tinhat
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Tony Abbott for PM
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Many busy people do find it difficult to attend the regular training sessions or meetings. There are usually in organisations such as this some regular aptitude testing sessions, for the busy this is all that is needed. You are correct. Care to comment some more. Are you questioning his commitment to local action against Fires?
Thanks tinhat,
Nobody could accuse Tony Abbott of not being out with the people, and no mention on websites.
Unlike some .
gg
Where we are CFS meetings are held monthly during the off season and weekly during the fire season.There are many callouts during the year -not only for bushfires,but for vehicle accidents house fires etc.
I wondered how a city-based politician could attend country RFS meetings,a lot of driving to meetings,but as was explained there is a city based Rural Fire Service near Tony Abbott's home.
It occurred to me that when in Canberra he would not have the time to train with local units,although they would be more easily accessed.
Lighten up GG!
I wondered how a city-based politician could attend country RFS meetings,a lot of driving to meetings,but as was explained there is a city based Rural Fire Service near Tony Abbott's home.
It occurred to me that when in Canberra he would not have the time to train with local units,although they would be more easily accessed.
Lighten up GG!
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You are a sad negative person.
Lay off Tony and all volunteers fighting fires.
No matter whether they turned up for a cup of tea of a Tuesday night all year, or not.
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Agree GG, it's pretty sad when people criticise those fighting the fires. It hot and dangerous work and it shows Abbott's commitment to the community.
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I for one am happy to see Tony go into danger to help stop the bushfires. :couch
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Now that's being very nasty when he is there battling heat and smoke to help others. Is it a requirement to be horribly nasty to be a labor supporter?
That destroys your credibility, imo, Knobby...
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Now that's being very nasty when he is there battling heat and smoke to help others. Is it a requirement to be horribly nasty to be a labor supporter?
That destroys your credibility, imo, Knobby...
I was being funny! I knew I would have to hide behind the couch. I'd like to see the Prime Minister joining in the fight also.
I have a very dry sense of humour.
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Fair enough, Knobby! It came across as if you were hoping he would die or be hurt - my apologies if I misunderstood!
As much as I don't like Gillard, I would not wish that on her either.
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Me-thinks neither of them would put themselves in any real danger.
The guys fighting the bushfires do though. Good on them.
At least Abbott was there with genuine intentions to fight fires.
Did you see the 'RANGER' there making sandwiches and handing out cups of tea to firies or was she there for the photo shoot with that stupid grin of hers?
She makes me want to throw up every time I see her on TV taking advantage of a dangerous situation.
"LOOK AT ME, I AM HERE, CAN EVRYONE SEE ME. I AM HERE TO GIVE SUPPORT"
Where was she when the ''GOOSE" had to admit he was not going to make for a surplus buget as promised?
Did any of you people criticise Julia Gillard for attending that folk show in Queensland?Nothing wrong with seeing what Tony Abbott is about as well,especially as the silly season is coming up with politics.
Having said that it is good of Tony Abbott to give up his holidays for fire-fighting.I did not realise he had a long term commitment to the RFS
I have been a long term member of fire fighting organisations and have given up many long days and nights at fires-big ones as well.
In my bottom drawer somewhere I have a certificate for my voluntary services at numerous brigades,instructing on the safe operation and maintenance of chainsaws.
Some of you people seem to be followers looking for a leader?
In politics we are in a dark valley at the moment and how people can get excited by either Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott is somewhat puzzling on one hand ,but understandable on the other.
Having said that it is good of Tony Abbott to give up his holidays for fire-fighting.I did not realise he had a long term commitment to the RFS
I have been a long term member of fire fighting organisations and have given up many long days and nights at fires-big ones as well.
In my bottom drawer somewhere I have a certificate for my voluntary services at numerous brigades,instructing on the safe operation and maintenance of chainsaws.
Some of you people seem to be followers looking for a leader?
In politics we are in a dark valley at the moment and how people can get excited by either Julia Gillard or Tony Abbott is somewhat puzzling on one hand ,but understandable on the other.
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I think Abbott is deadweight, but I don't see how you can criticise a guy who is helping out his community by risking his own personal safety. He was doing it long before he was an MP and probably will be long after. He doesn't seem to draw attention to himself when he does it either.
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Humour is fine. To me, implying that it would be a good thing if Mr Abbott were to be injured while assisting in the fighting of fires is not funny in the least. Criticise him by all means by making valid points against him, but to use the excuse of humour to wish ill on anyone is something I'd never have expected of you, Knobby.
+1.
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Not sure that we could find real malice aforethought.
In the heat of some discussions emotions fly, mixed with biases, left v right as well as social background. Bad comment yes but in the light the thread's supposed or emergent spirit, understandable.
Under Parliamentary privilege our MP's go close to this every day.
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Thats not a dry sense of humour, a dry sense of humour is if someone said to you "you're witty." (for instance)
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You are joking surely. Publicity written all over it.
In fact in my own experience those from the city out in the bush can compromise and make dangerous situations worse. High ranking Officers and Government Officials need to stay behind the bunkers to make the plans and give directions from the top.
Of course in reality he would have been kept in a safe situation which at the end of the day goes back to the first point.
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Tony Abbott has long history of volunteering and community activism. It's for real.
But as Explod rightly points out there is no way he would (or should) be allowed to be exposed to significant danger as a volunteer fire fighter. He is firstly the Leader of the Opposition and it would be irresponsible IMV to see him risking his life in a fire situation.
And it is a far better look for him to do his community activities as matter of factly as possible.
But as Explod rightly points out there is no way he would (or should) be allowed to be exposed to significant danger as a volunteer fire fighter. He is firstly the Leader of the Opposition and it would be irresponsible IMV to see him risking his life in a fire situation.
And it is a far better look for him to do his community activities as matter of factly as possible.
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And surely the electorate is entitled to know where Abbott has gone when Truss is taking the reigns in his absence? He is on the public payroll and I don't see any problem.
Labor has done nothing but try to destroy Abbott's image. I don't see any problem in letting people into his life. Many did not even know of his fire fighting interest - I didn't know how long until yesterday.
Gillard has let people into her personal life in the lodge obviously in an attempt to gain public support. I don't see why Abbott should continue to stay quiet about his community service for so many years especially when labor go out of their way to smear him.
It's about time the public knew that Abbott has been helping in the community for a long time. Not only fires, but also surf life saving and aboriginal work.
Have your ever complained when Gillard has had photo shoots with school children, holding babies or any other such thing? And that's not actually helping anyone - just publicity shoots.