“I apologise for shopping here”

That’s what I feel like saying to some shop assistants for daring to ask for service.

It’s not that they’re having a bad day. They always seem to have a bad day every day.

The economy can be tough on retail, but bad service can be tougher. There are lots of people out there who want to part with their money, but there are some retailers who obviously don’t want to accept it.

Clive, do what you do best

Clive Palmer is a capable businessman who should stick to doing what he knows best: Creating prosperous businesses that employ lots of people.

He should give up on politics. The Palmer United Party has no cohesive policies, no clear message and has lost control of its agenda.

If Clive wants a place in history, people will remember him more for the thousands of jobs he creates rather than the ineffective politician he has the potential of becoming.