This is just a quick bitch about our governance. Be it Liberal or Labor, we have a problem. To promote our country the federal government allocates tax payers money to assist in growing areas that will help bring attention to our country internationally. An example is our Sports industry. Millions are allocated to providing training facilities and educational resources as well as sponsorships to our athletes in many ways (sometimes indirectly). This is great, as we have noticed that our athletic standards are world class and we have many competitive record holders in our ranks. Their attention gets Australia attention internationally, a form of recognition that we are a nation of ability. It's probably also alot to do with our freedom. We are free to do a lot more than other countries. We are very priviledged to have so much here. Yet the one industry I don't see the government spending as much on is our Entertainment industry...
An area we do lack training in. And an area that will always bring far more attention to our country as our creative people continue to prove themselves internationally. It's just a shame that our best talent can't strive here, they have to look to overseas to be their best. Slowly though we are seeing that change as studios bring themselves down to Australia and New Zealand. But both our countries know that we lack skilled workers in this industry, there is little training compared to the workload pending its future arrival. Along with this, we also see the dodgy little courses appearing to take advantage of a big gap yet to be filled with qualified instructors. Our only resource at present has been the fact that the studios give us a break and let our artists train on the job. And our attitude is that we give 120% effort to ensure we see the work return to our shores. That's why international studios like working with us. We are keen to learn.
In the meantime, could the government whilst it throws money around please find it in their heart to instruct our athletes on the english language. Here are some fine examples.
Socceroo Speak
"My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7." - Tim Cahill
"I would not be bothered if we lost every game as long as we won the league." - Mark Viduka.
"Guus Hiddink is the best manager I've ever had at this level. Well, he's the only manager I've actually had at this level. But he's the best manager I've ever had." - Lucas Neill.
"If you don't believe you can win, there is no point in getting out of bed at the end of the day." - John Aloisi.
"I've had 14 bookings this season - 8 of which were my fault, but 7 of which were disputable." - Ned Zelic.
"I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well." - Mark Schwarzer.
"I'd like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona." - Vince Grella.
"You've got to believe that you're going to win, and I believe we'll win the World Cup until the final whistle blows and we're knocked out." - Harry Kewell.
"I'm as happy as I can be - but I have been happier." - Mile Sterjovski.
"Leeds is a great club and it's been my home for years, even though I live in Middlesborough." - Mark Viduka.
"I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel." - Craig Moore.
"I took a whack on my left ankle, but something told me it was my right." - Harry Kewell.
"I couldn't settle in Italy- it was like living in a foreign country." - Vince Grella.
"Germany is a very difficult team to play . . . they have 11 internationals out there." - Zeljko Kalac.
"I always used to put my right boot on first, and then obviously my right sock." - Jason Culina.
"The Brazilians were South American, and the Ukrainians will be more European." - Scott Chipperfield.
"All that remains is for a few dots and commas to be crossed." - Marco Bresciano.
"One accusation you can't throw at me is that I've always done my best." - Craig Moore.
"I'd rather play in front of a full house than an empty crowd." - Mark Viduka.
"Sometimes in football you have to score goals." - Harry Kewell.
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