PARTY politics makes me physically ill.

It’s the constant yammering both in the media and political try-hards on the Left and Right factions.

What could it mean?

Truly one of the wonderful things in Australia is our ability to kick the box from underneath our pollies.

Especially after we gave them enough rope to tie a noose.

But we don’t.

The “factions” of left and right in the major parties mean little to anyone outside of politics.

The constant talk of division after someone talks out of turn follows close behind.

As far as I’m concerned, I would vote for a party where those involved are so battle-hardened on their point of view that fistfights erupt.

These people run our lives.

The State Government blames the councils for its stuff-ups. It could take the blame or change its mind – a noble act that should show growth and courage.

Federally, Tony Abbott probably cannot escape his fate if the planned carbon tax “moves forward” without the apocalypse ensuing.

He will not change his mind, because to do so would to be portrayed as weak or cowardly.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot said as much this week in the council chambers – briefly leaving the topic at hand – describing this state of play as being damaging to the country.

Political parties need to be a broad church because we are a broad nation.

The community will change its mind as it learns more about an issue, but that so rarely happens.

Many are absorbed into the slogans from both sides.

Do you want to stop the boats? If you don’t, you’re welcoming a foreign invasion.

Do you care about the economy? Tony Abbot is crazy, he is a financial wrecking ball waiting for his next campaign of destruction.

Those on the outskirts might form their own opinion, but until they are reflected in the opinion polls, they are silent to the politicians.

The ALP and Coalition die-hards will back their leaders to hell and back on the party positions.

Until they change.

Then they will back them too.

The Sunshine Coast was neglected by the Coalition government because we were taken for granted. We are ignored by Labor governments because we will never reward them with a vote.

If we could drop our allegiances to the parties and vote for the best candidate or the best policies, we could really help the country.