, including the Governor General, to reprimand or punish them for not keeping or delivering their promises.

We should not let these people get away with their false promises and lies. However, there is no way we can hold them accountable. We have to wait for 4 miserable years to "sack" them, and in many occasions, the alternative is no better.

Please don't just vote for a Party; instead vote for the person who is going to represent you in the Parliament. This person should be a people person, a good marketer who understands your needs and wants, your circumstances, and earns his money for a good day's work.