The Australian Greens party

[StumpyPhantom]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

No you take joy in his departure because your a right wing zealot with the political vision and insight of a feather and down pillow.

Now now SC - there's no need to get so personal. I need my feather and down pillow for a good night's sleep!

You're (note the spelling!) attacking because you know the truth. We're all dreamers, but in private.

This man's wreaked havoc which we're all going to pay for, and this includes your impressive win/loss ratio on the stock market.

I bet that record hasn't come from investing in "green" stocks, and there's at least a mild sprinkling or energy, resource and exploration companies in there?

 

[Miss Hale]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

Was born and bred in the bush myself on a farm and have stayed in touch with it for my entire 66 years. Many farmers today are in the greens as they can see by direct observation what is going on with season's and the climate.

Well that has not been my experience at all, I can't think of one farmer I know that is in the Greens as as for climate change, they know from experience that droughts and floods come and go there is no such thing as man induced climate change. I do know a few Green Party members living in the country but they were not farmers, more tree changers.

Many politicians use that ordinary term so what.

Sure but I wouldn't use it if I was trying to curry favour/win over regional voters.

Those in regional areas call us in town "city slikers". who cares

Again, if you were wanting to improve relations with those living in the city you wouldn't start by calling them city slickers

 

[StumpyPhantom]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

Again, if you were wanting to improve relations with those living in the city you wouldn't start by calling them city slickers

Very perceptive Miss Hale - I think you've exposed Explod as one of those Green -apologist - inner city urbanites posing as a country bumpkin to try and win over the rural folk.

Aint gonna happen - country people are much too practical.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

This will cause a significant decrease in the Green vote. It will be interesting to see where it goes.

Unlikely to the ALP, possibly to Katter or Independents.

The Greens are quite riven between the commos and the conservationists. Brown kept them under control, but now the divisions will be out.

gg

 

[OzWaveGuy]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

An observation on resignations/retirees from high level positions.There's been several reports of large numbers of resignations occurring in the past few months, it'll be interesting if this trend continues and if we'll see a trend here.

According to American Kabuki, because of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, all publicly traded companies must report to the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) whenever certain officers or board members resign from their post. This publication is made via the database known as EDGAR.

American Kabuki states that, after investigating the database (Form 8-K, Item 5.02), they were able to search terms such as “Resigns” or “Resignation.” The figures reported by the blog as a result of this search are interesting to say the least.

Take a look at the figures presented by American Kabuki below:​

 

[So_Cynical]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

Now now SC - there's no need to get so personal. I need my feather and down pillow for a good night's sleep!

You're (note the spelling!) attacking because you know the truth. We're all dreamers, but in private.

This man's wreaked havoc which we're all going to pay for, and this includes your impressive win/loss ratio on the stock market.

I bet that record hasn't come from investing in "green" stocks, and there's at least a mild sprinkling or energy, resource and exploration companies in there?

Its all personal...some of us dream about a beautiful world, some of us dream about a right wing nightmare, and some of us dream about a world of perfect spelling and punctuation....sorry to disappoint.

The "havoc" reaped by BB is an inevitable consequence of a carbon fuelled life...and yes i have profited from it because that's one of my markets edges, the ability to see what's coming, regardless of my personally political beliefs.

I have watched many green stocks and only ever invested in one for a break even result....i continue to watch and wait for the inevitable....lots of easy money to be made from investing in the inevitable.

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This will cause a significant decrease in the Green vote. It will be interesting to see where it goes.

Unlikely to the ALP, possibly to Katter or Independents.

Oh FFS GG get a grip.

Extreme left votes going to the extreme right...lol.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

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Oh FFS GG get a grip.

Extreme left votes going to the extreme right...lol.

The extreme left and the extreme right have more in common with each other than the more moderate parties.

Look at the CMFMEU and Katter.

they attract the same voters.

History is replet with a coalition of loonie left and hard line right. I will not quote those from the early years of WW2 lest I inflame this debate.

gg

 

[Uncle Festivus]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

I learned that the good ideas come from about 10 or more outlandish stupid ones.

I think Labor has that philosophy too, but still looking for the 1 good idea to materialise, so their ratio is still 10 stupid to 0 good

Why doesn't some one simply ask the Greens how replacing the several 100 thousand people and regions who make a living from coal mining are apparently, overnight, suddenly convert to renewable energy manufacturers? If the Germans can't compete with cheap Chinese solar panels then we have no hope.

The Greens will be annihilated at the next election.

Kevin Rudd was applauded for his Australian Afternoon tea blend, but I think Julia still prefers Green tea.....

 

[joea]

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GG.

I am wondering about that announcement(to happen) you mentioned.
Has it happened yet! was on another thread.

I am losing sleep wondering what it was.

Please put me out of my misery.

joea

 

[Tink]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

I dont think the Greens will be the same without him, which suits me fine.
I dont agree with their policies.

