The ELECTION Thread

[bnwt]

WAussies can be the jewel in the crown and deal labor the final death blow

[mandurahmum]

WAussies can be the jewel in the crown and deal labor the final death blow

Why would we do that - The previous Liberal government treated us even worse.  John Howard visited us so infrequently that we were not even sure he knew we existed except as a cash cow.

And our State Liberal Party is run by the biggest dick ever known, Colin Barnett has made us all suffer by putting up the prices on electricity and water - they have risen by nearly 50%.  My last Electricty bill was double the price of last years, this despite my son moving out.  And by cutting spending on essential services like health and police.

And lets not forget the royalties for regions scheme - that is how be bought the election -and we all know about it.  And haven't the regions benefited.  I mean 250,000 for a singing toilet in Bunbury - that money should have been spent on roads, hospitals or something worthwhile. 

His former Treasurer was a chair sniffer and someone who thought it was appropriate to roll around on the floor barking like a dog in front of female staffers.   He also squirrel gripped another member in Parliament - how is that appropriate.

But that is not what got him fired - it was having an affair with the greens member of Fremantle and then telling us that he may have used tax payers money to pay for this - but then told us that he didn't.  Surely a treasurer should know the rules, he was eventually cleared by the crimes commission - which we all know has no balls and no guts - and is probably corrupt too.

[*r3830*]

And our State Liberal Party is run by the biggest dick ever known,

LOLOL - You're not on your own in the above statement mum! We've got Mrs K'nell running the show over here!

But that is not what got him fired - it was having an affair with the greens member of Fremantle

There ya go.... can't trust the blardy greens!


But Julia.... Check this out... how to get caught with your political panties down!! Big Girls you ask? Well, maybe - you decide!

The hidden truth behind the PM's 'impromptu' speech


Even a cursory glance showed it was a written speech. A closer inspection showed it was the very speech she had delivered, word for word.

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-election/the-hidden-truth-behind-the-pms-impromptu-speech-20100817-127hr.html

[Poddy]

What a lovely view of the 'real' Julia hahahaha.

VERY true to life

[*Ubbie Max*]

Talking about succession, I wonder how Prince Leonard from the Province of Hut is going.

[*r3830*]

Poddy - I had to have a chuckle to myself when I read the article. Really, I spose she wasn't being directly dishonest in not correcting the fact that she had read this thing out.... whilst taking in the accolades for it being purely "from the heart." A little fib by omission perhaps. Just a tiny one....

Of course... with every bad situation - there is an 'up' side. She proved beyond doubt, that she can read! Doubtful that it was her heart that drove the keyboard however.....


UBBS! Did you know that Ms Gillard is dropping the tax on SPROUTS????? (Green preferences ya know!)

[Poddy]

Numbers, politics and diplomacy are smoke and mirrors, the art of producing reams of diatribe with no substance.

I have often wondered why Pollys don't just say it as it is instead of sidestepping issues and dodging and weaving constantly.

I can't imagine that they believe any of what they say and if they don't believe it why do they expect anyone else to believe it??

[mandurahmum]

Another funny ad from fair go for billionaires

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcHzu8msQmc&feature=player_embedded

[shyer]

Who ARE you Voting for Jullia gone and SWAN IN?

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/labor-blood-will-flow-over-rudd-dumping-says-union-boss-20100818-12aw4.html

[elantra]

What about this BUMBLING Robb on Sky news????
Even his glasses aren't straight.

[elantra]

The coalition is saying that the Treasury is corrupt!!

I guess they would know there were the ones to corrupt it.
Where is Godwin Gretsch these days? Remember UTEGATE???

[mandurahmum]

The coalition is saying that the Treasury is corrupt!!

I guess they would know there were the ones to corrupt it.
Where is Godwin Gretsch these days? Remember UTEGATE???

 

[*Ubbie Max*]

Re #705. Shocking news R numbers. I say quadruple the sprout tax & while their at it, quadruple the tax on all vegetables, except spuds.

Firstly they must enact a tax for veges (except spuds) & then, they factor in the quadruple equation. While they are at it they must repeal the GST on Pepsi Max & shop fried Pluto Pups.

Cut out the Excise on beer & money back if your horse doesn't run a place.

[callostemma]

Did you know that fresh vegies are GST free.   You only have to pay for buying them

[Roo]

Did you know that fresh vegies are GST free.   You only have to pay for buying them

Unless the vegies are baked into a cake...like carrot cake..lol

[elantra]

The coalition is saying that the Treasury is corrupt!!

