I’m pretty sure that we will have a change of government here in Queensland at the next state election, and I’m pretty sure that the LNP will win office.  I’m just concerned that a lot of the campaign is about Lawrence Springborg – or “The Borg” as he has managed to convince some immature people to call him.  It has really grated on my sensibilities and has put me off somewhat for the campaign this time.  I do find him to be something of a hick but more importantly the LNP campaign is not about him, it’s about the LNP being able to serve Queensland better than the ALP.  We can’t put all our hopes on one person.  First of all because people fail and secondly it’s one of the biggest criticisms we’ve had of the Beattie and now the Rudd governments.  There seems to be no room for the team in the face of the giant ego of the “leader.”  The Liberals and Nationals aren’t meant to be like that, we’re meant to be a bit more about the team, the people and also have some decent policies rather than just relying on the charisma (or perhaps the hubris) of one person.  I also find all the ridiculous photos of him over everything and with people happy to promote 'the borg' campaign (asopposed to the LNP campaign) is kind of nauseating and juvenile.

The other thing that I’m slightly concerned about is that we seem to be launching small policies – travel subsidies, public transport discounts etc – without looking at the bigger issues such as transport infrastructure and increasing rural access to government services.  There are a couple of other parties that I have noticed dwell on the small policies and they are far from successful – ONP, Family First and to some extent the Democrats.  It usually shows that people aren’t really thinking from an ideological base as well.

Perhaps I’m just in a bad mood and perhaps I’m just over cautious as Springborg as he has led the side through more than one unsuccessful campaign.  And it may also just be that I despise the term “The Borg” being used anywhere out side of that famous bastion of the geeky – Star Trek.