'Drive' Interviews Ricky Muir.

[GasoLane]

A reasonably decent interview, unlike the heavily edited TV versions.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/r...nr=MTE5NzMxNjU

[Giant Cranium]

Poor effort in the quiz

[Bill M]

Thanks for the link.
Thankful that there is someone to represent the motorist in the senate.
Time will tell as to how effective his tenure will be. I wish him well.

[cheap]

What interview? It is a scripted narrative, tightly controlled with themes lifted straight from the party website - no originality or spontaneity.

We got to see the real Ricky months ago with the now infamous Willesee interview.

If don't believe me, try and fine one door stop interview with Rick on his way into/out off the senate. He seems to be doing his best to avoid talking with the media and people in general.

[Trevor 57]

Originally Posted by cheap

If don't believe me, try and fine one door stop interview with Rick on his way into/out off the senate. He seems to be doing his best to avoid talking with the media and people in general.

he is an ordinary bloke thrust into the limelight, he is new to fame, he got burnt, he is sceptical of the media, wouldn't you be?

[cheap]

Originally Posted by Trevor 57

he is an ordinary bloke thrust into the limelight, he is new to fame, he got burnt, he is sceptical of the media, wouldn't you be?

If he can't stand a little scrutiny then he should quit because that's a requirement to being in public life, instead he is basically MIA, no fair-dinkum interviews, he drives to work so as to avoid meeting people...

Finally someone needs to mentioned his ill fitting suits or is it just his head that is disproportionate to his body - either way he looks weird.

[Dave R]

Motoring enthusiast senator... yet he doesn't even know what the current model of Commodore is, thinks that the Camry, Commodore and Territory are the top selling cars in the country and doesn't know who won Bathurst last year. What a joke, this clown is on a senator's salary yet couldn't be bothered to do the most basic homework. 99% of forum members would be more knowledgeable than this guy.

[Silver Ghia]

He seems to know his Fords better though.

[LoudPipes]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

He seems to know his Fords better though.

He knew 3 of the desirable classic Ford models, 2 of them being Yank cars but he didn’t know that 351 was the resurrected iconic badge for the final GT.
I bet most on this forum could have answered that.

[xxx000]

I'd suggest 99% of those who voted for him knew nothing about him and merely relied on his party's name to make their choice.
I agree the interview sounds very scripted

[Trevor 57]

Originally Posted by xxx000

I'd suggest 99% of those who voted for him knew nothing about him and merely relied on his party's name to make their choice.
I agree the interview sounds very scripted

it is not his fault the electoral system is ******

[Franco Cozzo]

Well none of you whingers here stepped up to do the job and run as the senator for AMEP.

Too many heroes and not enough capes.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Well none of you whingers here stepped up to do the job and run as the senator for AMEP.

Too many heroes and not enough capes.

You can't be serious. Not all of us want to be senators- but when some clown unexpectedly falls into the job after being marketed as a "motoring enthusiast" out to represent the interests of enthusiasts and the industry as a whole, yet doesn't know basic things about the industry or things that enthusiasts are drawn to (like the biggest motorsport event of the year, Bathurst) palms will meet faces.

As long as our taxes are paying this clown $200k per year, he's going to be a topic of discussion. I particularly enjoyed his reference to the 6 year term and that he's in no rush to do anything.

[LoudPipes]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Well none of you whingers here stepped up to do the job and run as the senator for AMEP.

Too many heroes and not enough capes.

I’m also no Mechanic, Dentist, Doctor or a whole range other things but I do feel I’m entitled to be critical when I encounter one I don’t believe is up to scratch.
That’s a right afforded to me by the fact I live in a democracy.
He's a poor motoring enthusiast's representative in my opinion.

[1TUFFUTE]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Well none of you whingers here stepped up to do the job and run as the senator for AMEP.

Too many heroes and not enough capes.

really??? Wow. He chose his career line. Everyone can only have ONE job. If he's rubbish he should be gone.
If I was his boss he'd be GONE as he's clearly not passionate or even interested in his job. I know nothing about him or what he's done...but if he's supposed to be all things motoring then......

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by 1TUFFUTE

really??? Wow. He chose his career line. Everyone can only have ONE job. If he's rubbish he should be gone.
If I was his boss he'd be GONE as he's clearly not passionate or even interested in his job. I know nothing about him or what he's done...but if he's supposed to be all things motoring then......

If you know nothing about him or what he's done do you really think you're in a position to comment ?

