murdoch on the gfc, page-8

Of course the conservatives want the mass of ordinary Australians to tighten their belts and suffer so that the ultra rich excessive fortunes will be protected from inflationary pressures. Isnt it ludicrous that people who have billions and pay a minimal rate of tax always squeal when a benefit goes to the mass of the population. Mind you Dave some of these conservatives may have less assets than the average Australian but like to delude themselves they are in the elite class.