2010 Federal Election

[Calliope]

Interesting how this ASF poll (started a few weeks aback) absolutely flies in the face of the latest main stream media polls.

It is not surprising. ASF members are capable of thinking for themselves.

Have they "moved forward" & fallen in love with Julia?

It would be a risky business falling in love with the Virgin Queen.

You may have noticed that Gillard never misses an opportunity to extol the virtues of her parents. However she nominates neither as her role model. Her role model, she says, is a lying, fornicating, adulterous boozehound...Bob Hawke.

 

[Calliope]

A poll in today's Brisbane Sunday-Mail. One thing it shows is that Labor supporters don't read newspapers online.

Results: Who would you vote for?
Thanks for voting!

Which party will get your first preference?
Labor
16.7% (1065 votes)
Liberal
63.67% (4060 votes)
National
4.96% (316 votes)
Greens
6.68% (426 votes)
Independent or some other party
4.23% (270 votes)
None of them
3.76% (240 votes)
Total votes: 6377

 

[Macquack]

Her role model, she says, is a lying, fornicating, adulterous boozehound...Bob Hawke.

Loosen up Calliope.

Bob Hawke is a great "aussie" bloke who liked a beer.

His academic achievements were complemented by setting a new world speed record for beer drinking: a yard glass (approximately 3 imperial pints or 1.7 litres) in eleven seconds.[10] In his memoirs, Hawke suggested that this single feat may have contributed to his political success more than any other, by endearing him to a voting population with a strong beer culture.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hawke

How come anyone who is labor is the devil in your eyes?

 

[Calliope]

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Bob Hawke is a great "aussie" bloke who liked a beer

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Your role model too it seems. He certainly had a foul mouth.

How come anyone who is labor is the devil in your eyes?

Not all. I much prefer Keating to Fraser.

 

[So_Cynical]

So Cynical, your comments above show little understanding of the effects of psychological stress and constant high concentration in a mentally demanding role.

Oh com on Julia...constant high concentration and psychological stress..so you think you don't have to constantly concentrate when working on a 3 story roof? or on the deck of a boat that's in constant motion? somehow you think there's no stress involved with this type of work?

I'm stunned.

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Physical bias in those definitions.

Of course there's a physical bias...hard work is physical.

 

[namrog]

So you don't think some of us might have already put in some hard years and are now reaping the benefits and relaxing a bit from hard physical work?

Are you not being hypocritical in hanging out with us "non workers" who contribute nothing??!!

I have no doubt that some are reaping the benefits of their lifes work and good luck to em, I'm sure most deserve their rewards, that's why i said majority...

And no, I'm not being hypocritical, I have a busted shoulder at the moment that's stopping me from doing much, so here I am on an online forum wasting time .....

 

[drsmith]

Of course there's a physical bias...hard work is physical.

Demanding work however is not limited to physical work.

Work using the brain has generally been higher paid than physical work as it is easier to learn the skills to do the latter.

 

[Aussiejeff]

Demanding work however is not limited to physical work.

Work using the brain has generally been higher paid than physical work as it is easier to learn the skills to do the latter.

Wot has that got to do with title of this thread?

Do you mean electronic voting should be introduced??

Please explain!

 

[So_Cynical]

Thread back on topic

lets see how ASF members vote

ASF members have overwhelmingly voted for the Liberal/national coalition 62.96% clearly demonstrating the political conservatism of the majority of ASF members.

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Now for a reality check lets see how the major betting and bookmaking agency's rate the chances of a Lib/Nat victory 24.5% according to crikey.com.au as of last Friday 16/7/10

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/pollytics/2010/07/16/betting-market-friday-16/

Perhaps we need to do a "who do you think will win poll" because even thou the vast majority of ASFers will vote Lib/Nat i doubt the majority of them are silly enough to think Abbott can actually win.
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[drsmith]

Wot has that got to do with title of this thread?

Do you mean electronic voting should be introduced??

Please explain!

Not if the filter passes muster.

 

[grace]

Interesting how this ASF poll (started a few weeks aback) absolutely flies in the face of the latest main stream media polls.

Our ASF poll is not surprising. ASF members are not what I would consider main stream.

I don't think the real result will be anything like the ASF poll though.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Our ASF poll is not surprising. ASF members are not what I would consider main stream.

I don't think the real result will be anything like the ASF poll though.

I suppose on ASF, people know the value of a quid, and don't waste it on bloody pink batts and million dollar school canteens.

gg

 

[electronicmaster]

We need to make sure none of the major parties come to power. We need a mixed bag of parties that is ruled only by a lesser party.

The goal behind this idea? So we become in control of our own destiny.

That is? If you value true freedom, free speech and a free economy ......

Imagine:-

- Restructuring of the media
- Eliminating GST.
- Demolishing all government debt
- Removal of the British Empire and laws
- Restoring the constitution, and removing amendments that relate to the British Empire
- Demolishing the Central Bank that is linked to the FED Reserve
- Removal of Income Tax, Stamp duty and Capital Gains Tax
- Removal of the Debt system by implementing a credit (real wealth) system.
- Our money is backed 100% buy Gold and/or Silver. No deviations

 

[Calliope]

ASF members have overwhelmingly voted for the Liberal/national coalition 62.96% clearly demonstrating the political conservatism of the majority of ASF members.

It just goes to show the majority of ASF members are not as gullible as you. However you can take comfort from the knowledge that the majority of voters in general are as easily manipulated as you..

 

[Macquack]

What background do you come from Calliope, to be such a superior fellow?

 

[Calliope]

What background do you come from Calliope, to be such a superior fellow?

It has to be worked at. Take a tip from me. You can't acquire it by sitting on your backside watching whales.

 

[Mofra]

Labour has now confirmed they will receive Green preferences for the election, which paves the way for a campaign to appeal to "middle Australia".

Once again we will have the choice of two parties who have reasonably similar policies, or minor parties who (with few exceptions) are likely to wield little in the way of political power.

Should think the % of primary vote that goes to the two major parties will reduce this election.

 

[dutchie]

Labour has now confirmed they will receive Green preferences for the election

If this is true then its all over for the Libs.

 

[Calliope]

If this is true then its all over for the Libs.

Yes and Labor will give Greens preferences in the Senate, thus ensuring that the Greens will control the Senate and hamstring any Reps legislation they don't agree with.

This just shows the stupidity of Labor spin doctors getting their knickers in a knot about Abbott's Work Choices policies. The Greens hate the bosses even more than Labor.

The Coalition is on track to lose the election. They will probably be better off in Opposition than being hamstung in Government.

All legislation during the next term will be regressive.

 

[Mofra]

If this is true then its all over for the Libs.

It was always on the cards. Neither party provides too much in the way of confidence to the voter so minor parties & preferences will be very important.
I'd expect Family First to direct preferences to the Libs.