Political Satire

[basilio]

We are not supposed to put "Political Satire" stories in the formal political discussion threads.

However if you want to get a good summary of the political chicanery situation in Oz this story sums it up exceptionally well.

Victoria, NSW neck-and-neck in thrilling Corruption State of Origin

Pundits are struggling to pick a winner in this year’s Corruption State of Origin as the two sides go head-to-head in a battle to see who can more comprehensively puck over their constituents through the use of nepotism, fraud, bribery and just run-of-the-mill thithouse behaviour.

NSW has enjoyed an unbeaten run in recent years, with names like Berejiklian, Maguire and Obeid going down in Origin folklore. This year’s series looked headed for another easy NSW win after former vice captain John Barilaro skilfully created a $500k-a-year job in New York and then awarded it to himself – dubbed an early contended for corrupt move of the series.
But Victoria hit back yesterday, with an onslaught of corruption, branch-stacking, nepotism, forged signatures and misuse of public money, leading some commentators to suggest the southern state might edge in front. “It was an awesome display. I particularly loved how the Victorian captain then suggested he was unaware of any of the behaviour – giving everyone the don’t argue. That’s Origin at its best,” one commentator said.

Just as Victoria felt they had their rival’s measure, NSW responded late with a finding that journeyman John Sidoti had lobbied a council to rezone his parent’s properties.

Victoria, NSW neck-and-neck in thrilling Corruption State of Origin — The Shovel

"Victoria has hit back after NSW gained an early lead"

www.theshovel.com.au

 

[basilio]

The high Road for Peter Dutton

Positive start for Dutton, graph in The Australian shows

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has made a strong start in his campaign to unseat Anthony Albanese, with an analysis in The Australian showing he has a significantly larger chunk of their pie chart.

Despite Dutton being named as preferred PM by just one in four of those surveyed, a spokesperson for The Australian said he took up well over half of their chart. “This is a bigger piece of the pie chart for Dutton than even we expected when we briefed our graphic designer. And he has a much bolder colour than Albanese too. What a great result for the Coalition”.

He said it was easy to get blindsided by numbers and over-analysis. “But the proof is in the pudding, or the pie chart, as we like to say. The more you look at this, the more it becomes clear that Albanese is in a lot of trouble come 2025”.

An editorial in The Australian said the poll was proof that the Coalition needed to shift further to the right.

Positive Start for Dutton, Graph in The Australian Shows — The Shovel

"Albanese is in a bit of early trouble, as we expected"

www.theshovel.com.au

 

[basilio]

And now something truly farcical from the political creature who spent 9 years in office with the opportunity of "examining nuclear power".
From the same creature who received numerous reports pointing out nuclear power is simply not competitive in any way shape or form with renewable or even fossil fuel based power.

Dutton calls for sensible debate about installing rooftop nuclear reactors on every home

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says it is high time Australia had an honest and informed debate about the benefits of supplying the nation’s energy needs through rooftop nuclear fission technology.

“There are a lot of silly ideas floating around about solar and wind and such. But I think it’s time we put an end to the games and started talking about the more obvious solution of splitting atoms on suburban rooftops,” Dutton said.
The Liberal leader said the nuclear option was infinitely more reliable. “You’re not reliant on the sun shining. You’re not reliant on it being windy. All you need is a nuclear moderator, a reactor coolant, some control rods, a containment system, a steel pressure vessel and a few hundred kilos of enriched uranium and you’re away. It’s that simple. And yet we have literally millions of potential nuclear reactor sites just sitting there, going unused. It’s madness”.

Under the Coalition’s plan, households would receive subsidies for installing nuclear reactors, which Dutton says would boost the economy. “Think of the thousands of jobs created in the local nuclear reactor installation industry,” he said.

Households would be given a new ‘grey’ bin for kerbside nuclear waste collection.

Dutton calls for sensible debate about installing rooftop nuclear reactors on every home

“It’s time to have an honest conversation about splitting atoms on suburban rooftops”

www.theshovel.com.au

 

[basilio]

Alex Jones claims bloodbath in courtroom was faked

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has claimed that the footage of complete carnage that supposedly took place in a Texas courtroom was a false flag, and says the scene was actually carried out by crisis actors.

