Abalinx Enews Letters

HUMOUR & THE REASONS FOR ABALINX ENEWS LETTERS Abalinx 28 February 2020 Peter Adamis Welcome to the combined Abalinx ENews Letters. The reason for introducing ENews Letters was to provide a voice for the Grass Root elements of the Liberal party. The reason for this arose out of the many emails sent out to members by Ian Quick who undermined the President and that of the then Opposition leader. It is one thing to criticise and another to undermine and erode the very values we as Liberals support the Liberal party. We did not join the Liberal party merely to be used as cannon fodder, misused by others as the young Liberals have been used in the past. We joined to assist in winning government and laying the foundations for future generations. No man or woman can reach the heights of greatness without having the support of the grass roots to sustain them. No man or woman remains in public office abusing women and long time supporters. No man or woman remains in power if they have driven rough shod over the bodies of grass root members. There are many lessons to be learnt since the introduction of Abalinx ENews Letters. The writers and contributors involved are a conglomeration of like minded individuals each with their own personality, thoughts on life, skills, knowledge and life experiences. They have contributed their time and effort in producing the ENews Letters because they believe that the current administrative Committee led by Robert Clark have lost their bearings and steered away from Liberal party values. Minority and inconsequential groups of individuals have taken it upon themselves to terrorise, harass, intimidate and in some cases threaten members of the Liberal party. This did not go down well with 'true blue', 'dinky die' Aussies who 'call a spade a spade' and always 'fight the good fight' and therefore created the concept of Abalinx ENews letters. We have tried to use humour as a means of demonstrating what is wrong with the Liberal Party in Victoria. We have provide the grass root members with another means of communication and provide hope that not all is lost. After all how many times have we heard that the Liberal Party is a broad church and that there is room in it for everyone. There are many who long for a return to stability, fair play and the values and beliefs that we as Liberal hold so dear. Freedom is at the top of the list and as such we expect everyone in the Liberal party to uphold those beliefs and do what is right for All Australians and not the few. After all is that not what makes us Australians unique. We are a resilient race of people bonded by the diverse threads that make up the fabric of our society. As a matter of historical record the first twenty Abalinx ENews Letters have been combined into one package as a permanent reminder that where tyranny resides their always a voice of reason and opposition. There are many lessons contained within, lessons which will assist the new generation of Liberals emerging now as we speak. Click on the link to download a copy of the complete article: Humour and the reasons for Abalinx ENews Letters. We have added a number of cartoons to amuse the reader and to remind the grass roots and those at 60 Collins Street that they those that seek public office cannot do it alone, but are dependent on the thousands who toil into the night while their companions slept. To download a copy of the combined Abalinx ENews Letters click on the following: Combined Abalinx ENews Letters 1 - 20 Although we followed the Abalinx ENews Code of Conduct Charter, we often used humour and cartoons to take the sting out of the serious side of matters and assist us to grin and bear the difficulties we face as we go about our daily lives. They are not intended to degrade or humiliate any living person. Readers using their imagination can put two and two together and ascertain for themselves what the cartoons are trying to achieve. In closing let us all remember what is most important as members of the Liberal party and why we as members remain true to the values and beliefs set in stone many years ago. It is to win government. To win government we need to be united, vigilant and free to discuss in a robust manner any item or issue that is not compatible with the Liberal values. That includes poor performance, elitism, inadequate policies, inappropriate use of the National Code of Conduct, harassment and others forms of censorship. Peter Adamis is a Journalist/Social Media Commentator and writer. He is a retired Australian military serviceman and an Industry organisational & Occupational (OHS) & Training Consultant whose interests are within the parameters of domestic and international political spectrum. He is an avid blogger and contributes to domestic and international community news media outlets as well as to local and Ethnic News. He holds a Bachelor of Adult Learning & Development (Monash), Grad Dip Occupational Health & Safety, (Monash), and Dip. Training & Assessment, Dip Public Administration, and Dip Frontline Management. Website: abalinx.com ABALINX NEWSLETTER 1. This is the first of many newsletters yet to come. The information provided is only as good as the sources who provide it and even then one must be cautious when taking such news on board. Today in the world of technology where Artificial Intelligence reigns supreme it is difficult to separate the truth from fiction and vice versa. Yet we shall try to remain as factual as much as possible. WHAT HAPPENED TO KARINA OKOTEL? While I have always found her charming, invigorating, informative and very engaging; the once rising star Karina Okotel has disappeared from political view. Members are asking questions why is she is absent. Has her political that her star has dimmed, fallen or extinguished? I am told by senior Conservatives that nationally Karina had lost their support. In fact it is alleged that she had run around visiting the offices of Senators attempting to gain their support. What in fact happened was that all of the Senators being pursued abandoned her before the Federal ballot and carried only support from twenty dissident members. Some are even saying that Karina has been dealt a political snub and has been ostracised from the Liberal Party for her disloyal political behaviour. Now others in the so called know are using innuendoes, gossip, whispers to accuse her of alleged disloyalty after all her good work. It has been alleged that Karina actively worked against the past President Michael Kroger and undermined him rather than working with him. But I ask myself whether this is mere scuttlebutt and misinformation or is there more to her disappearing from the political scene. LEADERSHIP IN QUESTION. According to one well-placed source, The Victorian Liberal Party President Robert Clark has clashed with one well known serving member over the dates of the pre-selections. During their discussion, it was alleged that Robert Clark’s reply was ”I want this out of the way as quickly as possible as the Federal Election comes first and then the State Election”. He went on to say that “all Federal pre- selections will completed in 2020 and State pre-selections in 2021” and that “those Federal MPs who are not happy they can retire”. Robert Clark was told: “I hope you get booted out the way you lost your seat”. If the allegations are true then Robert Clark’s behaviour has alienated members and are questioning his capacity to lead the party into the future. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. The current Administrative Committee has unfortunately upset all the Victorian Federal Members with the decision to conduct all the pre-selections in January 2020. Yes every Victorian Liberal Party Federal Member has complained. According to well- placed sources amongst the elite members of the party, the vote was split with Michael O’Brien voting against the motion. Does this mean that Michael O’Brien is beginning to see the light and the shenanigans of those on the Administrative Committee or does it mean that the current Administrative Committee is a paper tiger lacking in leadership, ideas, strategies, policies and lost the members confidence. Is Michael Obrien distancing himself from the leadership? STATE COUNCIL. The final Victorian Liberal Party State Council for 2019 is upon us soon and it is expected to be a robust, tiring and animated gathering of members from throughout the State. Scores to be settled behind the façade of civility, jockeying for position, making and breaking alliances and the gathering of the factional clans. In fact a fly on the wall would probably pass out from the deluge of information and decide to deposit its waste elsewhere. Still State Council has a role to play, the only time when many members from across the State are able to meet and greet and share knowledge and experiences face to face as well as meeting parliamentarians and rub shoulders with other Liberal elite. The outcomes of this State Council will soon become the catalyst for change in 2020 CONSERVATIVE HEARTLAND BEING CHALLENGED. It is alleged that Progressive Left Wing members of the party are challenging the Conservative Right in their traditional heartland. These groups of pseudo hybrid Liberals eager to wrest control use their current roles and positions by casting doubt on Federal members by bringing into question their personal lives and their recent performances. They are being influenced by the same old tired whisperers, the bush lawyers, canines and wannabee self-seeking sycophants.

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