The NBN is a nation-building thang
It helped decide an election
I long for a fast and lasting Internet connection
But I dont like the NBN’s chances of getting an erection
I’ll go on having a coffee and a read of the paper
As my webpages gasp and struggle to refresh
I’ll miss that great bargain on eBay as my bid turns up 10 seconds late
My downloads, in their many forms
Face a long and uncertain fate
The Coalition would prefer we have a slower, cheaper connection
Using technology that is made up of wires, sticks, glue and blu-tack
The Rainbow Government members really like the NBN and the part it played in their election
But they have a cost blow-out fear and tales of householder connnection rejection
So let’s just get on with it Australia
We cant be the slow ones on the net
Let’s just build the best one
That everyone can afford to get
Might I offer a word or two to the wise for the pollies
Do it once – do it well – do it for everyone
Just drop the politics and agree that the NBN is a nation-building-thang.