http://duncanriley.disqus.com/enThu, 21 May 2009 03:22:03 -0000http://www.duncanriley.com/2009/05/11/grasping-at-governments-past/#comment-9718460<p>Well it's a standard practice to blame past governments. It's easier to point fingers than to accept that it's your fault.</p>DietaThu, 21 May 2009 03:22:03 -0000http://www.duncanriley.com/2009/05/11/grasping-at-governments-past/#comment-9203487<p>You know blaming the former govt is standard fare. The sheer amount of middle-class welfare in this country beggars belief. Very hard to cut that during a boom however. I think while 'it's all Howard's fault' will be viewed wryly I think most Australians realise that the budget is in serious deficit and that such excesses need to be trimmed. The fact that someone on $149k/pa can still receive a regular welfare payment is just - dare I say it? - unAustralian. They'll just have to do it tough for the next few years for the good of the country. I'm sure they'll understand.</p>skribeMon, 11 May 2009 09:25:52 -0000