The Gillard Government

[Calliope]

You could take that exact same speech and subsitiute the words Alan Jones for Tim Mathieson.
A joke in bad taste, so whats the difference except Matheison being the PM's partner should have known better, no let him have it just as bad a Jones got it, in fact worse as he had a greater responsibility..

I fail to see why making "a joke in bad taste" should result in the joker being pilloried. Apparently Roxon's war on freedom of speech is becoming acceptable, even among some who claim to be Liberal.

 

[MrBurns]

Why should Jones joke be a hangable offence and Mathiesons harmless fun ?
Labor hypocrisy once again

 

[Aussiejeff]

In a speech to be delivered later today, Ms Gillard will say Labor's record of cutting wasteful spending is already strong, but more will be done.

"In the lead-up to and in the budget, we will announce substantial new structural savings that will maintain the sustainability of the budget and make room for key Labor priorities," Ms Gillard will say.

According to excerpts of her speech provided to media outlets, Ms Gillard will describe the cuts as "tough" and "necessary" as the country adjusts to a low-revenue environment.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-30/gillard-to-outline-spending-cuts/4490728

...but, but, but.....Herr Schwann PROMISED us in effect that Oz would be "raking it in" under the wonderful mining boom created by Labour that would last forever. Awwww. Did the bad man lie?

 

[MrBurns]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-30/gillard-to-outline-spending-cuts/4490728

...but, but, but.....Herr Schwann PROMISED us in effect that Oz would be "raking it in" under the wonderful mining boom created by Labour that would last forever. Awwww. Did the bad man lie?

What did you expect .......really

 

[MrBurns]

It was quite funny to see the smile disappear from Ms Gillard's face. I expect Tim was in for some trouble once they were out of the public eye.

Julia, please clear your mailbox..................

 

[Julia]

Oops, sorry Mr Burns. Now done.

 

[Macquack]

Why should Jones joke be a hangable offence and Mathiesons harmless fun ?.

Burns, if you are referring to Alan Jones's statement "Julia Gillard's father died of shame", that was not a joke it was a f***ing disgrace.

 

[MrBurns]

Burns, if you are referring to Alan Jones's statement "Julia Gillard's father died of shame", that was not a joke it was a f***ing disgrace.

Nope it was a joke just the same as saying small Asian Women are best at prostrate exams, now THAT'S a disgrace from the clueless partner of the lizard in the Lodge.

 

[Macquack]

Nope it was a joke just the same as saying small Asian Women are best at prostrate exams, now THAT'S a disgrace from the clueless partner of the lizard in the Lodge.

Pigs ****.

 

[MrBurns]

Pigs ****.

Your rapier wit leaves me in awe

 

[Calliope]

NICOLA Roxon has admitted her proposed anti-discrimination laws were poorly drafted, as the government dropped proposals to prohibit offensive conduct.

A pity really. It would have been a vote winner for Abbott. The rest of the bill, however. is still nasty enough to endanger the freedom of speech.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...mination-reforms/story-fn59niix-1226565715477

 

[drsmith]

Crawler across the bottom of the screen on ABC24 during Tony Abbott's speech while he was taking questions from the media.

Craig Thomson's been arrested.

 

[noco]

Crawler across the bottom of the screen on ABC24 during Tony Abbott's speech while he was taking questions from the media.

Craig Thomson's been arrested.

Geez Doc, that will throw the cat among the pigeons.

All we need is now for Gillard to be arrested over the AWU scandal.

 

[drsmith]

Geez Doc, that will throw the cat among the pigeons.

All we need is now for Gillard to be arrested over the AWU scandal.

I'm waiting for someone from the press gallery to pose a question to TA about it.

Here we go........

 

[Calliope]

Geez Doc, that will throw the cat among the pigeons.

All we need is now for Gillard to be arrested over the AWU scandal.

One down...two to go... Slipper and Gillard.

 

[noco]

Crawler across the bottom of the screen on ABC24 during Tony Abbott's speech while he was taking questions from the media.

Craig Thomson's been arrested.

What if Thomson is convicted before the election?

A bi election might bring on an earlier election before the 14th September, because the Labor Party would no doubt loose his seat of Dobell..

 

[drsmith]

150 charges.

That'll keep him busy for a while.

 

[MrBurns]

Addressing the National Press Club Tony Abbott did not directly comment on the arrest, but said the Thomson saga brought Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s judgement into question.
“The Thomson matter isn’t just about what Craig Thomson may or may not have done,’’ Mr Abbott said.
“It is always about the judgement of the prime minister.
“The judgement of a prime minister who was running a protection racket for Craig Thomson

http://www.news.com.au/national/craig-thomson-arrested-by-police/story-fncynjr2-1226565909723

 

[Calliope]

This will be a winner Burnsie;

The judgement of a prime minister who was running a protection racket for Craig Thomson.

A prime Minister who runs protection rackets for her friends and a former lover. When Gillard gets her comeuppance the whole rotten edifice will come tumbling down

 

[drsmith]

Julia Gillard will shortly front a press conference according to ABC24.

I assume it will be about Craig Thomson.

It will be interesting to see if reporters attempt to return to questions about her own activities as a lawyer.