Can't wait for the election to be over...

[B92 8NW]

For the past three weeks, every single day I have had John Farnham's "You're the Voice" stuck in my head:eek:.

Mentioning the word Rudd, Howard, Labor, Election, 07, campaign, Coalition, parliament, cabinet and anything else remotely political sets it off:D

I wish to inflict my suffering upon all and sundry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDI-f8NI1FE

P.S. The VEC ought to be disembowelled for using this song.
P.P.S. Howard FTW:o

[Frenchie]

Is it just me or does anyone else find it obscene the way they all suddenly have all this money to throw around?

All the promises they make which you just know are totally meaningless.

Wish we could shoot the lot of them and start again. :mad:

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Is it just me or does anyone else find it obscene the way they all suddenly have all this money to throw around?

All the promises they make which you just know are totally meaningless.

Wish we could shoot the lot of them and start again. :mad:
No matter who you vote for you'll get a politician! :D:wasntme:

[RonMcGr]

My Wife is sick of seeing the face of the blonde bimbo on the labor work choices advert.

If I was that woman, I wouldn't be game to leave the house:mad:

[spudboy]

Is it just me or does anyone else find it obscene the way they all suddenly have all this money to throw around?

All the promises they make which you just know are totally meaningless.

Wish we could shoot the lot of them and start again. :mad:

All that money they are throwing around is really "our" money that they have collected as tax.

[Cap]

It is funny in a sick way really. They use our tax money, to promote themeselves to be elected, by us, who then pay them to do a job that most would consider half baked anyway...

[Tote]

Living in a safe electorate does have it's compensations, Monday night I stayed at a mate's place near Orange. I reckon they are punished with at least 50% more political ads on the TV than we get.
Regards,
Tote

[Quiggers]

My Wife is sick of seeing the face of the blonde bimbo on the labor work choices advert.

If I was that woman, I wouldn't be game to leave the house:mad:

You'll be seeing a lot more of her. This campaign is a copy of a 'tried and true' Labor strategy and first appeared 20 years ago as the 'whinging Wendy' campaign. (Bob Hawke 1987). It was also employed in 1993 when Jo Samuels 'whinged' about the Libs, and what they were going to do if they got in...they didn't and Paul Keating won the day....

All political ads end midnight next Wednesday, only a week to go, hooray!

My missus works for a local tv station - says that more than 60% of available ad space has been sold to the various parties, big bucks!

We get an extra dose of 'spin' as both seats here (Richmond and Page) are marginal.

It'll be over soon enough, and as Gough once said 'Vote early and vote often:D'

GQ

[Pedro_The_Swift]

is it just me?,,
I would rather have no surplus and hospitals that worked, roads without potholes, draught beer instead of cans,
better funding for the elderly,,

[harro]

is it just me?,,
I would rather have no surplus and hospitals that worked, roads without potholes, draught beer instead of cans,
better funding for the elderly,,

No, you are definitely not on your own there. :BigThumb:

[B92 8NW]

My Wife is sick of seeing the face of the blonde bimbo on the labor work choices advert.

If I was that woman, I wouldn't be game to leave the house:mad:

Well at least not without a very strong chemical peel first:eek:

:p

[RonMcGr]

is it just me?,,
I would rather have no surplus and hospitals that worked, roads without potholes, draught beer instead of cans,
better funding for the elderly,,

You have my vote :D

[olbod]

I cant wait for it to be over ,either.
If Mr, Rudd ( I wonder if he is any relation to those down on our selection. ) wins, it's just going to be
so wonderful, is'nt it !
Cheers, I think.

[olbod]

PS:
Dad an Dave an Kevin ! Oh my.

One good thing tho, eh.
The zombie will sing ( ? ) up a storm and clear the air,
which will save the environment and the world.
Cant wait.:cool:

[Quiggers]

Stand by for a major drama, there's trouble in Qld.

The Ruddskis are running very late for their 'official launch'...

GQ

[Frenchie]

is it just me?,,
I would rather have no surplus and hospitals that worked, roads without potholes, draught beer instead of cans,
better funding for the elderly,,

I think most people feel that way but for some reason the pollies just can't see it. Wouldn't it be nice to have a political party with a real vision for the future instead of just their own agenda? :mad:

[Quiggers]

They do have a vision for the future, frenchie,
trouble is, it has nothing to do with we voters,
getting re-elected in 3 years is far more important. eek:

Remember, it's all about power, the pollies couldn't give a tinkers cus about the 80% of the 'dyed in the wool party faithful' voters who'll always vote for one their party - they're in the bag - they're after the undecided 20%...

Power...

Kim Beazley was dumped, eventually, not because he's a nice bloke, but because he was content with being in the role of the opposition - a no no in politics.

GQ

[FenianEel]

Kim Beazley was dumped, eventually, not because he's a nice bloke, but because he was content with being in the role of the opposition - a no no in politics.

GQ

He was pretty content with other rolls too.
Sausage
Bread
Jelly
etc
:twisted:

[procrastination inc]

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
is it just me?,,
I would rather have no surplus and hospitals that worked, roads without potholes, draught beer instead of cans,
better funding for the elderly,,
No, you are definitely not on your own there.

I think this is a point lost on the Libs in particular but the pollies desperate for our vote in general.

The electorate has become more fiscally savvy, thanks largely to compulsory super I think, and people are aware that having more disposable income isn't necessarily a great thing.

[B92 8NW]

He was pretty content with other rolls too.
Sausage
Bread
Jelly
etc
:twisted:

:D:D:DLoved it!

