17 Comebacks For When Someone Asks You Why You Vote Green
Getting hassled for voting Green? Told you're just a hippie? And that the Greens could never form a Government? Here's your guide for the 2014 state election.
1. Because I'm smart about my vote.
Don't waste your vote!
2. Because the current Government is doing such a great job.
Lol. Jks.
3. Because I've lost trust in the old parties.
If backtracking was an Olympic event, they'd win gold.
4. Because the Greens won't sit around doing nothing.
The Greens have far better things to do. Like save the planet. Getting you to work on time. Giving you better health care. Making sure everyone gets a great education.
5. Because I'm sick of standing on the train home.
#WeWontStandForIt
6. Because I want selfless politicians, not selfish ones.
7. Because I'm sick of the Government throwing money at things that no-one wants.
East-West Link anyone?
8. Because I want an affordable education.
And don't want to spend the rest of my life paying it off.
9. Because I'm worried about climate change.
Winter is coming...
...and also extreme storms, bush fires, heat, flash floods and irregular weather patterns.
10. Because I'm sick of them backing away from their promises.
MISSING: Election promises.
11. Because the old parties are living in the past.
Seriously.
Like coal?
12. Because I want change.
Not the same old fights, same old legislation, same old parties...
13. Because I want politicians to take responsibility.
Otherwise you're in the naughty corner.
14. Because I'm sick of cash for mates.
Put your money where your mouth is. Or at least be clear where it came from.
15. Because the old parties are going backwards when it comes to healthcare.
The way to better health = forward. On your bike.
16. Because the Leadbeater's Possum is about to become extinct.
Want our State Emblem to disappear? No? Vote Green.
17. Because I say no to puppy farms.
Save all of the puppies.
So what do you say when someone asks if you vote Green?