I guess they would know there were the ones to corrupt it.
Where is Godwin Gretsch these days? Remember UTEGATE???

 

[elantra]

Wednesday night 10pm.

I am predicting that the Labor Government will be returned to office with a majority of seven seats!!

[HellWest'nCrooked]

   Birdie........the old hutt River Provence....wonder if they still make their own stamps.......I want one, it might be a collectors item one day!!

[mandurahmum]

Julia come over to WA today - her third visit.

Apparently this is the most visits we have ever had in an election period from a Prime Minister/Leader of the Opposition. (except Kim Beasley - but as he lived here - I dont think it really counts).

Thats just not right

[elantra]

Julia come over to WA today - her third visit.

Apparently this is the most visits we have ever had in an election period from a Prime Minister/Leader of the Opposition. (except Kim Beasley - but as he lived here - I dont think it really counts).

Thats just not right

She thinks highly of the good people from Western Australia.

[elantra]

Wednesday night 10pm.

I am predicting that the Labor Government will be returned to office with a majority of seven seats!!

[Poddy]

I'll supply the salt and pepper Ela

[Poddy]

Hmm.. I have to find you a shortened nickname

Ela?
Elan?
El-ant?
Ant?
Nope none of those sound right.

What about .................

Trala hmmm that has a bit if a ring to it:)

[elantra]

Hmm.. I have to find you a shortened nickname

Ela?
Elan?
El-ant?
Ant?
Nope none of those sound right.

What about .................

Trala hmmm that has a bit if a ring to it:)

 

[Poddy]

And to give it some OMMPH what about incuding a couple of !!

i.e. Trala!!  

[bnwt]

The day Gillard stopped spinning: NSW indefensible

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/the-day-gillard-stopped-spinning-nsw-indefensible-20100819-12mor.html


the NSW labor government has been run for years by the same faceless men that now run labor federally

[elantra]

The day Gillard stopped spinning: NSW indefensible

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/the-day-gillard-stopped-spinning-nsw-indefensible-20100819-12mor.html


the NSW labor government has been run for years by the same faceless men that now run labor federally

I am predicting that the Labor Government will be returned to office with a majority of seven seats!![/color]

[mandurahmum]

I dont know how the election will go - but I do predict that the Labor government will pick up a lot more votes in WA - mainly because of a backlash against our stupid dick Liberal Premier.

If the city I lived in was not split into 2 electorates then Labor would probably win.  Our city should not be divided into 2 electorates - it is stupid when we have the numbers to have our own electorate.  So we have have the city looked after by a Rockingham member and the other half by a member in Perth.

If it was one electorate then the Labor member would get in with a huge majority.  She was a state member who gave us what we had been promised for over 30 years - a trainline to Perth.  We love her down here - and we love the train. 

[mandurahmum]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV-inAzEleE

could not have said it better myself - gotta love the chasers

[*Ubbie Max*]

Your government at work………

 
You will love this one, I haven't stop laughing yet………….

For those of you who have never travelled to the west, , cattle guards are horizontal steel rails placed at fence openings, in dug-out places in the roads adjacent to highways (sometimes across highways), to prevent cattle from crossing over that area. For some reason the cattle will not step on the "guards," probably because they fear getting their feet caught between the rails.

A few months ago, Kevin Rudd received and was reading a report that there were over 10,000 cattle guards in NSW & Queensland. Graziers had protested his proposed changes in grazing policies, so he ordered the Minister to fire half of the “cattle” guards immediately!!

Before the Minister could respond and presumably try to straighten him out, Minister for Employment Julia Gillard, intervened with a request that…. before any “cattle” guards were fired, they be given six months of retraining.

And they are running our country


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[*r3830*]

Cost of Labor's online health scheme a mystery


And the department is also demanding further information on Labor's proposed sale of radio spectrum as the government heads to tomorrow's poll with several promises that have not been independently costed. The government is running late with the submission of several policies, with six worth a total of $233 million filed yesterday, six days after the deadline had passed.

Goodness! Even r3830 made a comment on this one!

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/cost-of-labors-online-health-scheme-a-mystery/story-fn59niix-1225907517355


Julia Gillard: My carbon price promise

In an election-eve interview with The Australian, the Prime Minister revealed she would view victory tomorrow as a mandate* for a carbon price, provided the community was ready for this step.

"I don't rule out the possibility of legislating a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, a market-based mechanism," she said of the next parliament. "I rule out a carbon tax."

