Auspol February 2017 - Choo choose your candidates wisely..

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starkebn: May 18, 2004; "Oooh, got a little too serious. You okay there, little buddy?"

lucky they dropped the rumoured $250,000 up front payment or they'd have a lot less candidates

# ? Feb 10, 2017 00:12

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# ? May 15, 2024 03:00

Cirofren: Jun 13, 2005; Pillbug

Crikey posted:

George Christensen has refused to rule out joining One Nation.
Christensen has spoken to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce saying he is in unsure of his future with the party

# ? Feb 10, 2017 00:25

Recoome: Nov 9, 2013; Matter of fact, I'm salty now.

Honestly it's amazing that the ~right wing party~ are also splitting on ultranationalist lines, although I don't feel like it's attracting the same amount of negative press that the "left renewal" thing did

# ? Feb 10, 2017 00:29

Cirofren: Jun 13, 2005; Pillbug

Recoome posted:

Honestly it's amazing that the ~right wing party~ are also splitting on ultranationalist lines, although I don't feel like it's attracting the same amount of negative press that the "left renewal" thing did

No where near. It's being reported fairly calmly while left renewal, a small group that no one defected to, was something that the Green's had to come out and condemn. A rare time when the media was very happy to report on what the Greens were saying.

"Let's oppress and low key encourage violence against some Australians if we don't like the colour of they skin. Because of security reasons even though it will likely make us less safe as we create more enemies."
Gets mainstream press, government works with them, sitting Lib and ex-Libs join up.

"Capitalism is a violent system that fucks up a lot of people. We should end it"
A ridiculous notion that has no place in our democracy!

Cirofren fucked around with this message at 00:41 on Feb 10, 2017

# ? Feb 10, 2017 00:33

PaletteSwappedNinja: Jun 3, 2008; One Nation, Under God.

NTRabbit posted:

Abbott wants to opportunistically take the leadership back, and thinks his tough guy against Russia show really played really well with the voting public last time, there's actually nothing more to it than that.

There's also the "I, unlike the current PM, won't let foreign leaders walk all over me" subtext but that's complete bullshit.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 01:02

Cirofren: Jun 13, 2005; Pillbug

Hey so I have less time to read and more time to listen coming up. Are there any good Australian podcasts or radio shows for politics that aren't just right wing garbage?

# ? Feb 10, 2017 03:10

Solemn Sloth: Jul 11, 2015; Baby you can shout at me,
But you can't need my eyes.

The intolerant left unfairly portray anyone who disagrees with them as bigoted psychopaths

The only good thing about Muslims is they throw gay people off buildings

An informative dinner with the Q Society

# ? Feb 10, 2017 03:23

Zenithe: Feb 25, 2013; _{Ask not to whom the Anidavatar belongs; it belongs to thee.}

Solemn Sloth posted:

An informative dinner with the Q Society

quote:

Larry Pickering...Kirralie Smith... Liberal Party defector Cory Bernardi and LNP MP George Christensen...Angry Anderson

# ? Feb 10, 2017 03:49

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

Solemn Sloth posted:

The intolerant left unfairly portray anyone who disagrees with them as bigoted psychopaths

The only good thing about Muslims is they throw gay people off buildings

An informative dinner with the Q Society

https://twitter.com/missmayn/status/829590447467032577

# ? Feb 10, 2017 04:33

Resident Idiot: May 11, 2007; Maxine13; Grimey Drawer

Cirofren posted:

Hey so I have less time to read and more time to listen coming up. Are there any good Australian podcasts or radio shows for politics that aren't just right wing garbage?

A couple of goons from this very thread do Continuity and Change, which makes efforts at balance at least. Otherwise you have Australian Politics from the Guardian with thread favorite Katharine Murphy, or longer-form Well May We Say.

I'm on mobile or I'd throw in some links.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:02

You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

Cirofren posted:

Hey so I have less time to read and more time to listen coming up. Are there any good Australian podcasts or radio shows for politics that aren't just right wing garbage?

Well may we say - Jeremy Sear previously of Something Wonky (RIP) and Crikey's Pure Poison (name the TV show that came from) new Podcast - http://www.wellmaywesay.com

Other than that, dunno.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:18

adamantium|wang: Sep 14, 2003; Missing you

We truly live in the worst timeline

https://twitter.com/Ausgrid/status/829905928296148992

e:
https://twitter.com/rpy/status/829906375379542017

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:39

Wrestlepig: Feb 25, 2011; my mum says im cool; Toilet Rascal

Sydney's getting cooked, Melbourne wins again.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:43

Recoome: Nov 9, 2013; Matter of fact, I'm salty now.

