Based closely on actual events. How a community of everyday people take the side of a corrupt corporation and shonky manager against a neighbour who only blew the whistle to protect the same neighbours and himself. Not a story where bombs explode and people are shot, however very factual right down to the dialogue (changed names, locations etc). Weird and funny happenings go along whistleblowing, this story has a dash of humour. Below, quotes from book. Obie Dips , a modern 'Rockstar manager', tall, confident, spiked hair. Bankrupted twice in Queensland, sneaked to Sydney in darkest sunnies, now the multi millionaire. With body guard, driver, pin stripes and BMW, a touch of dash, mystery with mist.
Abraham Lincoln is older, tall, educated, an elegant speaker. He gains respect. Once a high ranking "Painters and Dockers" representative, the most feared union in the country. Despite the style, he plays hard. Noble Jim , originally from United States, sometimes claim he's Canadian? Some consider him as role model, delights discussing politics, the successful 'ways' past US presidents. Describes his profession as 'the noble art of teaching', proudly says this service holds him in highest repute. Enjoys kicking, punching both stuffed bags and timber dummies, 'apparently' a student of Bruce Lee's during his young American days. Malcolm X.
He's tall and solid with strong presence. He sits on the board of Australia's leading airline companies. He has sway and is not totally blinded by the committee's propaganda. Miss Gillard is Obie's lawyer. I suspect word of low currency. I later find she works for Obie full time, enough said. Richard Nixon's input at meetings consists of mumbled barbs. The politician, or con man as he honestly referred to himself, is at best when working one on one behind scenes.
Judge King Xerses "you may get justice, but you will have to pay for it". Jesse James A steel safe door obscures me from sight, not intimidated I walk out. I am solid, this 'bonecrusher' is quickly on his way. Crazy Bull , the short, solid type, a firm character. First impression a feisty human bulldog. Fair Consumer Trading just another human watchdog effectively endorsing what they are supposed to be stopping. Conciliation the name, brushing under carpet the game.