*Note the word MANDATE! Very important! (the power granted by an electorate)

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/features/federal-election/julia-gillard-my-carbon-price-promise/story-fn5tar6a-1225907552000#ixzz0x5l85RYV

[bnwt]

[*r3830*]

Homes to pay heavy price for internet from NBN ("It will be quite reasonable".) Gillard

Projections for the take-up of the government's $43 billion NBN could prove optimistic once households realise they face costs of up to $3000 to fully exploit the potential of the super-fast internet.

But, at least it will be available in 8 YEARS!


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/homes-to-pay-heavy-price-for-internet-from-nbn/story-fn59niix-1225907517167

[*r3830*]

There is a REAL RISK that Julia Gillard could be elected Prime Minister on Saturday!

Yes.... I know this is a misquote of Ms Gillard's statement made regarding Abbott - But it is a fact!

And when she wins..... ALL should expect:

Increases in electricity costs due to the forthcoming Carbon Tax... mind you - Ms Gillard did say that she has an avoidance clause if needed... so NO guarantee for those people who do support an ETS.

The appropriate flow-on costs on groceries and other goods - including fuel and gas

An NBN - that simply will not perform due to bandwidth limitations.... and the introduction of Internet Censorship.... including the formation of a government database that will monitor and record user accesses to all websites. Did I mention that the same will slow the net speed to a crawl?

The revelations of Labor's 35 UNCOSTED promises ..... Seems odd that they targeted the Libs with this accusation???

When told this morning by a voter in the seat of Robertson (Gosford) that it was his intention to vote GREEN.... Gillard's response was that there were only 2 parties to choose from.... Labor and Liberal. So much for the Labor agreements made with the Greens! Were you watching Bob?????



So much for being positive. She was asked by journos if she was cranky this morning! All she can raise seems to be negativity and Workchoices threats.

Should be a wonderful day. Having worked all night - I'm off to bed for a short while. A good one to all.

[bnwt]

Julia Gillard has been campaigning in the seat of Bennelong with local Labor candidate Maxine. We are not sure what this was about yet- but here is Ms McKew releasing a dove,

 


JG and Maxine release doves as a man cries out 'you're a backstabber Julia.'

[bnwt]

Punters in last-minute plunge on Coalition


http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/punters-in-lastminute-plunge-on-coalition-20100820-12wod.html

[bnwt]

Labor candidate contradicts PM on carbon tax


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/20/2988458.htm

I had a feeling Solomon would go back to the blue side

[bnwt]

Angry Anderson is fed up with Labor


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSO7fDyeKUE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1jzq95lHAA&NR=1

[*r3830*]

Oh Dear! (thanks again bnwt!)

"Well, I really think that we need to make sure that getting a carbon tax in place is a priority of a government that's re-elected on Saturday," he said.

"If Tony Abbott is prime minister that won't happen."

Many thanks to the member for Darwin in his accurate supporting of my earlier comment!

The Carbon tax is DEAD, BURIED and CREMATED! But we can't guarantee every possibility regarding future Carbon Taxes!

What goes around..... comes back to bite one on the bum!!!

[*r3830*]

This may be of serious interest to all of you good people in WA. It certainly contradicts the "offshore processing" stories of the ALP.

Secret detention center plans

The Two Murrays with Howard Sattler who has obtained a "secret" plan to massively boost the capacity of Curtin detention centre, and says it means the PM Gillard isn't committed to offshore processing.


In a nutshell.... the Curtin Detention Centre is undergoing an upgrade, from the present 200 people - to nearing 3000 bed places.



http://www.2ue.com.au/blogs/2ue-blog/secret-detention-center-plans/20100818-12f2u.html

Please note: It is  RADIO story.

[*smee*]

spot the difference




here is some for starters

1. Woody only waves one hand around when talking
2. Woody smiles
3. Woody has a smaller beak
4. Everyone one knows Woody is a fake character
5. Woody has never stabbed one of his colleagues in the back

[*r3830*]

Is that the REAL Woody smee????

[Poddy]

Woody is a Pecker
The other has a pecker envy

[elantra]

Spot the difference.


One has ears sticking out the side of its head.

[*r3830*]

EASY! Julia Gillard to the left! 

[*smee*]

the one one the right with the ears will be prime minister within 24 hours ?

[Poddy]

OH !!! Dear !!

Trala !!! you kind of walked into that one LOL

[*r3830*]

Bugga! I was wrong! I thought it was a rattlesnake! Damn.... it's only a whip!

[elantra]

OH !!! Dear !!

Trala !!! you kind of walked into that one LOL

 

[mandurahmum]

Spot the difference.


One has ears sticking out the side of its head.