Julia
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I don't think there's anything OK about throwing anything at a Prime Minister. Children shouldn't imo be encouraged to engage in such childish and pointless behaviour.
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Me neither. What is going on in our schools where kids think this is acceptable behaviour? The may not respect Julia Gillard but they should at least respect the office of Prime Minister. If they don't like her and the way she governs what a shame it is that they resort to this instead of asking here some hard questions. It seems there is a trend towards lobbing things at pollies, remember the shoe that was thrown at John Howard. Not a trend I am at all comfortable with
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Me neither. What is going on in our schools where kids think this is acceptable behaviour? The may not respect Julia Gillard but they should at least respect the office of Prime Minister. If they don't like her and the way she governs what a shame it is that they resort to this instead of asking here some hard questions. It seems there is a trend towards lobbing things at pollies, remember the shoe that was thrown at John Howard. Not a trend I am at all comfortable with
When it happened the first time it was widely reported in the media, so of course it will be copied and it will happen again. If they had respect for Gillard it wouldn't happen at all.
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Me neither. What is going on in our schools where kids think this is acceptable behaviour? The may not respect Julia Gillard but they should at least respect the office of Prime Minister. If they don't like her and the way she governs what a shame it is that they resort to this instead of asking here some hard questions. It seems there is a trend towards lobbing things at pollies, remember the shoe that was thrown at John Howard. Not a trend I am at all comfortable with
Well I believe in adults setting an example for children. Do you think Gillard's character and parliamentary behaviour have been setting a good example for the children of Australia. I think not! Gillard herself has disgraced the Office of PrimeMinister by her incompetence and treachery. I am therefore not surprised that some children think she is a fair target for the toss of a sandwich.
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But who is encouraging them? The media? Their parents? You? Me? Perhaps it's Gillard herself by her own behaviour that encourages them.
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Since the Labor party is toast that would be deliciously symbolic.
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Just to say that I do not recognise JG as the current prime minister of Australia, she is only there due to corruption of MPs who have been elected by voters who in no way were reporting their vote for her.Me neither. What is going on in our schools where kids think this is acceptable behaviour? The may not respect Julia Gillard but they should at least respect the office of Prime Minister. If they don't like her and the way she governs what a shame it is that they resort to this instead of asking here some hard questions. It seems there is a trend towards lobbing things at pollies, remember the shoe that was thrown at John Howard. Not a trend I am at all comfortable with
The current government has as much right to be representative as Mugabe or Khadafi was.
And does she deserves as an individual that treatment?Probably too kind considering the damages she inflicts to this country.
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No, I think she has set a bad example, worst PM ever IMO. But why stoop to her level? Better to take the high moral ground IMO and behave with dignity.
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I don't think the aerodynamics of a sandwich in flight are conducive for high accuracy. Tomatoes should be more effective.
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You make a fair point - at least for us adults - but children tend to be childish because - well - they are children!
I think labor is at a stage where what ever they say, what ever they do people just don't care and
don't want to know...all they want to do is throw eggs and sandwiches at them....even if they come up with good policy now, no one cares they stopped listening....
don't want to know...all they want to do is throw eggs and sandwiches at them....even if they come up with good policy now, no one cares they stopped listening....
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Anyone see Gillard roll her eyes after Tony Abbotts tribute to Martin Fergusson ?
One cold calculating reptile she is.
The sooner she gets the sandwich that's headed her way on election day the better.
One cold calculating reptile she is.
The sooner she gets the sandwich that's headed her way on election day the better.
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True, but they take their cues from adults, and there was once a time when no one, child or adult, would dream of throwing things at our PM. Would like to see that respect restored.
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That was probably also the time when children respected their parents and their teachers. Anyway perhaps your wish will be granted when we have someone occupying the Office of Prime Minister who is worthy of respect.
One of Labors stalwarts Graham Richardson spells out the death of the Labor Party which started a long time ago.
It has all been self inflicted.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...-stages-of-grief/story-fnfenwor-1226654077984
It has all been self inflicted.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...-stages-of-grief/story-fnfenwor-1226654077984
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On the other hand...
Many adults tend to act like children - because many "adults" are just - children trapped in adult bodies...
OT - If Gillard inspired confidence, the adults and children would be throwing bouquets of flowers at her at every event. At least they haven't resorted to brickbats yet. Though given time.....
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Children at government schools are well indoctrinated with Green and Labor "values" by their left wing teachers. The sandwich throwers obviously weren't paying attention!
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What is that supposed to mean? That you have to have 'Green and Labor "values"' to show some respect for the Prime Minister and not engage in juvenile school yard pranks.
I hope the smart **** little wanker who threw the sandwich was grilled and embarrassed by police. The girl who called Adam Goodes a "ape" was interrogated by police for over two hours.
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I hope so too. Good to know the police are using their time so wisely and productively. We wouldn't want them to spend too much time chasing down criminals now - would we?
