The Australian politics thread - Page 751

Top_Cat · 21-10-2012, 09:00 PM

Mid-year budget slashes $499m from research support

The ARC freeze was a harbinger, tbh. Saw it coming last year when my own project was knifed by DoHA. Pretty sure the group I used to work for will cease to exist, despite about 15 years of residency at Flinders.

social · 21-10-2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burgey

No mate, they need to find 4% primary votes. Nothing else matters.

It's sad that people think like this and simply legitimizes Graham Richardson's view of the current ALP

Burgey · 21-10-2012, 10:20 PM

Behold, a messenger brings word from the Caliphate.

Spark · 21-10-2012, 10:34 PM

I wonder what <vaguely important name> said about it over dinner

Burgey · 21-10-2012, 10:36 PM

That Neilsen is 51-49 to LNP on respondent allocated preferences.

The joke Morgan Poll has Labor ahead 50.5-49.5, first time since January 2011.

Spark · 21-10-2012, 10:39 PM

does anyone actually take morgan seriously?

Burgey · 21-10-2012, 10:45 PM

It's all about "context" though, isn't it?

Spikey · 21-10-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spark

Slightly worried about the half-b cut in RnD. Hope that's admin stuff, not actual research grants.

WHY ARE YOU AGAINST A SURPLUS YOU GAY COMMUNIST??>?? a

howardj · 22-10-2012, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burgey

Labor has picked up 8 points since July in Neilsen. Now only two points behind with a year to go, and Gillard with a ten point lead as preferred PM.

Abbott will be loathing the last two siting weeks. It's killing season. And he's in the cross hairs.

Four points

Back in your box, champ

Burgey · 22-10-2012, 02:10 AM

If they get an extra 2PP points, it'll be like me in the slips - 50:50.

social · 22-10-2012, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spark

I wonder what <vaguely important name> said about it over dinner

Richo slammed the ALP publicly many times prior to the last election

I just find it sad that a half intelligent person like Burgey can calmly dismiss the fact that there is a 20 ****ing billion dollar hole in the budget forecast by saying that it is ok so long as the ALP wins the next election

Yeah, that will be a great outcome

Lets make it 50 billion next time

Son Of Coco · 22-10-2012, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by social

Lets make it 50 billion next time

Mate, if you want to campaign for the Liberal Party then head down to the local office and sign up. This sort of covert political subterfuge isn't on in an enthusiast's thread as far as I'm concerned.

howardj · 22-10-2012, 03:15 AM

I agree though that Tone is a cap on our vote

He is great between Elections, but on polling day, you can't bring yourself to do it

It's like Big Kim when he was replaced in 2006...was probably going to win, but replacing him meant it was certain

Sloppy Joe, or Wet Blanket Turnbull, please step up

Son Of Coco · 22-10-2012, 03:22 AM

Malcolm does seem to be the most intelligent of the three, so I'd probably be most concerned if he was running in the next election. Sloppy Joe, like Fatso the Wombat, does seem to have a bit of the people's champion about him. Would probably improve in stature if he moved away from budget replies.

morgieb · 22-10-2012, 04:02 AM

Prediction: Labor's primary vote will remain the same and in fact may increase. However I still think they'll lose the election.

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howardj International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: brisbane Posts: 12,107	I agree though that Tone is a cap on our vote He is great between Elections, but on polling day, you can't bring yourself to do it It's like Big Kim when he was replaced in 2006...was probably going to win, but replacing him meant it was certain Sloppy Joe, or Wet Blanket Turnbull, please step up Last edited by howardj; 22-10-2012 at 03:16 AM.

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21-10-2012, 10:36 PM	#11255 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,156	That Neilsen is 51-49 to LNP on respondent allocated preferences. The joke Morgan Poll has Labor ahead 50.5-49.5, first time since January 2011.

21-10-2012, 10:39 PM	#11256 (permalink)
Spark Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A Blood Rainbow Posts: 26,770	does anyone actually take morgan seriously?

21-10-2012, 10:45 PM	#11257 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,156	It's all about "context" though, isn't it?

22-10-2012, 02:10 AM	#11260 (permalink)
Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,156	If they get an extra 2PP points, it'll be like me in the slips - 50:50.

22-10-2012, 03:22 AM	#11264 (permalink)
Son Of Coco Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,061	Malcolm does seem to be the most intelligent of the three, so I'd probably be most concerned if he was running in the next election. Sloppy Joe, like Fatso the Wombat, does seem to have a bit of the people's champion about him. Would probably improve in stature if he moved away from budget replies.

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