 

[wayneL]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

A sudden and noticeable increase in invective from the ASF Looney Left could only mean they have come to the stark realization that their tenuous grip on their day in the sun is slipping away into a dark and stormy sunset.

ROTFL

 

[Calliope]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

I think gay support will drop off from the Greens now that their charismatic idol has been replaced by the the distinctly uncharismatic Christine Milne with her strident whining drone which makes Gillard seem like a polished orator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lAdKMmwyq8&feature=player_detailpage

 

[sails]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

A sudden and noticeable increase in invective from the ASF Looney Left could only mean they have come to the stark realization that their tenuous grip on their day in the sun is slipping away into a dark and stormy sunset.

ROTFL

And the funny thing is they are calling those who would normally vote labor "right wing zealots"...

However, this minority government is no "normal" brand of labor and it seems that many from the left cannot stomach it anymore. I wonder how they feel with the likes of So-Gullible calling them names and trying to put them into right wing extremism which is a long way from where the majority of Australian voters who do not want this government sit.

This anti labor sentiment is more to do with anti Fabian, anti carbon tax, anti open borders, anti the three independents who have failed to represent the majority in their electorates and anti Gillard, imo.

And, name calling usually has the opposite effect. It tends to get the bristles up and actually puts a bigger dividing line. Problem for So-Gullible is that he is on the side that is steadily shrinking.

 

[craft]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

I have paddled the Franklin River quite a few times. Whatever you think of Bob Browns politics the Franklin is an awesome legacy he leaves behind and I’m eternally grateful. I have met him a few times when returning from a bush walk that starts and finishes at the Liffey property he has now donated to the Bush Heritage Fund. I found him a thoroughly decent bloke. Always offers you a cuppa and his is the only property that I have ever seen the sign “Trespassers welcome”.

This guy has been persecuted more than most for trying to do something about the things he’s passionate about, generally by people who do nothing about what they are passionate about except sling insults from their armchairs.

I reckon he will enjoy his time out of the firing line and rest easily with his legacy.


Salute. Bob Brown.

 

[Calliope]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

I reckon he will enjoy his time out of the firing line and rest easily with his legacy.

Now that he has retired, his partner wants him to assume more of the housewifely duties - like washing up.

 

[craft]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

Now that he has retired, his partner wants him to assume more of the housewifely duties - like washing up.

That’s the sort of crap I'm sure he won't miss. Your post says much more about you than him.

 

[So_Cynical]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

And the funny thing is they are calling those who would normally vote labor "right wing zealots"...

However, this minority government is no "normal" brand of labor and it seems that many from the left cannot stomach it anymore. I wonder how they feel with the likes of So-Gullible calling them names and trying to put them into right wing extremism which is a long way from where the majority of Australian voters who do not want this government sit.

This anti labor sentiment is more to do with anti Fabian, anti carbon tax, anti open borders, anti the three independents who have failed to represent the majority in their electorates and anti Gillard, imo.

And, name calling usually has the opposite effect. It tends to get the bristles up and actually puts a bigger dividing line. Problem for So-Gullible is that he is on the side that is steadily shrinking.

As i said.

I don't visit this thread a lot (try to avoid the extremes of the ASF right)

 

[drsmith]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

No you take joy in his departure because your a right wing zealot with the political vision and insight of a feather and down pillow.

No, I take joy in his departure because of the policies his party represents.

 

[StumpyPhantom]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

Its all personal...some of us dream about a beautiful world, some of us dream about a right wing nightmare, and some of us dream about a world of perfect spelling and punctuation....sorry to disappoint.

The "havoc" reaped by BB is an inevitable consequence of a carbon fuelled life...and yes i have profited from it because that's one of my markets edges, the ability to see what's coming, regardless of my personally political beliefs.

I have watched many green stocks and only ever invested in one for a break even result....i continue to watch and wait for the inevitable....lots of easy money to be made from investing in the inevitable.

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Great Post SC! You're my hero. I too have those dreams. Except that I'm 50 right now and I need a high-growth economy to get me through the next 10 years (max - hopefully) no more to complete my children's education and get me a good retirement nest egg.

I suspect at that time I'll start thinking about legacy issues, when my daily existence is no longer tied to the economy, and whether my descendants will have a world to inhabit in 50 years' time.

I have faith in our scientists' ability to innovate though, and I think it's inevitable "the nuclear powered clean energy future" penny will drop soon

 

[IFocus]

Re: The Greens - The New Radical Socialists

I had to laugh when Cristine Milne said something about improving the Greens standing in 'the bush'. Having lived in the country for many years all I can say is good luck with that . She might start with not referring to it as 'the bush' which is not looked upon kindly by those that live in regional areas

Fracing in the farm heart land might well change that.

The proposed coal mine in Margret River moved many to the Greens in the region.


Keep rolling those eyes..........