Re: Aus Federal Politics thread (VI)

[Mick Sawyer]

no but have read other material about the scandal...gillard was and is a grub but doubt she made a quid out of it

Did you see her stare down Paul Kelly yesterday? I only saw grabs that aired on the news. She needs to find a way of mass producing some of that conviction and shovel it out every time she's in front of a microphone.

[Big Dog]

Territorians... All class.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-diary/blind-rage-at-nt-liberals-jerkoff-advert-20120820-24h66.html

Crude...but funny.

[embee]

no but have read other material about the scandal...gillard was and is a grub but doubt she made a quid out of it

Did you see her stare down Paul Kelly yesterday? I only saw grabs that aired on the news. She needs to find a way of mass producing some of that conviction and shovel it out every time she's in front of a microphone.

It was effective in stopping him ask his question ...it didnt provide an answer ...and it brought the "scandal" to the 6 oclock news of 7 and 9 ...then followed by a burst of Abbott calling for her to answer the allegations in parliament ...

[Mick Sawyer]

no but have read other material about the scandal...gillard was and is a grub but doubt she made a quid out of it

Did you see her stare down Paul Kelly yesterday? I only saw grabs that aired on the news. She needs to find a way of mass producing some of that conviction and shovel it out every time she's in front of a microphone.

It was effective in stopping him ask his question ...it didnt provide an answer ...and it brought the "scandal" to the 6 oclock news of 7 and 9 ...then followed by a burst of Abbott calling for her to answer the allegations in parliament ...

Most don't give a rat's about her culpability. She addressed the question by saying "I did nothing wrong Paul" & then went on to ask if he wanted to make an allegation. The ball was then in his court.

The good viewers of commercial news finally got to hear a leader acting like one.

[Paul Keating]

It made Gillard look sneaky.

But I loves the way a 40 year journalism veteran of oz politics was flustered and didn't know what to do.

[Mick Sawyer]

It made Gillard look sneaky.

But I loves the way a 40 year journalism veteran of oz politics was flustered and didn't know what to do.

sneaky, maybe. More importantly she spoke with conviction, to the extent that Kelly was flustered. More of that thanks PM.

[embee]

Mick

The last time 'the people' will remember her speaking with such conviction she said 'there will be no carbon tax under a government I lead'

[Mick Sawyer]

Mick

The last time 'the people' will remember her speaking with such conviction she said 'there will be no carbon tax under a government I lead'

They now have a new "last time". That's the point.

[embee]

Those that want to put a positive spin on it will (30%)

Those that want to put a negative spin on it will (70%)

[Paul Keating]

Mick

The last time 'the people' will remember her speaking with such conviction she said 'there will be no carbon tax under a government I lead'

No the conviction she spoke with yesterday is the same conviction that made her the best politician of the current parliament according to Janet Albrechsten, the same conviction which prompted Alan Jones say she should be leading the country instead of Rudd, and the same conviction that had many in the coalition fearful to ask her questions in question time.

She lost that conviction when she became PM and has never got it back. She needs to continue with it.

[Paul Keating]

Those that want to put a positive spin on it will (30%)

Those that want to put a negative spin on it will (70%)

Those that want to vote Coalition has increased by 3% since the last election. Despite what you say is the worst government in decades.

[embee]

Ponts

I have always said this govt cant sell its message and rushes policy and decisions

They will win the next election because the sky wont fall in as Abbott has promised under a carbon tax and Hockey wont be able to provide a costing of Abbott's promises and keep a surplus

[Mick Sawyer]

Those that want to put a positive spin on it will (30%)

Those that want to put a negative spin on it will (70%)

Probably and as much as I'd like to see her improve her public performances as a leader, it won't happen.

[Mick Sawyer]

Ponts
They will win the next election because the sky wont fall in as Abbott has promised under a carbon tax and Hockey wont be able to provide a costing of Abbott's promises and keep a surplus

They won't be able to sell that message either.

[G.Wood]

I am sure the Mad Monk will be able to draw a bow from the carbon price through increase in power rates to the falling in of the sky

[embee]

Mick

If they cant sell that message then we/they are in deep trouble

[Mick Sawyer]

Mick

If they cant sell that message then we/they are in deep trouble

Stand by embee, we have our own version of GWB on his way to the Lodge.

[JGK]

Territorians... All class.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-diary/blind-rage-at-nt-liberals-jerkoff-advert-20120820-24h66.html

Crude...but funny.

I would have more respect for it if they used "wanker" rather than "jerk off".

[skully]

Territorians... All class.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-diary/blind-rage-at-nt-liberals-jerkoff-advert-20120820-24h66.html

Crude...but funny.

I chuckled.

[Mick Sawyer]

I am sure the Mad Monk will be able to draw a bow from the carbon price through increase in power rates to the falling in of the sky

Yep.

[JGK]

Meanwhile, the Mad Monk becomes the first Opposition Leader in 26 years to be ejected from Parliament.

[skully]

Following in the grand footsteps of LJH. Maybe it's a sign.

Called the Vulture a liar. Er, I don't see the problem.

[lardbucket]

Meanwhile, the Mad Monk becomes the first Opposition Leader in 26 years to be ejected from Parliament.

Aye, that's been a trick mastered by a few PMs (usually with the help of their deputy) but not so much by Opposition Leaders.

[Allan D]

Australia: Is It an Oppressive Democracy?

[Paul Keating]

I am not aware of these Internet filters in the article. Anyone confirm if this is true please.

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