“That’s not real. No way. There’s absolutely no chance that someone would accidentally send their entire text message history to the opposing legal team. That’s not plausible,” he said.

“I mean, just think of the implications that would have, having every single confidential text message in the hands of the lawyers prosecuting you. It’s simply not believable that someone would be that stupid”.

Footage of the hearing appears to show Jones absolutely dying on the stand as he realises he’s entire case has fallen apart. But he says it’s all a hoax. “That’s not me. It doesn’t even look like me. Ok, it looks a bit like me. But that’s how good these actors are. Do your own research”.

Alex Jones claims bloodbath in courtroom was faked

"That was a false flag carried out by crisis actors"

www.theshovel.com.au

 

[basilio]

Absolutely priceless . Well worth checking out

The Shovel is hiring a trade commissioner for New York


We are seeking a suitably-qualified industry expert with impeccable credentials and extensive industry experience to be appointed as our New York trade commissioner, before being replaced at the last minute by John Barilaro.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with previous experience in a comedic organisation who is looking to advance their comedy career. Please see full details below and share with anyone who you think might be interested.

https://www.theshovel.com.au/2022/07/01/the-shovel-is-hiring-a-trade-commissioner-for-new-york/

 

[sptrawler]

You don't need loony story tellers to get satire @basilio reality and the truth, is just as good. ?

Dutton stoking China threat in 'dangerous election tactic': Wong

Peter Dutton has been accused of risking a catastrophic war with China for votes.

www.canberratimes.com.au

Defence Minister Peter Dutton is deliberately stoking conflict with China in "the most dangerous election tactic in Australian history", Penny Wong says.

China lashes out at Penny Wong for condemning Taiwan missiles

The aggressive military exercises were part of a dummy spit response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which China claims jurisdiction over.

www.dailymail.co.uk

China has lashed out at Penny Wong after she condemned the Communist regime for firing 11 ballistic missiles over Taiwan.

 

[sptrawler]

Here is another one @basilio, some bad news regarding alcohol abuse, but some good news regarding tax collection to cover it. We just have to keep cranking wages and welfare to support it.
That's political satire, not some made up tripe, that the gullible chooks pay to read.
We are seriously worried about the effect of drinking and gambling, but whatever you do, don't stop. ?

Alcohol use harming Australians and costing the community billions each year

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Alcohol consumption has been estimated to cost Australia almost $67 billion a year in health, workplace and other impacts, including significant personal and community level harms, according to new research released today by Curtin University’s National Drug Research Institute (NDRI).​

NSW pokie profits surged amid COVID-19 pandemic, data reveals

Gamblers in NSW lost $2.17 billion to poker machines in clubs in the six months after the state's COVID-19 lockdown ended last year, a 7 per cent increase on the same period in 2019.

www.abc.net.au

Profits from poker machine gambling in NSW clubs surged despite the COVID-19 pandemic, State Government data obtained by the ABC has revealed.
Gamblers across the state lost $2.17 billion to poker machines in clubs from June to November 2020, up 7 per cent on the same period in 2019.

More than $60 billion lost on Victorian pokies in past 30 years

New data reveals Victorians have lost billions dollars on poker machines since they were introduced in the ...

www.9news.com.au

The figures show more than $66 billion was gambled and lost on pokies in past 30 years.

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According to the Queensland government, local players spend around $300 million on pokies every month. During the pandemic, online poker machines have made even a bigger profit. This statistical data doesn’t include the income of offshore online casinos. Otherwise, the reported revenues would be at least twice higher.

 

[basilio]

Here is another one @basilio, some bad news regarding alcohol abuse, but some good news regarding tax collection to cover it. We just have to keep cranking wages and welfare to support it.
That's political satire, not some made up tripe, that the gullible chooks pay to read.
We are seriously worried about the effect of drinking and gambling, but whatever you do, don't stop. ?

