Left or Right

In the space of two days I have been accused of being a lefty and a righty with my views. 

A moment please ***** patting myself on the back ***** Take a deep breath, here I go.

Is that a big achievement? What am I really?
Do I have to be one or the other or can I hold beliefs in both sides?
Confused yet? I know I am.

So lets look at meanings according to Wikipedia


Left-wing politics supports social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy and social inequality. It typically involves a concern for those in society whom its adherents perceive as disadvantaged relative to others (prioritarianism), as well as a belief that there are unjustified inequalities that need to be reduced or abolished (by advocating for social justice). The term left wing can also refer to "the radical, reforming, or socialist section of a political party or system".
<sup>Right-wing politics hold that certain social orders and hierarchies are inevitable, natural, normal, or desirable, typically defending this position on the basis of natural law, economics or tradition. Hierarchy and inequality may be viewed as natural results of traditional social differences[10] or competition in market economies. The term right-wing can generally refer to "the conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system."

So do I believe humans are equal?  Yes I do. 

In the outback I often someone use the line I own a station so I am so much better than you.  I hate seeing a group of people held accountable for the action of a few... I see it so often in religion (both christianity and islam).  The greyhound racing industry in NSW banned due to the practises of a small perscentage who need to be brought to justice.  I am not going on but you get the idea. 

Do I believe we should disregard tradition?  Hell no.  I am a student of history and believe nothing can be rushed.  Traditions help keep social order and make people feel secure.  But that doesn't mean I don't think we can improve and get better and head towards a fairer society. 

Just because my grandfather in a drought let the cattle die on the property because his grandfather before him did the same doesn't mean my father or myself need to do.  We could learn and try to do something different.  Something which would save the cattle and maybe even be a better business decision.

Am I reactionary?  No... i try not to get carried away and react to the fear-mongers.  That is the easy path.  I choose to learn even when it goes against my natural conservative instincts. 

I guess you could say I am just me....
I love traditions and history.  
I come from a conservative lifestyle. 
I believe all people are equal.  
Some social order is needed for society to function, a doctor and a farmer both equally important part of a society but I bet most people see doctors as a higher person in society. 
I believe in live and let live.  My beliefs are no more or less valid than other peoples. 
I love to learn and research and review my opinions because they do change. 
Sometimes I can see the ideal reform but realise that society is not ready for it yet and I am not ready to change that much.

On another note... while I don't like all of Trumps policies as they may have a negative effect on Australia's business partners I do think he will add different dynamics to USA society and the world.  I also think he has no idea how hard it is working within the complex US political system where there is little party loyalty.  It certainly is not like running a company where what you say goes.  I also think that it will shake up the people to realise that you can not be apathetic in life.  If I was a US citizen I don't know if I would have voted either given the choices.  Clinton and Trump really only won 25% of the countries vote, the other 50% couldn't be bother turning up and registering.    

We are lucky in Australia despite our whinging about our politicians they have manage to provide excellent education and healthcare services compared to other countries.  We don't have regular shootings on the street by someone just taking a gone to school or a gungho cop who has freaked out because of the colour of someone's skin.  We are mostly employed and housed in reasonable conditions.  We are extremely affluent and if you don't think that then go live in another country and see what you get.



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Getting To Know Outback Girl

Thanks to Bushbelles for these questions ...

I am OUTBACK GIRL and welcome to my blog LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW .. full of quotes, photos and insights about governessing, living on an outback property and my own philosophical view on life.

Town or Country :   

Outback Australia looking at a sunset anywhere

 Music or Books:  

That is a hard choice, I love turning up the music (mostly country) but on a day when I am worn out a good book is a must.

Perfect Day :  

Good friends, laughter, drinks and nibbles ANYWHERE

Clooney or Pitt: 

Men in moves often remind me of botox, make up queens. Give me a sporting hero any day .. Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Peter Brock, etc. 

Romantic Hero or Action Hero: 

Romeo's overrated but a knight in shining answer would be great
 

Prince Frederick or Prince William:  

What a choice ... flip coin ... Prince William

Princess Diana or Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge:  

The Queen of Hearts, most always go for the original
 

Heels or favourite winter boots:  

Boots are the best

Australian Stockman or Surfer:  

Aussie Stockman with broad shoulders covered by a fantastic RB Sellars shirt 

Chocolate or Coffee:   

Chocolates .. Nestle Milkybar, Smarties, TimTams or Cadbury milk

Great Shoes or Gorgeous Underwear:  

Gorgeous Underwear always improves a girls mood

Pedicure, manicure or massage:  

All three at once :)  ... massage if I have to choose

Talk it out or keep it to yourself:  

Talk it out until I have analysed every issue

Karaoke - first to sing, last to sing or absolutely-no-not-ever:  

First to dance but usually in the cheer squad for the singing

One Beauty Product that you would recommend or can't live without:  

Palmers Moisturizer and lip balm

One book you would recommend to anyone or that you love and can read over
and over again:  

Sherlock Holmes books or Authur Upfields Bony Series ..can't help being a kid at heart 

Summer or winter:  

summer, swimming, long days, drinks on the verandah, gardening in the evening, watching the sunset

One life-changing moment:

When I realised that I can do anything I want to do if I just believe

 Rodeo's or Picnic Races:  

Love both but the races always has a more local and easy going atmosphere 

Camping or 5 star:   

A swag on the ute ALWAYS

One movie that makes you cry every time:

I remember watching Annie the first time as a kid

One moment you would like to revisit if  you could

Sitting up in Outback QLD with some girls who turned into some of my best mates

Favourite movie/song:  

The Sweetest Thing .. cracks me up  

or Just Looking For A Good Time by Lady Antebellum

Who would play you in the movie of your life:

Christina Applegate .. funny as and I could handle a body like that :)

Who would play the handsome hero in the movie of your life: 

Some unknown Aussie Stockman  :) making his big break

How long have you known your oldest friend :  

21 years for a mate I talk to ... not a FB friend

 
3 things you have yet to do:   

1- Go on an Ashes Tour to England (I'd love to do that)

2- Get Married, etc (Family would love me to do that)

3- Hire a Wicked combi and go down the coast on a walking frame with 2 of my good mates (we always joke that we will be on walking frames before we do this).

School days - happy or sad, good or bad memories:  

Happy to say they are finished, being a teenager sucked, did meet my oldest friend there

 
What - or who - always makes you feel better on those more challenging days:  

Looking at pictures of my good mates or sending them a message

Recommend a blog/website

LOL - apart from my own outbackwindow.blogspot.com

gritandgiggles.blogspot.com  ---  great insight into governessing

or governessworld.blogspot.com -- from the govie queen

OR for farming laughs and insights farmerswayoflife.blogspot.com

Something you are passionate about now

the outback lifestyle and community
 
Happier now than you were at 20 - honestly

YES, I don't want to go back to a girl with low self esteem and a narrow outlook

Describe yourself in one word only

Facetious

Words to live by

so many to choose from but my latest favourite quote 

The basic rule of human nature is that powerful people speak slowly and subservient people quickly -- because if they don't speak fast nobody will listen to them.

What is the one thing you know for sure 

Support those who support

Family and friends first, last and always

My Work Family

2012 - 13 Work Family

1 Miss Strong-willed ... the oldest of the crew
2 Miss Always-rushed ... the middle child
3 Mr Little-lucky ... the little one

Lady Chief

Mr Chief

The Station - my out west home away from home :)

2011 Work Family

Mr Pinocchio - the youngest student
Mr Procrastination - the oldest student

Mrs Boss - the mother

Mr Boss - the father

The Station - the place I live and work, the lovely up North sheep station.