[OLDFORDNUT]

i joined the party through a write up on this forum and thought Great we will finally get a chance to stop some of our rites and liberties being taken away ,Then i watched several intervies with Ricky Muir and was left embarrassed and worried the public are going to see no changes or representation as he's a dimwit.

[Bill M]

Granted that Ricky is not on the shortlist for the Mensa awards but with the increasing challenges that motorists face having a representative who is aligned with those who enjoy vehicles is a welcome change from the usual narrow interest groups that seem to dominate the political scene.
Time will tell.

[BadMax]

Oh the hypocrisy! Is knowing the latest badge on a Falcadore really going to help getting this country back on track?
Spare me the BS!

Adrenaline, before you continue to miss-quote for your own benefit, here is the comment you are referring to in it's full context;

I've got six years, so there is no rush to get in there and make knee-jerk reactions but to get in there and think about things really sensibly, consult the experts and develop policies around that.

[xxx000]

Originally Posted by BadMax

Oh the hypocrisy! Is knowing the latest badge on a Falcadore really going to help getting this country back on track?
Spare me the BS!

Adrenaline, before you continue to miss-quote for your own benefit, here is the comment you are referring to in it's full context;

I've got six years, so there is no rush to get in there and make knee-jerk reactions but to get in there and think about things really sensibly, consult the experts and develop policies around that.

Try and convince me that Muir didn't get help with that answer

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by BadMax

Oh the hypocrisy! Is knowing the latest badge on a Falcadore really going to help getting this country back on track?
Spare me the BS!

Adrenaline, before you continue to miss-quote for your own benefit, here is the comment you are referring to in it's full context;

I've got six years, so there is no rush to get in there and make knee-jerk reactions but to get in there and think about things really sensibly, consult the experts and develop policies around that.

This guy isn't supposed to get this country "back on track". In fact I don't think this country is off track to begin with. He reckons he's representing motoring enthusiasts and the auto industry and that's how he was marketed, yet doesn't know the most basic things about the local automotive scene. And that quote is exactly what I'm referring to. It's been discussed before, this guy is likely just going to cruise through his 6 year term collecting his $200k per year and continue to give semi-scripted interviews with vague answers like "I've got six years, there is no rush" or we'll "consult the experts" or " I'd have to do a bit of research" or "I can't wait to get some more facts and information". I got nothing from that interview. And nobody is jealous- you just expect an elected official representing the people & earning top dollar to have a grasp on what he claims to specialise in.

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

This guy isn't supposed to get this country "back on track". In fact I don't think this country is off track to begin with. He reckons he's representing motoring enthusiasts and the auto industry and that's how he was marketed, yet doesn't know the most basic things about the local automotive scene. And that quote is exactly what I'm referring to. It's been discussed before, this guy is likely just going to cruise through his 6 year term collecting his $200k per year and continue to give semi-scripted interviews with vague answers like "I've got six years, there is no rush" or we'll "consult the experts" or " I'd have to do a bit of research" or "I can't wait to get some more facts and information". I got nothing from that interview. And nobody is jealous- you just expect an elected official representing the people & earning top dollar to have a grasp on what he claims to specialise in.

Exactly!

Fair enough he's found himself in a place he probably never imagined he would, but fair dinkum, if you are going to represent people who congregate under the banner of Motoring Enthusiasts, at least start with someone who has some basic knowledge of the subject.
There are not 3 other numbers in the history of Australian motoring which are as widely regarded as the humble 3,5 and 1.
Apart from the return of the GT in the EB series I cannot think of another moment in Fords history where they have paid greater homage, than to resurrect the 351...
He had nothing, he clearly states he has little interest in the Automotive sector other than tinkering with second hand cars.
I imagine his view of representing Enthusiasts was about drag strips, speeding fines and hoon laws.

How could you be an Enthusiast and not have reasonable knowledge or at least a well thought opinion of the demise of Auto manufacturing and associated challenges, in Australia.

It is embarrassing to say the least.
Im sorry, but that's the way it is.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

This guy isn't supposed to get this country "back on track". In fact I don't think this country is off track to begin with. He reckons he's representing motoring enthusiasts and the auto industry and that's how he was marketed, yet doesn't know the most basic things about the local automotive scene. And that quote is exactly what I'm referring to. It's been discussed before, this guy is likely just going to cruise through his 6 year term collecting his $200k per year and continue to give semi-scripted interviews with vague answers like "I've got six years, there is no rush" or we'll "consult the experts" or " I'd have to do a bit of research" or "I can't wait to get some more facts and information". I got nothing from that interview. And nobody is jealous- you just expect an elected official representing the people & earning top dollar to have a grasp on what he claims to specialise in.

