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Will Craig Thomson finally give us some relief?

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Julia said:
I'm not a confirmed voter for either side, unlike some who will always vote the same way regardless of the talent, behaviour and/or policies of their chosen party.

...Similarly if Rumpole or any other Labor voter makes a point with which I agree, I don't intend to feel constrained about saying so.
If it's all right with you, of course.
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Sure. Why should I object? I am pleased you have come out of the closet. Good luck with it.:D
 
Calliope said:
Not as big a fool or hypocrite as you for siding with Craig Thomson and Craig Emerson. You are on the losing side.
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Just read some of my other posts please, once again I say I HOPE THOMSON GETS WHAT HE DESERVES.

However the Thomson debacle has bought out the hypocrisy of the Opposition and SOME of the posters here, as well as the bad handling of the whole issue by the government.

Such events will occur in any party. John Howard had a lot more Cabinet members suspended or in the "sin bin" than Gillard has.

And by the way, personal attacks by you on other members of the forum who express honest opinions, but who you appear to think are "letting the side down" are despicable and simply reveal the type of person you really are.
 
Under advice from his lawyers, it looks like Craig Thomson will try to get away with saying as little as possible.

Mr Thomson promised earlier this month to use the address to parliament to give "a bit more detail" about the former colleague he blames for rorting at the HSU when he was its national secretary.

But Mr Thomson's lawyers have told him not to level new claims, given the danger that any statement he makes could be used against him if he faces court over the misuse of nearly $500,000 in union funds.

It is understood that today's speech will focus on the danger to parliament if the House of Representatives seeks to supplant the courts and rule on its own members before they have been given a fair trial.

Mr Thomson is expected to stay away from line-by-line responses to the 1100-page report from Fair Work Australia on its three-year investigation into the HSU and its former leader.
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Labor will be hoping so.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...ont-go-on-attack/story-fn59noo3-1226361685338
 
Saw Richardson on TV this morning, no doubt Thompson is a liar, Gillard could even take lessons from him.
 
rumpole said:
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And by the way, personal attacks by you on other members of the forum who express honest opinions, but who you appear to think are "letting the side down" are despicable and simply reveal the type of person you really are.
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Thanks for putting me on the right track Rumpy. And by the way, you have never concealed the type of admirable person you really are.:rolleyes:
 
rumpole said:
"Mr Thomson should also report what financial and other assistance he has received from the Labor Party, including the cost of his legal bills."

Why should he ? It's a matter between him and the Labor party.
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I guess it would be nice to know how far Labor will go to protect sleezy cheats and crims.
 
rumpole said:
Just read some of my other posts please, once again I say I HOPE THOMSON GETS WHAT HE DESERVES.
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Your idea of "GETS WHAT HE DESERVES" probably means exoneration.

However the Thomson debacle has bought out the hypocrisy of the Opposition and SOME of the posters here, as well as the bad handling of the whole issue by the government.
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Strangely enough you only had one supporter for your "hypocrisy" nonsense. The vast majority of Australians see the Opposition which you denigrate repeatedly, as being the only hope we have to rid us of this illegitimate government
 
Calliope said:
Strangely enough you only had one supporter for your "hypocrisy" nonsense. The vast majority of Australians see the Opposition which you denigrate repeatedly, as being the only hope we have to rid us of this illegitimate government
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1. The hypocrisy issue and getting rid of the government are two separate issues.
You know this. You are simply being your usual self and having a go at anyone who doesn't adhere to your party line. You criticise Labor supporters for their uncritical support of their party, yet do the same yourself, Calliope.

2. When someone you perceive as 'on your side' disagrees with you on an issue, you feel obliged to subject that person to a personal attack.

3. I'm sick of it. If you could give consideration to more civilised responses I, for one, would really appreciate it.
 
Your idea of "GETS WHAT HE DESERVES" probably means exoneration.
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So you think you can read my mind ? What a clever chap you are.

The case should be decided in court, not by Parliament, the media or you or me. That's a right of every citizen. Plenty of people have been charged with something and found not guilty, but if that is not the case and he is found guilty, serves him right. I don't know how many times I have to bang into your thick skull that I hold no brief for Thomson or anyone else of any party that rorts his or her entitlements.

BTW, what is your comment on this ?

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...ver-alleged-rort/story-e6frgczx-1226361626786
 
Julia said:
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2. When someone you perceive as 'on your side' disagrees with you on an issue, you feel obliged to subject that person to a personal attack.

3. I'm sick of it. If you could give consideration to more civilised responses I, for one, would really appreciate it.
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You and Rumpole are obviously colluding in personal attacks on me. From experience I know that I will be the loser. So I will concede the high moral ground to you and your new friend and withdraw from the debate.
 
Calliope said:
You and Rumpole are obviously colluding in personal attacks on me. From experience I know that I will be the loser. So I will concede the high moral ground to you and your new friend and withdraw from the debate.
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Ah , a conspiracy theorist now !

You may well be a loser because your argument hasn't a leg to stand on.

:D
 
Someone who is completely legless will be standing (or is that propped up) to say something in the house in about 20 minutes.

He's been deathly silent since his Laurie Oakes interview last weekend.
 
drsmith said:
Someone who is completely legless will be standing (or is that propped up) to say something in the house in about 20 minutes.

He's been deathly silent since his Laurie Oakes interview last weekend.
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Just cooking the popcorn now...
:cool:
 

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