The Australian politics thread - Page 260

Spark · 25-03-2010, 03:59 AM

Poor Barnaby. Looked completely lost today.

On the worm thing, yeah it's fun to watch but I would kill it. Not good for the political culture in this country IMO. Some things just don't need to be trivialised... anyone notice that the worm conveniently meant that most commercial networks didn't bother to analyse the actual debate i.e. healthcare?

James90 · 25-03-2010, 04:45 AM

Tanner slams the Greens

Penny still my favourite though.

Spark · 25-03-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by James90

Tanner slams the Greens

Penny still my favourite though.

To be honest... this is bang-on.

Johnners · 28-03-2010, 09:26 PM

Cannot believe the flack Abbott is copping for competing in the ironman event. Deadset, absolute BS

Burgey · 28-03-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Clapo

Cannot believe the flack Abbott is copping for competing in the ironman event. Deadset, absolute BS

True.

Cannot believe the coverage it's gotten either tbh.

I think it's called a slow-news weekend.

howardj · 28-03-2010, 09:58 PM

Straight Talkin, Action Man.

Pedalling all the way to the Lodge.

Burgey · 28-03-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by howardj

Straight Talkin, Action Man.

Pedalling all the way to the Lodge.

To shine Ruddy's shoes, mow the lawn then pedal back to Warringah.

howardj · 28-03-2010, 10:45 PM

I think running over Jasper and Abbey after doing a wheelie on the lawn, is more Action Man's style.

Johnners · 28-03-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

True.

Cannot believe the coverage it's gotten either tbh.

I think it's called a slow-news weekend.

Personally think it's a pretty amazing achievement for a man of his age and profession. Can see why it got coverage, but the fact that he was actually being criticized for it by the ALP is the only reason it got as much as it did.

Burgey · 28-03-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clapo

Personally think it's a pretty amazing achievement for a man of his age and profession. Can see why it got coverage, but the fact that he was actually being criticized for it by the ALP is the only reason it got as much as it did.

And by those in his own party ftr... "senior Liberal sources" etc say he should be working more on policy etc.

howardj · 28-03-2010, 11:53 PM

I'm feeling sick in the tummy about Newspoll tonight (10:15pm Brisbane time).

I just don't feel it will be good.

And, make no mistake, Newspoll's do matter especially in an Election year.

They form the prism through which events/leaders are reported.

James90 · 29-03-2010, 05:07 AM

You'll be fine.

Big swings against the ALP in two states...Abbott still featuring in ridiculous puff pieces...Rudd under the pump over asylum seekers and population.

James90 · 29-03-2010, 07:17 AM

Nope. Apparently there was a need for howardj to be concerned.

ALP 56 - LIB 44

I anticipate the Libs being dented by the investigation into Johnson's campaign funds in the coming weeks.

Son Of Coco · 29-03-2010, 08:44 AM

Find it funny that any politician can try to have themselves portrayed as "straight talking" to be honest.

Example:

"So what's your policy for health reform Tony"
"That will be revealed before the next election"

Straight talkin' translation: We don't have one, but will work it out between now and the next election as it's obviously important.

None of the politicians are straight talkers, except maybe Christopher Pyne when he throws a hissy fit. Which is still well-worth watching by the way. Never gets old.

howardj · 29-03-2010, 06:26 PM

Rogue, outlier Newspoll.

Normal service to resume next fortnight.

25-03-2010, 03:59 AM	#3886 (permalink)
Spark Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A Blood Rainbow Posts: 26,753	Poor Barnaby. Looked completely lost today. On the worm thing, yeah it's fun to watch but I would kill it. Not good for the political culture in this country IMO. Some things just don't need to be trivialised... anyone notice that the worm conveniently meant that most commercial networks didn't bother to analyse the actual debate i.e. healthcare? Last edited by Spark; 25-03-2010 at 04:02 AM.

29-03-2010, 08:44 AM	#3899 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,059	Find it funny that any politician can try to have themselves portrayed as "straight talking" to be honest. Example: "So what's your policy for health reform Tony" "That will be revealed before the next election" *Straight talkin' translation: We don't have one, but will work it out between now and the next election as it's obviously important. None of the politicians are straight talkers, except maybe Christopher Pyne when he throws a hissy fit. Which is still well-worth watching by the way. Never gets old. __________________ "What is this what is this who is this guy shouting what is this going on in here?" - CP. (re: psxpro) R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best* *R.I.P Fardin 'Bob' Qayyumi* Member of the Church of the Holy Glenn McGrath

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28-03-2010, 09:58 PM	#3891 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,104	Straight Talkin, Action Man. Pedalling all the way to the Lodge.

28-03-2010, 10:45 PM	#3893 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,104	I think running over Jasper and Abbey after doing a wheelie on the lawn, is more Action Man's style.

28-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#3896 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,104	I'm feeling sick in the tummy about Newspoll tonight (10:15pm Brisbane time). I just don't feel it will be good. And, make no mistake, Newspoll's do matter especially in an Election year. They form the prism through which events/leaders are reported.

29-03-2010, 05:07 AM	#3897 (permalink)
James90 Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,555	You'll be fine. Big swings against the ALP in two states...Abbott still featuring in ridiculous puff pieces...Rudd under the pump over asylum seekers and population.

29-03-2010, 07:17 AM	#3898 (permalink)
James90 Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,555	Nope. Apparently there was a need for howardj to be concerned. ALP 56 - LIB 44 I anticipate the Libs being dented by the investigation into Johnson's campaign funds in the coming weeks.

29-03-2010, 06:26 PM	#3900 (permalink)
howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,104	Rogue, outlier Newspoll. Normal service to resume next fortnight.

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