Solemn Sloth posted:

The intolerant left unfairly portray anyone who disagrees with them as bigoted psychopaths

The only good thing about Muslims is they throw gay people off buildings

An informative dinner with the Q Society

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:43

Cirofren: Jun 13, 2005; Pillbug

Resident Idiot posted:

A couple of goons from this very thread do Continuity and Change, which makes efforts at balance at least. Otherwise you have Australian Politics from the Guardian with thread favorite Katharine Murphy, or longer-form Well May We Say.

I'm on mobile or I'd throw in some links.

You Am I posted:

Well may we say - Jeremy Sear previously of Something Wonky (RIP) and Crikey's Pure Poison (name the TV show that came from) new Podcast - http://www.wellmaywesay.com

Other than that, dunno.

Thanks I'll queue 'em up!

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:47

Cartoon: Jun 20, 2008; poop

In the current narrative who is to blame in NSW if the lights go out? This is coal burning central. The culprit couldn't be the cuddle little scamp piece of Anthracite that was being handed around in parliament could it? I know the answer is going to be NSW trying to fulfil its RET but is anyone really that loving stupid?

Also I think Trampballs may have misread his audience with his manly, but ultimately incoherent, attack on Shorten Curlies. A significant part of the vote LNP demographic are older women who, despite it not generally being in their best interests, vote for the 'safe hands' of the Liberals due to their share portfolios/investment properties/bank deposits. This was a major part of why NTATA had to go. This segment was coming around to not liking him and the way he was a disgusting misogynistic creep. They enthusiastically supported Trampballs but the demeanour of his attack on Shorten Curlies is exactly the wrong look. Own goal? All the press he got for it may ultimately be the straw that sees him on the backbench, especially with the on going trainwreck that is his administration. Or should I say 'Mal' administration? No I guess I really shouldn't.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 05:56

Recoome: Nov 9, 2013; Matter of fact, I'm salty now.

I haven't seen a lot of negative press regarding Trumble's hypocritical attack, but yeah it's definitely not an amazing look.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:02

Tokamak: Dec 22, 2004

We can thank Joe Hockey for tirelessly fighting to keep wind turbines away from Sydney.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:03

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Lid posted:

https://twitter.com/missmayn/status/829590447467032577

I can't get enough of this, it's perfect

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:03

iajanus: Aug 17, 2004; NUMBER 1 QUEENSLAND SUPPORTER
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Tokamak posted:

We can thank Joe Hockey for tirelessly fighting to keep wind turbines away from Sydney.

But on such a hot day maybe they would have helped cool everyone down with a nice refreshing breeze?

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:17

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

iajanus posted:

But on such a hot day maybe they would have helped cool everyone down with a nice refreshing breeze?

No you see they are an eyesore i say as i am literally feeling the moisture in my eyes evaporate into steam

Coal the way of the future

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:18

Megillah Gorilla: Sep 22, 2003; If only all of life's problems could be solved by smoking a professor of ancient evil texts.; Bread Liar

QUACKTASTIC posted:

I can't get enough of this, it's perfect

Someone needs to get Bannon one of those Grand Vizier hats with the spike.

Given his politics, wandering around in cargo pants just doesn't cut it.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:20

SMILLENNIALSMILLEN: Jun 26, 2009

quote:

Under questioning from bewildered Labor senator Sam Dastyari, who had appeared as a guest on One Nation's 'weekly catch up' Facebook broadcast, Senator Hanson said she liked Mr Putin "as a person who stands up for his country and he fights for his country…as a strong leader for his country."

"…[On MH17] You are picking out something, do you think that everything that our prime ministers have done has been in the best interests?

"You know everyone has done something.

"I am not saying I support him for what he has done there, but overall, as a person, who is strong and stands up for his country [I do support him]."

Senator Dastyari referred to Mr Putin as a "murderous tyrant", while Senator Hanson's colleague Malcolm Roberts also professed his admiration for the Russian leader.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-polit...209-gu9lj0.html

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:31

CATTASTIC: Mar 31, 2010; ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Gorilla Salad posted:

Someone needs to get Bannon one of those Grand Vizier hats with the spike.

