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Doesn't he risk further irritating the electorate if he pushes the election date out to the end of the year?
Perhaps I'm atypical, but the longer all this goes on, the more fed up with it all I become.
 
Julia said:
Doesn't he risk further irritating the electorate if he pushes the election date out to the end of the year?
Perhaps I'm atypical, but the longer all this goes on, the more fed up with it all I become.
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I suspect he's even more out-there than he was at the time he was first deposed as Labor leader. He is after all the messiah who, after 3-years of plotting has seen off the evil forces from within to rule the land again. ;)

On second thought, perhaps not all the evil forces. That will be interesting to see.

I also note the Tony Abbott is playing him with a very straight bat. This is a good move by the Opposition in my view. There's no need to engage in biff with the glasses wearing kid in the Library who's hurling taunts. Just wait for this attention seeker to see a decline in attention or a change in its nature and he'll throw a big tanty of his own accord.
 
Leigh Sales tonight interviewed Kevin and Christine Fuller whose son was electrocuted while installing pink bats. It was an excellent interview and Mr Fuller was very articulate. He was satisfied with the coroner's report and how they pinpointed the culprits. The best line came near the end when Leigh Sales asked Christine what she wanted from Kevin Rudd. She hesitated a moment and then said, from the heart of a bereaved mother;

"I would like him to disappear".

Amen to that, before he does more harm.
 
Calliope said:
Leigh Sales tonight interviewed Kevin and Christine Fuller whose son was electrocuted while installing pink bats. It was an excellent interview and Mr Fuller was very articulate. He was satisfied with the coroner's report and how they pinpointed the culprits. The best line came near the end when Leigh Sales asked Christine what she wanted from Kevin Rudd. She hesitated a moment and then said;

"I would like him to disappear".

Amen to that, before he does more harm.
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I agree, I think it's time to lift the bar on the quality of our leaders, what we've had lately is pathetic, I hope Abbott shows the way.
 
Mrs Fuller's remark has certainly put this clown under the spotlight. Hopefully she has opened people's eyes as to what a hollow-man Rudd is, and it will the beginning of his fall from grace.

Mr Rudd overnight offered an "unreserved apology" to the victims of the scheme, that was rolled out as a key stimulus measure under his first term as Prime Minister, following the release yesterday of the Queensland Coroner’s report
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Trust Rudd to always be able to trot out an apology on any issue and the then carry on doing the same nasty things.:rolleyes:
 
Calliope said:
near the end when Leigh Sales asked Christine what she wanted from Kevin Rudd. She hesitated a moment and then said, from the heart of a bereaved mother;

"I would like him to disappear".

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Running 24/7 on the ABC. This will deeply hurt Rudds standing.
 
Calliope said:
Mrs Fuller's remark has certainly put this clown under the spotlight. Hopefully she has opened people's eyes as to what a hollow-man Rudd is, and it will the beginning of his fall from grace.

Trust Rudd to always be able to trot out an apology on any issue and the then carry on doing the same nasty things.:rolleyes:
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Peter Beattie used the mea culpa tactic to perfection.

With Rudd, he deigned to challenge the last time around, and wore a lot of flak for that, but he has been proved right. Although not on much else.

I don't see why he couldn't honour 14 Sept election date, it's long established.
 
Anyone who watched the Indonesian Q&A last night could not have failed to be impressed by the intelligence, wit and charm of the Indonesian panelists. The were certainly a cut above the panelists that are inflicted on us at home.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/txt/s3788237.htm

Off Topic, but this illustrates Indonesian disquiet about our attitude to them.

Patronising approach won't impress Indonesia
BY:KORNELIUS PURBA From: The Australian July 05, 2013 12:00AM

MANY Indonesians find it hard to control their temper each time they read or hear any kind of provocative remark from the Australian media, military, politicians or celebrities. The country is perceived as an arrogant neighbour with a strong sense of superiority towards Indonesia and no more important agenda than to destroy its territorial integrity.

To us, Australia is a nation that has little respect for Indonesia, and as a great nation we don't believe we deserve such. We would like Australians to learn more about Indonesia because of our pivotal role in the global community. Yet we often ignore the principle "to know thy neighbour" and instead focus on forcing them to deepen their knowledge about us.
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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...mpress-indonesia/story-e6frg6zo-1226674520315
 
My highlight on The Insiders this morning came after the cartoon segment, when guest cartoonist John Kudelka said "Back to you Kevin...I mean, Barry".

He won't be invited back again.:rolleyes:
 
Calliope said:
Mrs Fuller's remark has certainly put this clown under the spotlight. Hopefully she has opened people's eyes as to what a hollow-man Rudd is, and it will the beginning of his fall from grace.

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Trust Rudd to always be able to trot out an apology on any issue and the then carry on doing the same nasty things.:rolleyes:
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As Christopher Pyne stated, "YOU CAN PUT A NEW LID ON A GARBABE BIN BUT THE PLAIN FACT IS, IT IS THE SAME OLD BIN WITH THE SAME OLD RUBBISH INSIDE.
 
IFocus said:
Wrong thread that would make the ABC apolitical-ish
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It's just a momentary aberration. The tipping point for Rudd's chances came when Christine Fuller said; "I'd like for him to disappear". The monster has crawled out of the slime but he will be sucked back in.
 
noco said:
As Christopher Pyne stated, "YOU CAN PUT A NEW LID ON A GARBABE BIN BUT THE PLAIN FACT IS, IT IS THE SAME OLD BIN WITH THE SAME OLD RUBBISH INSIDE.
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Christopher Pyne is sounding shrill. maybe they should get someone else to make the comments.
 
Knobby22 said:
Christopher Pyne is sounding shrill. maybe they should get someone else to make the comments.
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Well Gillard did say he was a "mincing poodle".

Mincing

To walk or sashe/shante in a very effeminate and/or swishy way. To walk as if wearing a pair of invisible high heels.
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Poodles do tend to be shrill when provoked.
 
Poodles get all the bad press. I had one growing up. It was actually a smart dog.
They can walk on their hind legs though hence the mincing.

I can't put my finger on it but Chris Pyne does remind me of Alexander Downer in some way.
 
Knobby22 said:
Poodles get all the bad press. I had one growing up. It was actually a smart dog.
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They are usually considered the most intelligent dog of all.
(Of course, being a German Shepherd owner, I absolutely cannot accept that.:D)

I can't put my finger on it but Chris Pyne does remind me of Alexander Downer in some way.
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I know what you mean. Maybe the clear enunciation of the South Australian accent/the 'private school' type aura of privilege?

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Four Corners this evening should be worth a look. The lead up to the final ballot.
 
Knobby22 said:
Poodles get all the bad press. I had one growing up. It was actually a smart dog.
They can walk on their hind legs though hence the mincing.

I can't put my finger on it but Chris Pyne does remind me of Alexander Downer in some way.
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He comes across with the impression he thinks he's a cut above everybody else.
 
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