Alcohol use harming Australians and costing the community billions each year

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anmj.org.au

Alcohol consumption has been estimated to cost Australia almost $67 billion a year in health, workplace and other impacts, including significant personal and community level harms, according to new research released today by Curtin University’s National Drug Research Institute (NDRI).​

NSW pokie profits surged amid COVID-19 pandemic, data reveals

Gamblers in NSW lost $2.17 billion to poker machines in clubs in the six months after the state's COVID-19 lockdown ended last year, a 7 per cent increase on the same period in 2019.

www.abc.net.au

Profits from poker machine gambling in NSW clubs surged despite the COVID-19 pandemic, State Government data obtained by the ABC has revealed.
Gamblers across the state lost $2.17 billion to poker machines in clubs from June to November 2020, up 7 per cent on the same period in 2019.

More than $60 billion lost on Victorian pokies in past 30 years

New data reveals Victorians have lost billions dollars on poker machines since they were introduced in the ...

www.9news.com.au

The figures show more than $66 billion was gambled and lost on pokies in past 30 years.

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Branded Voices features content from our marketing partners. Articles are not created by Native News Online staff and do not reflect the views and opinions expressed in the Branded Voices are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Native News...

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According to the Queensland government, local players spend around $300 million on pokies every month. During the pandemic, online poker machines have made even a bigger profit. This statistical data doesn’t include the income of offshore online casinos. Otherwise, the reported revenues would be at least twice higher.

Yeah. The decision by governments to legalise poker machines has been a wicked, wicked pact with the devil. One could certainly make a "satirical" story out of it but it would be so bitter and twisted.

To be fair the point about The Shovels work (and other similar sites) is to make one think about current political/social situations through the lens of dark humour. It is also a way of highlighting how dishonest/ absurd /stupid particular actions are with humour rather than rhetoric or investigation.

Another critical element of satire is using the defence of humour or "gentle" mockery to avoid being charged with libel. Good satire is not about "looney story tellers" . But certainly there are a range of skills and some are much cleverer than others.

 

[sptrawler]

Yeah. The decision by governments to legalise poker machines has been a wicked, wicked pact with the devil. One could certainly make a "satirical" story out of it but it would be so bitter and twisted.

To be fair the point about The Shovels work (and other similar sites) is to make one think about current political/social situations through the lens of dark humour. It is also a way of highlighting how dishonest/ absurd /stupid particular actions are with humour rather than rhetoric or investigation.

Another critical element of satire is using the defence of humour or "gentle" mockery to avoid being charged with libel. Good satire is not about "looney story tellers" . But certainly there are a range of skills and some are much cleverer than others.

The shovel is clever, but as usual they have a political motive, which is a shame.
If they were just as critical of the left, as they are of the right, they may have a believable opinion and maybe would focus on social issues rather than just sniping at those with differing political bias.
But they don't unfortunately, in reality the left make just as many mistakes as the right, it is just at this moment in time being left is in vogue.
I try and remain impartial.
As you said:
"One could certainly make a "satirical" story out of it but it would be so bitter and twisted."
Which is true because being left, you can't say anything that may reflect badly on people who are seen as being disadvantaged, but in reality most are disadvantaged through life's choices".
It just not in vogue to say it, but if by chance we are taken by China, it will be a lesson hard learned IMO.
There would be many that will say, I wish I had done it differently, before it came to this.
There is a reason Britain wasn't over run by the Germans in both World wars, the very same reason that most of the Australian troops were volunteers and now a survey shows that 30% of Australian youth would leave if war broke out.

Young Aussies would REFUSE fighting for country and will flee instead

Even if China was to launch an unlikely invasion Down Under as in Ukraine with Russia, Australia's young say they would rather flee the country than take up arms.

www.dailymail.co.uk

That's satire, the media building a better Australia, one brick at a time.

 

[Smurf1976]

A picture I was sent.

No hypocrisy here.....

 

[SirRumpole]

Young Aussies say they would REFUSE to fight for Australia and FLEE the country instead of resisting an invasion because of high house prices: 'Send the boomers... they have the most to lose'​

I'm afraid that if it gets down to fighting in the streets against a well equipped Army of a country with a much higher population, we are done for anyway, the only hope we have is to not let it get t that state.