Given his politics, wandering around in cargo pants just doesn't cut it.

I was thinking pickelhaube but yours works too.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:31

MysticalMachineGun: Apr 5, 2005

Recoome posted:

I haven't seen a lot of negative press regarding Trumble's hypocritical attack, but yeah it's definitely not an amazing look.

ABC News Breakfast were taking it as given that the party members and rusted-on voters love that poo poo but everybody else hates it.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:41

thatfatkid: Feb 20, 2011; by Azathoth

SMILLENNIALSMILLEN posted:

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-polit...209-gu9lj0.html

Wow One Nation actually expressing a sensible opinion while the ALP guy acts like a child. What a time to be alive...

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:50

hooman: Oct 11, 2007; This guy seems legit.; Fun Shoe

thatfatkid posted:

Wow One Nation actually expressing a sensible opinion while the ALP guy acts like a child. What a time to be alive...

Putin, strong man, standing up for his country, decriminalizing domestic violence.

Also "everyone's done something" is the dumbest possible stance to take on lovely actions by other countries.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 06:59

WhiskeyWhiskers: Oct 14, 2013; "هذا ليس عادلاً."
"هذا ليس عادلاً على الإطلاق."
"كان هناك وقت الآن."
(السياق الخفي: للقراءة)

hooman posted:

Putin, strong man, standing up for his country, decriminalizing domestic violence.

Also "everyone's done something" is the dumbest possible stance to take on lovely actions by other countries.

Not if you like the something, but just can't say it in polite company.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 07:01

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

thatfatkid posted:

Wow One Nation actually expressing a sensible opinion while the ALP guy acts like a child. What a time to be alive...

im not a puppet it is you who are the puppet

Trollmaster 2000

# ? Feb 10, 2017 07:11

SMILLENNIALSMILLEN: Jun 26, 2009

Not sure which nation in the name "one nation" is the one they mean

# ? Feb 10, 2017 07:12

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

Also lets not forget Putins laws on the gays

Great man

# ? Feb 10, 2017 07:13

Solemn Sloth: Jul 11, 2015; Baby you can shout at me,
But you can't need my eyes.

You're acting like the kind of people who think Putin is good don't also want to beat their wives and kill gays.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 07:14

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

Solemn Sloth posted:

You're acting like the kind of people who think Putin is good don't also want to beat their wives and kill gays.

Woosh

# ? Feb 10, 2017 07:15

You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

iajanus posted:

But on such a hot day maybe they would have helped cool everyone down with a nice refreshing breeze?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDVHs-juPo

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:01

thatfatkid: Feb 20, 2011; by Azathoth

Lid posted:

im not a puppet it is you who are the puppet

Trollmaster 2000

Lid posted:

Also lets not forget Putins laws on the gays

Great man

What are you going on about? Are you ok?

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:05

ModernMajorGeneral: Jun 25, 2010

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-po...210-gua4ga.html

quote:

Former Liberal MP Ross Cameron has resisted making an apology for derogatory remarks about gay people he made at a conservative fundraiser, as colleagues and the NSW Liberal Party distance themselves from him.

The Liberal Party member and Sky News presenter told the Sydney gathering the NSW division of the Liberal Party was "basically a gay club" and labelled Fairfax Media's Sydney Morning Herald "The Sydney Morning Homosexual".
...
"I don't see a single sentence of my remarks which is critical of gays," he said. "I gave a very pro-gay speech in which I said gays have been associated with the creative class since the beginning of history."

Being so homophobic you think gays have overrun the Liberal Party is kind of impressive.

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:07

Doctor Spaceman: Jul 6, 2010; "Everyone's entitled to their point of view, but that's seriously a weird one."

thatfatkid posted:

Wow One Nation actually expressing a sensible opinion while the ALP guy acts like a child. What a time to be alive...

What sensible opinion was that?

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:12

thatfatkid: Feb 20, 2011; by Azathoth

Doctor Spaceman posted:

What sensible opinion was that?

Not acting like a child and name calling the leader of one of the most powerful nations in the world?

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:15

ModernMajorGeneral: Jun 25, 2010

thatfatkid posted:

Not acting like a child and name calling the leader of one of the most powerful nations in the world?

calm_rational_hitler_comic.jpg

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:19

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# ? May 15, 2024 03:00

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

I too wish we had more respect for P W Botha

# ? Feb 10, 2017 08:19

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