2007-11-19 20:40:15 · 7 answers · asked by Sam b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It's a hard decision for me. I'm not making my decision based on age or looks. Unfortunately a lot of people do (like most of my friends and family). This irriates me because people elect a party into government without knowing their policies, then whinge about how terrible the government is.
I asked my mother who she was voting for and she said Kevin Rudd. I asked her why and what policies she agreed with and she couldn't name them.
I think if you're going to vote you need to a) know who you are voting for and what policies they will implement, how they will affect you, etc and b) tell people who you're voting for, not say 'that's a rude question' (my mother always tells me it's rude). if you are going to vote for this person to be the next leader of the country, i think you need to stand up and say who you are voting for and why.
Now to Kevin Rudd and John Howard, pros and cons for each:
Kevin:
Pros - Fresh outlook on the country's future. Speaks chinese, which can help improve relations with China. Abolishing workplace agreements (good for those who want them gone). Improved broadband system. Female as deputy PM. Money spent on tax cuts, education and health. Keeps Peter Costello out of parliament.
Cons- Labour governments have bad history with debt and interest rates (17% Hawke Labour Government). Big risk when our country is doing well economically to bring in a new leader. Some people don't want AWAs abolished.
John:
Pros- Proven to be effectively handling the economy. Even with interest rate rises, they are still low compared to Hawke's 17% (and NZ's interest rate is currently around 10%, under a labour government there). Keeping AWAs. Good relationship with America.
Cons- He will retire during the term and hand over to Peter Costello, who many people (myself included) can't stand. Threat of interest rates rising higher. Some say he is getting too old (he is around 70). Many want AWAs abolished. Need to improve relations with Asia, not America.
Thank God I'm too young to vote this year! I couldn't decide!
Whoever you do decide to vote for, make sure it's an informed decision. We are lucky enough to live in a country that has fair democracy, and it's important that we use it properly and don't take it for granted.
Good luck at the polls on Saturday!
2007-11-19 22:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevin Rudd
2007-11-19 21:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevin Rudd had been leading in polls because John Howard had not prevented taxes to increase and healthcare was not improved.
2007-11-19 20:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More socialism or standing on your own? Howard has made Australia a world Player again. He did not create the big drought that has placed such a burden on the Australian economy and Socialized healthcare will strangle Australia forever. As an American Serving in Iraq with Our great and Proud Allies It is my heartfelt hope that Australia Grows and Holds her Place in the World.
2007-11-19 21:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
KEVIN RUDD.
HES FRESH AND JOHN HOWARD IS TOO OLD.
ALSO A BIT OF A SPUNK ASWELL :d
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2007-11-19 20:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. That's a very personal question! Haha I'm too young to vote.... A few more years and then I can vote!
2007-11-19 20:43:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i wish i didn't have to vote!!
2007-11-19 20:43:17 · answer #7 · answered by jess 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