• Julia Gillard Wins the Australian Election
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[QUOTE=1239the;24660252]The filter is the pet project of a minister who was put in his position because they had nowhere else to shove him, anyway. He doesn't know what he's doing, his filter's not gotten any funding, and[B] noone supports it[/B], so it's barely even gotten off the ground. The filter will [B]never[/B] happen.[/QUOTE] That bit is obviously not true, but so far as the rest goes it's kind of irrelevant. I never said anything about a filter being made, just a person supporting it, which she seems to.
[QUOTE=Xen Tricks;24660271]That bit is obviously not true, but so far as the rest goes it's kind of irrelevant. I never said anything about a filter being made, just a person supporting it, which she seems to.[/QUOTE] She said in her town hall style forum that she fully supported it, and played the child pornography card.
[QUOTE=1239the;24660252]The filter is the pet project of a minister who was put in his position because they had nowhere else to shove him, anyway. He doesn't know what he's doing, his filter's not gotten any funding, [B]and noone supports it[/B], so it's barely even gotten off the ground. The filter will [B]never[/B] happen.[/QUOTE] The party supports it, hence why they haven't spoken out against it.
All I'm saying is that in the past few years that the filter has actually been on the table, it hasn't gotten anywhere other than some trials and lots and lots of talking about it. There is far too much opposition and controversy. As far as I was concerned, the filter was a null issue during the election. Not that I wouldn't put it past Abbot to pick it up and run with it if he got in power. Both parties will say anything to get majority.
I fucking hate how the majority of facepunch bitches about how labor is so bad and shit when they're really not, at least compared to the other parties. Especially those who aren't even australian and pretend to know shit about our politics. I'm so tired of people supporting the opposition simply because they don't like the current government over some filter that, as i have said many times, [b]WILL NOT GO THROUGH[/B]. The first reason that comes to mind is that it would be political suicide. Everyone would be pissed as tits over it. The second, is that right now, our government is trying to CUT DOWN on unnecessary spending. Another thing is, the mining tax. It hasn't been talked about too much on facepunch; but i'd like to make a point: We only have these deposits of iron ore, uranium and other shit like that ONCE. We should capitalize on it greatly. Because sooner or later, we're going to run out, and some estimates have said our grandchildren could witness the beginning of it. I'm damn happy the greens support it too. Did you know, in 50-100 years; there will be no more matches? (or at least not as we know them today). Phosphorus reserves are estimated to deplete soon. Also, about fishing in australia. In some parts it's really popular and in some it's not. Up here in the north; river fishing is fucking fantastic. Catch me some barramundi!
[QUOTE=Keeshond v2;24660418]Another thing is, the mining tax. It hasn't been talked about too much on facepunch; but i'd like to make a point: We only have these deposits of iron ore, uranium and other shit like that ONCE. We should capitalize on it greatly. Because sooner or later, we're going to run out, and some estimates have said our grandchildren could witness the beginning of it. Did you know, in 50-100 years; there will be no more matches? (or at least not as we know them today). Phosphorus reserves are estimated to deplete soon. We strike[/QUOTE] Everyone bitching about the mining tax was such a fucking joke. The richest woman in Australia crying poor, that was pathetic.
The fact that people base their votes on one issue is what gets me
[QUOTE=MuTAnT;24660463]The richest woman in Australia crying poor, that was pathetic.[/QUOTE] I'm sorry, what? May you please elaborate.
well it was never going to be a good outcome either way welp i don't even know if she's the lesser of the two evils anymore i think they are just equally evil
We where screwed either way, at least we get the N1 NBN plan. Also the filter.. well it isn't gonna be as strong as before.
[QUOTE=Amplar;24660170]everything you could want of australia except without the idiots in power[/QUOTE] I dunno about that. John Key is a bit of a dick and our foreign minister is a fucking coward.
[QUOTE=Keeshond v2;24660418] Also, about fishing in australia. In some parts it's really popular and in some it's not. Up here in the north; river fishing is fucking fantastic. Catch me some barramundi![/QUOTE] I have yet to find a site of hers that states all her opinions, but I thought it was just enforcing shit that was already illegal like whaling and what not. Is she against private fishing too?
