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explod said:
May be another great Malcolm who may be able to turn the crashing bull.

go greens
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yeh well rudd and swann are doing f-all, just reassuring us with how good Australian economies are and dropping rates to devalue the AU$
 
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Surely this doesn't come as a surprise to anyone ... we all knew Nelson wasn't going to last long.

Argo, it isn't Rudd that's lowering the rates, you know. I do share your frustration at lowering rates though ... sure, save the economy at the expense of destroying our international buying power. Figures, screw the savers and help those with debt; what a fantastic system!

So long as we can sell what we dig up, eh?

... Welcome to Australia, land of the banana
 
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Well let's remember the reason he lost the last leadership ballot - he was 100% in favour of an apology to the Abs. (whereas Nelson was all over the shop - "memorising everything, believing nothing" as they said in parliament yesterday).

Furthermore, as envronment minister in the Howard govt, he was one of the few coalition members to acknowledge global warming. (better check that. Anyway ..) Be interesting to see what he says in the future there.

His republican credentials are (as he says himself) unparalleled. I notice he wants to put that on the back burner (rather than be seen to agree with Rudd lol - accusing "anyone who wants to advance the republican cause at this point in time as having selfish interests" ).

And not only does he handle Chasers better than anyone else, - certainly better than Nelson (because he laughs along with it) ... he handles Kerry O'Brien better as well

Game on !

PS No-one mention the fact that Macquarie Bank MBL are/always were a mob of parasites lol. (PS imo) I have to smile when he accuses Rudd of not being ready for "the Lehman Bros of the world to crash"
 
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he is not remotely credible as PM

Sounds unlikely but it will be hockey or abbott.
 
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You know they've done well when 2020 gives a Coalition member some praise!!

I thought he handled Kerry like a master tonight. Very impressive start. He actually answered questions - not just weasel speak that so many politicians use to make them appear Teflon-like. Kerry will have to try much, much harder to cause him grief in future. And as an added bonus...he looked comfortable and as if he was genuinely loving it. Goes a long way with the punters at home.

As for the Republican issue - I thought he handled it beautifully. As soon as I heard Rudds comments I thought that it was ripe for a nice sound bite reply and fortunately Turnbull seems to have his radar wired correctly. With everything happening to the economy, both domestic and international, Rudd opens his innings against Turnbull with the comment that he looks forward to working with him in relation to the Republic issue!!! It was a nice try by Kev to stir up some trouble but ended up making him look so out of touch with relevant and real issues.

Would the Republic issue even currently rate in the Top 50 issues for ordinary Mum and Dad families across Australia? Doubt it.

As 2020 says - Game On!!

Duckman

PS Even though I was a fan of Costello, his approach to his current political position is giving me the ****s. Can he flog his book in his own time!!
 
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Duckman#72 said:
You know they've done well when 2020 gives a Coalition member some praise!!
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lol - how little you know me duckman - you'll notice I mentioned (about) three points of policy where I agree with the man (and a heap of died-in-the-wool conservatives around here would disagree)
 
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2020hindsight said:
lol - how little you know me duckman - you'll notice I mentioned (about) three points of policy where I agree with the man (and a heap of died-in-the-wool conservatives around here would disagree)
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Ha ha - come on 2020, come and join the Dark Side. I can sense that you want to!!! Feel the change in the force.
 
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2020hindsight said:
duck, I'd prefer to delight in De Light thanks
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Ah alas...you are too far gone 2020..... just be aware that it might not be a new dawn that you see. I fear that De Light that appears before you is just the sun shining out of Kev's ...........
 
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Duckman#72 said:
You know they've done well when 2020 gives a Coalition member some praise!!
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Yep, goodonya 2020. Good to see that level of objectivity.


I do agree. It's a rare thing to see O'Brien trying to suppress his laughter.
It was one of those rare interviews - where the equality between the interviewer and interviewee is perfectly balanced. Both were confident and relaxed, whereas usually O'Brien manages to get his guests looking uncomfortable.

I think we might be up for some interesting time for a change.

A side issue: I wonder if it was just coincidence that meant Brendan Nelson called his leadership spill on the very day that Costello's book hit the stands?
I suspect not. Good to see that the events of today knocked Costello off the front pages just when he would have been most expecting more publicity.

I rather feel for Brendan Nelson. He would never have made a leader, but seems like a very decent person. Maybe could be good for him to go back to medicine where his talents might be more appropriately used.

All up, a satisfying day. Go Turnbull!
 
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pepperoni said:
he is not remotely credible as PM

Sounds unlikely but it will be hockey or abbott.
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You've got to be kidding, on both counts!
Why do you say Turnbull is not credible as PM?
 
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...and the world economy is playing right into the libs hands.

As I said before the election, a Labor win is actually manna from heaven for the Libs. Rudd will get the blame and will last only one term.

If Johnny Rotten won again, Libs would have taken the blame and spent at least a decade in the wilderness after the next election where they would have been massacred.

Anyone got a link for the O'brien Turnbull interview?
 
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wayneL said:
..Anyone got a link for the O'brien Turnbull interview?
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http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/default.htm

wayne, no probs (in anticipation )

PS the other thing I'm looking forward to is a sense of some reality..
I mean Nelson playing fairy godmother to everyone sheesh ...

reduce petrol by 5cents (Turnbull objected on "good economy " grounds, but was told to toe the line on "good politics" grounds)

increase payment to pensioners, carers, uncle tom cobley etc
reduce income tax (as Rudd is doing) ...

MEANWHILE
no increase in alcopops, nor luxury car tax, medical insurance, etc etc (no pain whatsoever)

Nelson's reply to budget speech was like Father flaming Xmas on turps.

lol Wayne Swan saying in parliament "The new Leader of the Opposition wouldn't know what hard times meant - he thinks alcopops is the sound of a bottle of Moet popping its cork"
 
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2020hindsight said:
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lol Wayne Swan saying in parliament "The new Leader of the Opposition wouldn't know what hard times meant - he thinks alcopops is the sound of a bottle of Moet popping its cork"
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There has been quite some criticism of Malcolm Turnbull on the basis that he is the wealthiest politician. Why would anyone criticise him for that? Apparently his mother left when he was nine, he and his father lived in rented flats, and he has achieved what he has through his own endeavours.
Wouldn't it be more logical to regard him as an example of what can happen when someone moves on from a less than great childhood experience and becomes successful in several fields?
 
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Julia said:
You've got to be kidding, on both counts!
Why do you say Turnbull is not credible as PM?
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What was his response to the struggle point .... "i know what its like to live in rented units".

Oh the humanity Malcolm!

He makes my token rich guy act seem tame ha ha.
 
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2020hindsight said:
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/default.htm
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I should have mentioned/ added - go to 16 Sep 08 (via "Archives" as necessary) - then to ...
"Malcolm Turnbull Speaks with Kerry O'Brien"

pepperoni said:
What was his response to the struggle point .... "i know what its like to live in rented units".

Oh the humanity Malcolm!

He makes my token rich guy act seem tame ha ha.
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lol - yep - headlines tomorrow "CHIMNEY SWEEP MAKES GOOD - NEW LEADER OF THE LIBS!" lol
 
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