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Not only can't they run a chook raffle, they have also become a disappointment as a form of light entertainment.
At least for the moment anyway.
The Gillard Government
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At least for the moment anyway.
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I think this is the best possible outcome from today's shenanigans for the Coalition, Labor have come out of this looking like dills. (Personally, I would have liked to have had the opportunity to vote sooner though and I'm worried about what further damage Gillard will do to the country between now and September).
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Rudd now looks like a dud, and it probably is the best outcome for the Libs, but we have to wait 6 months.........
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Rudd now looks like a dud, and it probably is the best outcome for the Libs, but we have to wait 6 months.........
Always was a Dud, they threw him out because he could not delegate, good shiny boy for photo shots but in real management he was hopeless.
Now Burnsie ole Pal, this is your chance to have a bit of a break, maybe go over to the Fatherland and watch the cricket.
and a banghead for you too champ.Back on topic, maybe we should start a movement whereby the people take over government and we do it from the streets. Stopping the cars would be a saving straight away.
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Reminds me of the Simpsons episode where he went to space...
Head of NASA: [Barney runs off drunk and wastes his chance at being an astronaut] Well, Homer, I guess that makes you the winner by default...
Homer: Default? The two sweetest words in the English language! De-FAULT! De-FAULT! De-FAULT!
NASA Assistant: [clubs Homer with a police sap]
Head of NASA: Where'd you get that thing?
NASA Assistant: Sent away.
Head of NASA: [Barney runs off drunk and wastes his chance at being an astronaut] Well, Homer, I guess that makes you the winner by default...
Homer: Default? The two sweetest words in the English language! De-FAULT! De-FAULT! De-FAULT!
NASA Assistant: [clubs Homer with a police sap]
Head of NASA: Where'd you get that thing?
NASA Assistant: Sent away.
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Like I said. And like Laurie Oakes said, the only winner today was Tony Abbott. Looks like Labor are going full term, if they don't tear themselves apart first.
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More than likely, the poor bastard will be still-born......
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I actually think Rudd tactically came out on top.
He probably didn't have the numbers , he looks good to his party and some of the public (gave his word not to challenge) and his nemesis is mortally wounded.
I doubt if we will have to wait 6 mths something will give IMO...
Anyway its all good fun watching labor self destruct
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He certainly owed Simon Crean no favours and the Libs haven't taken long with their own take on that.
There will be an interesting poll next week.
I would hate to predict it after what happened today.
If News Poll gives her a boost, I would say they working for Tony Abbott just to make it easier come election time.
I think News Poll wants to keep Gillard as Prime Minister to make sure Labor gets a drubbing of the highest order..
I would hate to predict it after what happened today.
If News Poll gives her a boost, I would say they working for Tony Abbott just to make it easier come election time.
I think News Poll wants to keep Gillard as Prime Minister to make sure Labor gets a drubbing of the highest order..
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+1 This has been a terrible day for Labor.
So much for calling the election very early, so they can get on with governing.
That seems like the furthest thing from their minds.
Also it would be a novel experience for them.
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Interesting day I think Crean set Rudd up to fail knowing Rudd didn't have the numbers but wanted to bury Rudd which is what the out come will be.
Of course one vote Tony will be begging on the side lines that we have to have an election.......has any one told him yet after nearly three years..........
Of course one vote Tony will be begging on the side lines that we have to have an election.......has any one told him yet after nearly three years..........
+1 This has been a terrible day for Labor.
So much for calling the election very early, so they can get on with governing.
That seems like the furthest thing from their minds.
Also it would be a novel experience for them.
Irespect of what happened today, I believe it was designed to further weaken Gillard as leader.
As Dennis Shanahan states, only a miracle can save Gillard now.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opi...save-gillard-now/story-e6frg75f-1226601974748
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I reckon Labor's Primary support will be in the high 20's in the next Newspoll.
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I think you have called it dead right.
Labor know they are going to be creamed, this is all about the internal battle between the unions and the moderates in Labor.
The unions are fighting for their survival in the Labor party.
If it is an absolute flogging in the election, the union influence in Labor will be over, they are in real trouble.
Selling out to the Greens was never a good option.
This is the problem when you put yourself before the team, the team ends up losing.
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IF, in case YOU hadn't noticed, it's the majority in this country who are impatient for an election. Recent polls show the majority do not want this labor government any more.
Tony is simply in tune with the majority on this issue and it seems you enjoy insulting the majority of voters in this country. Good luck with that...
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No doubt the media barons had their two bobs worth of lobbying recently, probably a bit more suttle or at least not as conspicuous as the mining lobby. I expect Rudd had a little smile as he saw it all turning more sour for Gillard.
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Thats why we need an election now.
Australia can't afford Labor, morally or financially, for another 6 months.
Election now - "it's the right thing to do"
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I hope so if any Govt deserved to be eliminated it's this one.
Trouble with Labor is they are so pathetic and lacking in talent someone like Gillard can roll the lot of them, once again the Australian taxpayer foots the bill for these clowns and funds their retirement.
