The Gillard Government

[Calliope]

Fiji's dictator is "flattered" that Gillard and Conroy are following his lead in limiting the freedom of the press.

Fiji's Ministry of Information secretary Sharon Smith Johns, said the Pacific nation appeared to have paved the way for Australia: "When we implemented some of the same provisions in our Media Decree two years ago, we were roundly criticised for suppressing media freedom."Yet it now appears, from Labor's proposed legislation, that it actually regards us as pioneers.

"We're flattered that Australia is emulating our lead but wonder why Fiji was subjected to such prolonged protest at the time from Labor, the unions and elements of the Australian media."

She claimed Australia's position "smacked of a double standard"

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...ia-reform-ambush/story-e6freuy9-1226597699255

 

[bunyip]

That lunatic Bob Brown was another one who wanted to limit the freedom of the press.

 

[noco]

How low can this rotten Green/Labor left wing socialist (communist) Government go.

They know they cannot win the pending election in September so there strategy is to leave as much damage and devastation as possible for the Coalition when they win Government.

Gillard, Swan and Conroy could not care less about our country, the working people, families and pensioners. They are intent on leaving as bigger mess as possible. They should be ashamed of themselves and I hope they are brought to justice and have to pay the price.

Read the link below.



http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...nd-burn-strategy/story-e6frg75f-1226597642601

 

[Calliope]

How low can this rotten Green/Labor left wing socialist (communist) Government go.

They know they cannot win the pending election in September so there strategy is to leave as much damage and devastation as possible for the Coalition when they win Government.

It's called the scorched earth policy. It was adopted by the Russians while retreating during the German invasion.

 

[Ves]

It's called the scorched earth policy. It was adopted by the Russians while retreating during the German invasion.

It worked, did it not?

 

[sptrawler]

Their motives are becoming so obvious they are doing irrepairable damge to Labor. IMO

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/conroy-runs-distraction-for-pm-20130315-2g5w0.html

They would have salvaged the position if they had gone to an election late last year. This long election campaign is a massive mistake and will end up getting everyone offside.

 

[IFocus]

It worked, did it not?

LOL along with Order No. 227

 

[Logique]

Greens reserve right to vote against Conroy media bills
March 17, 2013 - 10:21AM - SMH, Judith Ireland, Breaking News Reporter

The Australian Greens are reserving the right to vote against the federal government's controversial media reforms this week, according to communications spokesman Scott Ludlam, who says his party in unhappy about having a gun held to its head.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/polit...media-bills-20130317-2g8dd.html#ixzz2NlzBSq00

 

[Calliope]

LOL along with Order No. 227

Order 227 was an order by the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR. It stated that cowards, deserters, and defeatists would be dubbed as "traitors" and be shot on sight.

What are you laughing at you galah? Do you see a similar role here for the People's Commissar for Censorship?

 

[MrBurns]

The Labor party are so exciting I can hardly wait to see what stupid idea they'll dream up this week

 

[drsmith]

The Labor party are so exciting I can hardly wait to see what stupid idea they'll dream up this week

Make Bill Shorten leader.

http://www.michaelsmithnews.com/201...-no-real-ness-bills-view-on-leadership-i.html

 

[Logique]

Make Bill Shorten leader.
http://www.michaelsmithnews.com/201...-no-real-ness-bills-view-on-leadership-i.html

Ouch, Michael Smith doesn't pull any punches.

http://www.michaelsmithnews.com/201...-no-real-ness-bills-view-on-leadership-i.html
...Bill, you have to be able to do things,to achieve, to manage, to deliver. An ad agency can create what you've set out as the election winning formula - and an ad-agency bears a striking resemblance to what's left of Labor. All sizzle, no steak..

 

[Logique]

Has anyone told Newspoll about this.

Nielsen: curtains for Gillard with Labor 44 to 56 - http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/...sen_curtains_for_gillard_with_labor_44_to_56/

http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/...sen_curtains_for_gillard_with_labor_44_to_56/
..The telephone survey of 1400 people, taken from Thursday, March 14, to Saturday, March 16, also showed Ms Gillard’s satisfaction rating continuing to drop and Mr Abbott’s continuing to improve with the Opposition Leader now preferred prime minister by 49 per cent of voters against Ms Gillard on 43 per cent - down 2 points..

 

[dutchie]

Ouch, Michael Smith doesn't pull any punches.

Has him down pat. He would be like Gillard as PM - out of his depth.

 

[dutchie]

Has anyone told Newspoll about this.

Nielsen: curtains for Gillard with Labor 44 to 56 - http://blogs.news.com.au/heraldsun/...sen_curtains_for_gillard_with_labor_44_to_56/

She's young and naive so does not take any notice of any polls.

Going...., going.....,

 

[sptrawler]

She's young and naive so does not take any notice of any polls.

Going...., going.....,

"If I haven't flinched yet, why would I flinch now? she told Fairfax.

"I'll just keep getting on with it and dealing with the issues that actually matter and all of this kind of side commentary can do whatever it does. It's not going to deter me or distract me."

It's all about me, sydrome showing through nicely.

Obviously the electorate, don't agree with her, on the "issues that actually matter".

 

[MrBurns]

"If I haven't flinched yet, why would I flinch now? she told Fairfax.

"I'll just keep getting on with it and dealing with the issues that actually matter and all of this kind of side commentary can do whatever it does. It's not going to deter me or distract me."

It's all about me, sydrome showing through nicely.

Obviously the electorate, don't agree with her, on the "issues that actually matter".

Yes it's all about her and there's no one in Labor , no lap dog with the balls to stand up the her it seems.

 

[dutchie]

My question is - what is the point of this government continuing on till September?

Who will benefit from extending this governments reign to then - certainly not Australia.

And if Labor was honest with itself neither will they gain anything. It can only get worse as the electorate gets madder and madder with Labor.

If Gillard continues with this charade just so that she can stay in power another few months then not only will she be known as the worst PM in Australia's history but also the most selfish.

The people have spoken for a long time now and by setting the date for an election so early Gillard has focused the electorate to what needs to happen now. Stalling will be counter productive.

If she is of a mind to leave a big a mess as possible for the Liberals to clean up, just for spite, then she is being traitorous. That's what it looks like to me.

Australia has suffered for five years now with no relieve in sight. Its time for Gillard and Labor to go.

"Its the right thing to do"

 

[Logique]

My question is - what is the point of this government continuing on till September?....

Where's the Governor General when you need her. Although she has little jurisdiction in this matter, sadly.

 

[Calliope]

My question is - what is the point of this government continuing on till September?

Who will benefit from extending this governments reign to then - certainly not Australia.

Both the Coalition and Australia will benefit.

1. Labor headed by Gillard will be an easy-beat.

2. Any election held between now and July 2013 will be for the House of Representatives and the four Territory Senators. There would not be a half-Senate election.

The last thing we need is for Gillard to be deposed. This of course would result in an early election.