[QUOTE]I fucking hate how the majority of facepunch bitches about how labor is so bad and shit when they're really not, at least compared to the other parties. Especially those who aren't even australian and pretend to know shit about our politics. I'm so tired of people supporting the opposition simply because they don't like the current government over some filter that, as i have said many times, [B]WILL NOT GO THROUGH[/B]. The first reason that comes to mind is that it would be political suicide. Everyone would be pissed as tits over it. The second, is that right now, our government is trying to CUT DOWN on unnecessary spending. Another thing is, the mining tax. It hasn't been talked about too much on facepunch; but i'd like to make a point: We only have these deposits of iron ore, uranium and other shit like that ONCE. We should capitalize on it greatly. Because sooner or later, we're going to run out, and some estimates have said our grandchildren could witness the beginning of it. I'm damn happy the greens support it too. Did you know, in 50-100 years; there will be no more matches? (or at least not as we know them today). Phosphorus reserves are estimated to deplete soon. Also, about fishing in australia. In some parts it's really popular and in some it's not. Up here in the north; river fishing is fucking fantastic. Catch me some barramundi! [/QUOTE][URL="http://www.facepunch.com/image.php?u=50204&dateline=1283648730"][IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/image.php?u=50204[/IMG][/URL] :respek: [URL="http://www.facepunch.com/image.php?u=282226&dateline=1270651116"][IMG]http://www.facepunch.com/image.php?u=282226[/IMG][/URL]
Even though I was hoping Labor would win, I still want a double dissolution just so we can get a better, more stable government in. I guess the possibility of destroying absolute party loyalty, making crossing the floor common and the need to actually debate and take time for issues could happen but who knows.
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[QUOTE=OvB;24660538]I have yet to find a site of hers that states all her opinions, but I thought it was just enforcing shit that was already illegal like whaling and what not. Is she against private fishing too?[/QUOTE] I don't believe so, correct me if i'm wrong though. There is some opposition to it which is fair enough, and some which isn't. People who go to popular spots; cast 5 rods and space them 10 meters apart are massive cunts. it'd be fair enough if they banned doing that. (unless you have a sports/commercial license and didn't do it at a popular spot.)
Excuse me Rusty but what the hell are you doing with that deleted message there
i had two tabs open and i posted in the wrong thread
[QUOTE=Devodiere;24660557]Even though I was hoping Labor would win, I still want a double dissolution just so we can get a better, more stable government in. I guess the possibility of destroying absolute party loyalty, making crossing the floor common and the need to actually debate and take time for issues could happen but who knows.[/QUOTE] It may also have disastrous effects. Political soup can turn into a dangerous mix for a nation if stirred the wrong way.
[QUOTE=Rusty100;24660702]i had two tabs open and i posted in the wrong thread[/QUOTE] Oh, cool. Just seeing one of your messages deleted by seemingly nobody scared me. :ohdear:
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[QUOTE=CheeseMan;24661124]Fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucccccccccccccccccccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssss [editline]06:11PM[/editline] my broadband is assured[/QUOTE] No it's not - the greens want to investigate the impact it will have on the environment. Basically they will get some results and likely will want to scale it down.
I just don't like the idea of three men deciding who's going to lead the country. Another vote would've been better. People would've judged how each side on how they acted during the political limbo. Still. Labor. Gillard. Not too happy.
What a monumental disaster. Country is fucked tbh, we now have the most nutty socialist borderline communist political party in Australian history with Labor plus the Greens, and on top of that they are as incompetent as hell. Also you twits should listen to some of the more educated people on some of the talkback radio stations rather than believing all the crap your left wing socialist teachers/tv ads tell you. I cant believe this corrupt slimy bitch got in, I have to listen to her repeating stupid spin doctoring in her farcical voice for the next 3 damn years.
[QUOTE=Isotope;24661224]What a monumental disaster. Country is fucked tbh, we now have the most nutty socialist borderline communist political party in Australian history with Labor plus the Greens, and on top of that they are as incompetent as hell. Also you twits should listen to some of the more educated people on some of the talkback radio stations rather than believing all the crap your left wing socialist teachers/tv ads tell you. I cant believe this corrupt slimy bitch got in, I have to listen to her repeating stupid spin doctoring in her farcical voice for the next 3 damn years.[/QUOTE] You are so fucking stupid.
[QUOTE=MisterMooth;24661243]You are so fucking stupid.[/QUOTE] Quality response, many would say the same about you :)
[QUOTE=Isotope;24661224]more educated people on some of the talkback radio stations[/QUOTE] I see where you went wrong here.
[QUOTE=Isotope;24661254]Quality response, many would say the same about you :)[/QUOTE] No you really ARE that fucking stupid
[QUOTE=Isotope;24661254]Quality response, many would say the same about you :)[/QUOTE] Actually, No we wouldn't. The filter isn't going to get passed as well too many people are against it, and the NBN Will be awesome too.
He's just trolling.
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