Yes Minister

Bern How do you think his THINK ads are going ?
lots of calls on the 1800 number?
SirH Don't ask. As far as ads go its going better than most, I feel sure. Nothing like distraction to add dollars to ours and others pockets. The idea is so lateral , its brilliant; it doesn't say anything: it doesn't say they are going to do something. Every paper and station in the country is rejoicing. Think of it--- its so simple ---so appealing .
Bern The sort of idea every minister dreams of: says something, but says nothing . But why haven't the press picked up this element of the esoteric and the patronising ? Surely they can see its insulting to say to people --"think "
SirH You mean, as if they don't already ?
Bern yes but more like " think you idiot "
SirH Dunno . lot of aussies seem to think you like them if you insult them ?
Bern But No politician can afford to put his own intelligence above that of the people!
SirH Bernard be careful - are you suggesting WE are not more intelligenet than those who rail against the pricks ?
bern Well, Yes i do think we should listen to whats happening out there . I think the think campaign is a lot of hot air with pictures and its a no brainer that's about to burst.Whoever runs this campaign hasn't had ebnough experience with using fear and fact to gain commitment
SirH You didn't think that yourself did you ?
Bern No i read it on a blog -Hanrahan he's from the bush !You know how that ad asks the audience to hae their say - well this is what he said
I've told them they should get private professional help. I’ve told them that angst does energize anybody and that having overblown fears and quick fix solutions aired in public is totally unsustainable. “ Think” I said, it’s expensive – its probably the most expensive and ineffective piece of misplaced psychotherapy in Australia’s history.
I feel so much less left out now than i ever did since blogging happened .
You must read it too , surely -
SirH You bet
Bern as long as he doesn't eh ? Then we are both out of a job eh !!!
SirH you got it bernard Now i am worried
Good on you blogger