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We're not far from this government's last supper now.Yep they were responsible for the world oil shocks that help cause them not to mention the breaking of inflation cycle world wide BTW you forgot the one under Fraser in 83 must have been Labors fault to.
Ah that would be the coalition you are talking about then.
A bit of light reading.....make of it what you will.
FACT: Australia’s escaped relatively unscathed from the so-called “Global Financial Crisis” due to the legacy of the Howard Government leaving strong budget surpluses and eliminating the debt - Australia had no net debt federally, and, according to the IMF, some of the lowest gross debt in the world. Furthermore, the Howard government's reforms to industrial relations ensured a flexible labour market and increase productivity. This – combined with some prudent monetary policy (the lowering of relatively-high interest rates by the Reserve Bank giving Australians a higher disposable income, thereby boosting consumption) and the strength of Australian banks – is what spared us.
Estonia real GDP growth for the period 2008-13 was negative 4.5%.MYTH: Countries who cut spending did worse between 2008-2013 than those who increased spending
FACT: In every country where governments cut spending, the economy started to boom. Estonia is a good example of this, and even , Sweden – the darling country of the left! - slashed spending which resulted in an “economic miracle”. Other examples are numerous.
I like light reading. I also like doing further research of the facts. Not going to do all of them, because I don't want to commit to the time, but a few seemed flawed.
Estonia real GDP growth for the period 2008-13 was negative 4.5%.
Unemloyment in Estonia was 5.5% in 2008. In 2013 it is now 8.3% (after peaking at around 18% in 2010).
Can you please explain how this is a booming economy?
Sure, you can assume that if you want, but your assumption would be wrong. Julia asked me for the source of the article, and I provided it.Did I miss the source of this article? Since there is no source provided can we assume it is your personal work?
You don't have any interest in checking the actual facts of articles that you share on a public forum?I don’t have the slightest interest in explaining anything to you in relation to that article.
I didn’t write it, I have expressed neither agreement nor disagreement with any of it, I simply posted it here for the interest of this forum. As I said, make of it what you will.
Supposedly? You don't even know for sure.Sure, you can assume that if you want, but your assumption would be wrong. Julia asked me for the source of the article, and I provided it.
... I just can't wait for Saturday to be over ...
MATT WORDSWORTH: It's not just Forde that looks lost for Kevin Rudd in Queensland; Labor's head office is privately describing internal polling as grim and deteriorating. After the leadership change, they were talking of winning back seats lost in 2010. Now they're facing losing up to half the eight they now hold.
Even Kevin Rudd is at risk of losing his seat of Griffith to former AMA chief Dr Bill Glasson.
You don't have any interest in checking the actual facts of articles that you share on a public forum?
That sounds absurd to me. What does interest you, if not the truth?
Supposedly? You don't even know for sure.
Is this the first sign of the electoral rout to come for Labor ?
http://catallaxyfiles.com/2013/09/0...s-has-an-electoral-wipe-out-already-occurred/
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Two now Doc. A bottle of red cordial on the counter.We're not far from this government's last supper now.
Three sleeps to go.
Senior Labor sources across the factions have told The Australian that Mr Shorten is expected to get the nod to fill the Prime Minister's shoes in opposition -- despite resentment about what they consider his duplicitous role in the dumping of Julia Gillard in June.
Mr Shorten is still not on speaking terms with factional allies within Labor, including Wayne Swan and Stephen Conroy.
He is also off-side with figures from his political power base -- Paul Howes and Bill Ludwig from the Australian Workers Union.
All, however, are expected to put aside their anger and join Mr Shorten's main remaining backer -- the ALP's dominant Right faction in NSW -- in an anticipated post-election leadership contest.
With Labor headed for defeat on Saturday, senior party sources say Mr Rudd will almost certainly be dropped, despite having returned to the leadership little more than 70 days ago.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...rudd-in-griffith/story-fnho52jo-1226710938137As he tries to capture the electoral momentum flowing his way, Mr Abbott warned Mr Rudd's constituents they could face a by-election if Labor lost but the PM retained his seat.
"If he does lose the election but holds his seat there will swiftly be a by-election in Griffith and that's the last thing that people want," Mr Abbott said.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has defended the Coalition's decision not to have two of its major policies independently costed, saying the measures are "bulletproof".
Thankfully I'll be out of state come Saturday and have already submitted my vote.
Tony Abbott's climate change policies have been costed. He's not going to spend any more than he's budgeted.Tony Abbott defends not having 'bulletproof' climate change and broadband policies costed
Tony Abbott's climate change policies have been costed. He's not going to spend any more than he's budgeted.
How's the rollout of Labor's NBN going ?
Two more sleeps.
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