But yes, baby boomers have a lot to answer for imo, basically shutting young people out of the housing market and causing heaps of resentment along the way, and a lot have moved elsewhere looking for a better deal.

Previous governments haven't cared much about this as they kept getting voted in , but it's something Labor has to look closely at, re-uniting the country and getting a sense of national purpose started again that disappeared with the word 'globalisation'.

 

[wayneL]

...but it's something Labor has to look closely at, re-uniting the country and getting a sense of national purpose started again that disappeared with the word 'globalisation'.

I suppose it is possible Hell freezes over... ?

 

[SirRumpole]

I suppose it is possible Hell freezes over... ?

Ever the optimist.

 

[sptrawler]

But yes, baby boomers have a lot to answer for imo, basically shutting young people out of the housing market and causing heaps of resentment along the way, and a lot have moved elsewhere looking for a better deal.

Well Rumpy you shouldn't have done it, you shouldn't have sold your house for the price people were prepared to pay, you should should have said "no that is too much, i'll sell it too you for less than that".
You shouldn't have made them pay more by dragging them into the house and holding them captive until they had signed on the dotted line, bad on you, I never did that, it's baby boomers like you that give the rest of us a bad name. ?

 

[wayneL]

Well Rumpy you shouldn't have done it, you shouldn't have sold your house for the price people were prepared to pay, you should should have said "no that is too much, i'll sell it too you for less than that".
You shouldn't have made them pay more by dragging them into the house and holding them captive until they had signed on the dotted line, bad on you, I never did that, it's baby boomers like you that give the rest of us a bad name. ?

Yeah if we need to apportion blame, it is not individual boomers. The video I put up of our old friend Milton Friedman (and the Richard Werner addendum) in the inflation thread gives us our best clue.

 

[macca]

Young Aussies say they would REFUSE to fight for Australia and FLEE the country instead of resisting an invasion because of high house prices: 'Send the boomers... they have the most to lose'​

I'm afraid that if it gets down to fighting in the streets against a well equipped Army of a country with a much higher population, we are done for anyway, the only hope we have is to not let it get t that state.

But yes, baby boomers have a lot to answer for imo, basically shutting young people out of the housing market and causing heaps of resentment along the way, and a lot have moved elsewhere looking for a better deal.

Previous governments haven't cared much about this as they kept getting voted in , but it's something Labor has to look closely at, re-uniting the country and getting a sense of national purpose started again that disappeared with the word 'globalisation'.

The main reason housing is so expensive is too many immigrants and too low interest rates kept that to enable a false boom.

NO BB that I know personally, is responsible for any of that

 

[SirRumpole]

The main reason housing is so expensive is too many immigrants and too low interest rates kept that to enable a false boom.

NO BB that I know personally, is responsible for any of that

Who do you think let the immigrants in ? It wasn't the millennials it was current or past politicians who are..? Baby boomers in general .

 

[SirRumpole]

Well Rumpy you shouldn't have done it, you shouldn't have sold your house for the price people were prepared to pay, you should should have said "no that is too much, i'll sell it too you for less than that".
You shouldn't have made them pay more by dragging them into the house and holding them captive until they had signed on the dotted line, bad on you, I never did that, it's baby boomers like you that give the rest of us a bad name. ?

I haven't t sold my house but if I did i'd want the highest price I could get because I have t o live somewhere and everywhere is expensive.

 

[sptrawler]

I haven't t sold my house but if I did i'd want the highest price I could get because I have t o live somewhere and everywhere is expensive.

Exactly right, the seller doesn't set the price the buyers do.
If the person can't sell the property they have to drop the price, if people are queuing up to buy the property, the seller will take the highest price offered.

 

[macca]

Who do you think let the immigrants in ? It wasn't the millennials it was current or past politicians who are..? Baby boomers in general .

The immigrants aren't BBs though, we have to let them in otherwise we have no one to do the basic jobs around the place.

Crops rotting in the fields and no one to pick the stuff, job snobs are real, unfortunately.

I had a discussion with my next generation about work for the dole, they feel that they would rather have people never work in their life than be forced to have to work for the dole.