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Clive Palmer sounds surprisingly good and is a hit with the audience

Bob Katter should be locked up
 
I say decentralize the ABC news production studios away from the claustrophobia of the inner city, where the cognoscenti are on a different planet to everyday Australians.

But I'm happy for quality programs like Classic Breakfast (Classic FM) to be transmitted from anywhere Emma Ayres and Ivan Lloyd would like.
 
With the ALP in meltdown the ABC web site is following this in the national interest by having as it's lead story
"Cloning Breakthrough"

Ignoring the demise of your overlords wont make it go away................
 
I was pleasantly surprised by Leigh Sales this evening, following Tony Abbott's Budget Reply speech, choosing John Hewson to comment on it.
I'd have expected someone from the Left. Good to see that at least some parts of the ABC are attempting a different approach.

In complete contrast was a thoroughly nauseating exchange on RN "Breakfast" this morning between Fran Kelly and Paul Bongiorno, almost weeping in sympathy with the Prime Ministers "heartfelt emotional breakdown" in parliament yesterday. This, of course, followed many replays of the actual 'tearful' Ms Gillard.

Apart from one dedicated Left follower here, and maybe two on another forum, the vast majority of reactions have been absolutely cynical.
 
Julia said:
Apart from one dedicated Left follower here, and maybe two on another forum, the vast majority of reactions have been absolutely cynical.
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Yes, so true. It's sad we have all become so cynical, but it is completely justified.
 
Julia said:
I was pleasantly surprised by Leigh Sales this evening, following Tony Abbott's Budget Reply speech, choosing John Hewson to comment on it.
I'd have expected someone from the Left. Good to see that at least some parts of the ABC are attempting a different approach.

In complete contrast was a thoroughly nauseating exchange on RN "Breakfast" this morning between Fran Kelly and Paul Bongiorno, almost weeping in sympathy with the Prime Ministers "heartfelt emotional breakdown" in parliament yesterday. This, of course, followed many replays of the actual 'tearful' Ms Gillard.

Apart from one dedicated Left follower here, and maybe two on another forum, the vast majority of reactions have been absolutely cynical.
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I would agree totally Julia, it will be imperative on an incoming coalition, should they win, to give serious consideration to the ABC, it's far left stance and the value that ordinary ABC listeners and viewers, and the general population turned off by it's political role receive from it.

It is also a "snooty" organisation, not targetting the ordinary lower income or less well educated or disadvantaged of this nation with any programmes. It is an Orwellian "Big Brother" for The Left. of The Left.

Presently the ABC seems to think it is run for it's own good and not for the public or the nation.

Whether this involves a new charter, mass layoffs , or whatever, something needs to be done.

The ABC and the ALP are not done for yet, though. Together they may still win the election for the latter.

Let us hope not.

gg
 
Knobby22 said:
Yes, so true. It's sad we have all become so cynical, but it is completely justified.
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I think she seriously believes people can be fooled easily, I really do think she's drunk with power and will do anything to retain it , trouble is she hasn't a clue how to do it.:2twocents
 
I'd imagine Kerry O'Brien is warming up the tonsils for election night coverage. "There's another seat lost for the ABC..er.. "

But I think Labor is beyond even the powers of the ABC. So I'd expect a few OMG epiphanies from the announcers and presenters, as they realize that a new broom is just 4 short months away.
 
noco said:
Who knows, we might see a few more ABC turn coats out to impress the coalition just to retain their jobs
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I actually think Chris Urhlman has always been pretty objective in his interviews.

Leigh Sales is better, however.
 
noco said:
Who knows, we might see a few more ABC turn coats out to impress the coalition just to retain their jobs
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Julia said:
I actually think Chris Urhlman has always been pretty objective in his interviews.

Leigh Sales is better, however.
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I cannot ever see Leigh Sales or Chris Uhlmann ever out of a job.

Two class acts, able to give it to both sides.

Chris' articles and interviews over the last few years show a depth of perception, groundedness and an intolerance of cant and bull****.

They are both a light in an otherwise dank left bowl of ABC gruel.

gg
 
Aussiejeff said:
For some reason, every time Penny opens her trap and starts spouting egonomics, I begin to feel nauseous.. :vomit:
Is that so Wong?
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Wong is one of the most vicious politicians in Australian parliamentary history. And before the gender police come out, I'm no fan of Slipper or Thompson either.

Only 4 months until the re-assertion of free speech - Anything But Conservative: survey confirms all you suspected about the ABC: http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/...vey_confirms_all_you_suspected_about_the_abc/

ABC staff - Leigh Sales has woken up, what about the rest of you in (for NSW) Ultimo? Seats could be lost for the ABC.

Otherwise known as AWU broadcasting. But I've gone too far there haven't I.
 
Logique said:
Only 4 months until the re-assertion of free speech - Anything But Conservative: survey confirms all you suspected about the ABC: http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/...vey_confirms_all_you_suspected_about_the_abc/
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So the assumption was that if someone voted labor, they were biased? Did an equal number of Liberal voters apply for those jobs? Is this a new call for affirmative action for conservative leaning voters to write "biased" articles?

I think we are through the looking glass here. It's amazing what people call bias. Accordingly to Bolt's terminology, most people here at ASF skew "violently" conservative!
 
I think it's the opinion forming programs, news and current affairs, including Media Watch-the-conservatives. Where are the conservatives on Insiders, Lateline, aside from road-to-Damascus Leigh Sales, or 7:30.

That's a bit unfair to Leigh Sales who I rate.

The assumption by the taxpayer-funded inner city broadcaster is, that if you vote Coalition you are biased and misogynist.

Apologies to Emma Ayres and Ivan Lloyd (Classic FM), I don't mean you.
 
Some Dude said:
So the assumption was that if someone voted labor, they were biased? Did an equal number of Liberal voters apply for those jobs? Is this a new call for affirmative action for conservative leaning voters to write "biased" articles?

I think we are through the looking glass here. It's amazing what people call bias. Accordingly to Bolt's terminology, most people here at ASF skew "violently" conservative!
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I think in some shape or form, we are all violently skewered by pollies at some time..... :cry:
 
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