Dnarever wrote on Sep 13
th, 2022 at 10:08pm:
Bobby. wrote on Sep 11
th, 2022 at 6:46pm:
Dnarever wrote on Sep 11
th, 2022 at 6:40pm:
Bobby. wrote on Sep 11
th, 2022 at 12:32pm:
To keep the royals is the same as saying that there's something wrong with us
that we can't cope without an anachronistic, outdated system from
1000 years ago that has privilege by birth and not merit as the core of its belief.
It's saying that we're too stupid to elect our own representatives
and govern ourselves.
It's time to become a republic.
Now - who would we have as the equivalent of our Governor General?
How would we decide?
Would we vote as the Americans do for their president?
We wouldn't accept just any wording for a new constitution.
The problem would be to elect someone honest enough
to be our governor general.
I don't like the idea as per now of the Prime Minister deciding for us -
and then both of them having the power to sack each other.
We had an example of an outrageous abuse of power that
Scott Morrison was made a minister of 5 portfolios
in such secrecy that not even his own ministers knew -
let alone the public.
That must have been because the Governor General
was in fear of losing his job if he didn't agree?
That is something you'd expect to find in a
banana republic or a 3rd world country.
It's totally unacceptable.
Quote:To keep the royals is the same as saying that there's something wrong with us
I see this as the worst reason available but the one that everyone rolls out without anything reasoned to support it.
For a start I would say that the exact opposite is true.
I don't see us as a small snivelling people frightened by our own shadow crying about perceptions that nobody really believes or cares about.
So you believe in privilege by birth not merit?
Merit is the system with the least merit. Mostly merit is translated to someone I like better. A correct identification on merit is extremely rare and in many cases non existent.
certainly in many chode professions, this is true.
academia, the public service, social work, the disability sector, aged care, teaching, robotic jobs working for a boss....its almost impossible to sort out merit.
in the trades, mechanics, electricians, plant operators, fencers, accountants, neurosurgeons, dentists, cattle raising, cropping, SAS pre selection, sports
in these areas, you can establish a reputation,
the market can judge you
you open yourself up to the criticiasm of the market
you rise or fail according to your merit.
comservative professions, athletic prowess, business ...these areas allow the superior man to shine.
the inferior man will become a cog in the mattrix for the very reason that he does not have grit guts and self beleif.
if you are a chode, the idea of working a lame ass job and then whining about trump and hating on successful sportsmen and business people has appeal.
it stops you reflecting on your own cowardice and laziness
So in short you are saying that Merit would not be a meaningful metric to help chose a President.
A little of what you said I would partially agree with.
I give an example: Sports is an obvious positive where the cream rises to the top but it is still potentially corrupt and strongly influenced by personal preference and friendships.
Look at selections for the NSW State of Origin team over the decades. There has been a consistent bais towards certain players from certain clubs. Not so much with the current administration over last few years but still a thumb on the scales.
Mr 20% below average electrician puts an add in the paper and will get more customers then he / she can handle as will Mr 90% above average accountant.
For most of these guys any perception of Merit is almost meaningless to their outcomes and just as likely unknown. As long as the job is done properly there is no assignment or differentiation based on merit at all in most cases.
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