You miss the point Ricky Muir does not need to know much about the automotive scene since he has Motorists Enthusiasts Party to advise & guide him on policies much like any other politician who belongs to their own parties & guided the same way.

Cheers.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by trublu

You miss the point Ricky Muir does not need to know much about the automotive scene since he has Motorists Enthusiasts Party to advise & guide him on policies much like any other politician who belongs to their own parties & guided the same way.

Cheers.

I don't like the idea of him being a clueless puppet for AMEP, a party that was only formed last year and has been in constant turmoil since his election (another two sacked this month). Perhaps I'm asking too much of the motoring enthusiast party senator when I suggest he should know what the current model of Commodore is, given the local industry is falling apart, or that he know which cars are the top sellers in the country. He's been conscious of his new job since last year, yet it seems he still hasn't been bothered to do a simple google search about the industry he's meant to stand for, that concerns me. At the end of the day it's him making the decisions, not the people he's constantly sacking.

[Itsme]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

I don't like the idea of him being a clueless puppet for AMEP, a party that was only formed last year and has been in constant turmoil since his election (another two sacked this month). Perhaps I'm asking too much of the motoring enthusiast party senator when I suggest he should know what the current model of Commodore is, given the local industry is falling apart, or that he know which cars are the top sellers in the country. He's been conscious of his new job since last year, yet it seems he still hasn't been bothered to do a simple google search about the industry he's meant to stand for, that concerns me. At the end of the day it's him making the decisions, not the people he's constantly sacking.

Take it easy on your self, there has been far worse people in politics than Ricky Muir, nothing really changes much in our circus of politics in this country of ours.

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by trublu

You miss the point Ricky Muir does not need to know much about the automotive scene since he has Motorists Enthusiasts Party to advise & guide him on policies much like any other politician who belongs to their own parties & guided the same way.

Cheers.

Lol, Ricky has more credibility than them, and he has next to none himself...

[Maka]

A day in the life of Ricky Muir, old but not a bad read -

http://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/n...200#.VAGDRqOTB

cheers, Maka

[Dash_XR]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

.."this guy is likely just going to cruise through his 6 year term collecting his $200k per year and continue to give semi-scripted interviews with vague answers like "I've got six years, there is no rush" or we'll "consult the experts" or " I'd have to do a bit of research" or "I can't wait to get some more facts and information".

How is that different from any pollie? Major parties struggle to get there changes through so one little independent has next to no chance.

What do people really expect him to achieve? Lower rego? Lower insurance premiums? Less accidents? Being allowed to put a big block in a little 70's hatch again? He has one insignificant vote, that's it. As long as he doesn't get tangled up in the Palmer train wreck he might be ok.

[cheap]

Originally Posted by Dash_XR

How is that different from any pollie? Major parties struggle to get there changes through so one little independent has next to no chance.

What do people really expect him to achieve? Lower rego? Lower insurance premiums? Less accidents? Being allowed to put a big block in a little 70's hatch again? He has one insignificant vote, that's it. As long as he doesn't get tangled up in the Palmer train wreck he might be ok.

Lower rego - states issue/responsibility
Lower insurance - states and commercial issue
Less accidents - states issue/responsibility
Big block in a small car - NCOP issue/responsibility which I think is administered by Dept of Infrastructure, and definitely an issue for individual Dept of Transport

Doesn't look like Ricky will have much to do does it, possibly count his money, go on a few overseas trips, issue the odd written statement, he doesn't seem to actually do real interviews. Can't think of much else.

However, Ricky did once say he would do something or other for the "after market industry" but then Ricky got confused when he was asked to explain...

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by cheap

Lower rego - states issue/responsibility
Lower insurance - states and commercial issue
Less accidents - states issue/responsibility
Big block in a small car - NCOP issue/responsibility which I think is administered by Dept of Infrastructure, and definitely an issue for individual Dept of Transport

Doesn't look like Ricky will have much to do does it, possibly count his money, go on a few overseas trips, issue the odd written statement, he doesn't seem to actually do real interviews. Can't think of much else.

However, Ricky did once say he would do something or other for the "after market industry" but then Ricky got confused when he was asked to explain...

Good points on the State Government responsibilities.... Maybe he could investigate if the Federal Government should take over the governance of the above areas?
I've wondered for a long time the merit in our State and Federal responsibilities, ie why should road laws, rego, roadworthy requirements, speed camera policies etc etc etc differ across states....?