[Ralph1Malph]

I cant wait for it to be over ,either.
If Mr, Rudd ( I wonder if he is any relation to those down on our selection. ) wins, it's just going to be
so wonderful, is'nt it !
Cheers, I think.
I personally hope you are saying this in jest.
****Disclaimer***
I do not intend to announce my support for any candidate on my ballot paper in this forum nor intend to embark upon an ideology argument with the learned folk of this forum.:D

However personally, I believe that I and most of my extended family, are definately better off under the coalition now, then I will be under the ALP in a few years time, should they win.
In no particular order:
Employment: I am a soldier. Historically, the ALP has done no favours for the ADF. In fact many of us 'senior soldiers' cringe at the thought of returning to the hawke/keating Defence Force days - no money for equipment, ammo, salary, fuel etc. No deployments to practice our craft and significantly, much downsizing and razor gangs.
Investments: In order to be self sufficient in old age, I have an investment portfolio - mostly property. Labor introduced capital gains taxation, and tinkered with negative gearing. I fear for their return and my portfolio.
Trade: I am an electronics tech by trade, we have never had it so good! I am not talking about the tradie shortage, but the fact that I am no longer beholden to a union or the fat smelly shop steward! I can and do earn as much or as little as I like, when I like.
Social Welfare: We have a special needs child and have never had so much assistance. Almost embarrassing.

In conclusion, I do not speak for all, just me. Also, my vote is wasted as I'm in Lalor, a safe labor seat held by the witch herself, comrade gillard.

Also, I note that many have indicated that they would prefer better roads, hospitals and schools etc instead of a surplus. I do as well, but I have discounted those as voting issues this time round. Why? They are state issues. I expect my useless state member to deliver those but she hasn't! Those things will only be fixed here in Gods toilet when the people change state governments.
To appease those who believe I have been one eyed, I will vote for the opposition if they can promise that my mortage stress will reduce immediately after the election and all my federal ill's will be solved.

Anyway, my ten cents worth.
As I said, I will not be entering into any further discussions re the election as political discussions are never won :p they just make good landy drivers argue!

Ralph

[harro]

I personally hope you are saying this in jest.
****Disclaimer***
I do not intend to announce my support for any candidate on my ballot paper in this forum nor intend to embark upon an ideology argument with the learned folk of this forum.:D

However personally, I believe that I and most of my extended family, are definately better off under the coalition now, then I will be under the ALP in a few years time, should they win.
In no particular order:
Employment: I am a soldier. Historically, the ALP has done no favours for the ADF. In fact many of us 'senior soldiers' cringe at the thought of returning to the hawke/keating Defence Force days - no money for equipment, ammo, salary, fuel etc. No deployments to practice our craft and significantly, much downsizing and razor gangs.
Investments: In order to be self sufficient in old age, I have an investment portfolio - mostly property. Labor introduced capital gains taxation, and tinkered with negative gearing. I fear for their return and my portfolio.
Trade: I am an electronics tech by trade, we have never had it so good! I am not talking about the tradie shortage, but the fact that I am no longer beholden to a union or the fat smelly shop steward! I can and do earn as much or as little as I like, when I like.
Social Welfare: We have a special needs child and have never had so much assistance. Almost embarrassing.

In conclusion, I do not speak for all, just me. Also, my vote is wasted as I'm in Lalor, a safe labor seat held by the witch herself, comrade gillard.

Also, I note that many have indicated that they would prefer better roads, hospitals and schools etc instead of a surplus. I do as well, but I have discounted those as voting issues this time round. Why? They are state issues. I expect my useless state member to deliver those but she hasn't! Those things will only be fixed here in Gods toilet when the people change state governments.
To appease those who believe I have been one eyed, I will vote for the opposition if they can promise that my mortage stress will reduce immediately after the election and all my federal ill's will be solved.

Anyway, my ten cents worth.
As I said, I will not be entering into any further discussions re the election as political discussions are never won :p they just make good landy drivers argue!

Ralph

Nobody is listening:o

[Quarks]

Nobody is listening:o
eh, what?

:p

Personally, I've got over it. I can't be stuffed caring about anything more than why my local high profile drop-in-to-knock-the-PM-out candidate keeps sending me mail, and nothing to any other voters at my address.

Go on, take a punt. Is it:
a) I'm young and don't have entrenched voting patterns :mad:
b) They think I'm the man of the house :o
c) As above, and expect me to make everyone else do as they choose me to do :o:angrylock:
d) They're saving both paper and ink by only addressing to one of the people on the roll at my address, and hoping that, since it's election trash, it'll get seen by everyone anyway :unsure:
e) I'm bored, can't give a stuff about this post anymore, :zzz: so lets go look at landies :)

[B92 8NW]

Oh Party of Gillard, to communism's triumph lead us on! Who doesn't want to be a socialist when you get an anthem like this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLi_m656tQQ

It's enough to make anyone want to vote Labor:o:p

[RonMcGr]

I personally hope you are saying this in jest.
****Disclaimer***
I do not intend to announce my support for any candidate on my ballot paper in this forum nor intend to embark upon an ideology argument with the learned folk of this forum.:D

However personally, I believe that I and most of my extended family, are definately better off under the coalition now, then I will be under the ALP in a few years time, should they win.
In no particular order:
Employment: I am a soldier. Historically, the ALP has done no favours for the ADF. In fact many of us 'senior soldiers' cringe at the thought of returning to the hawke/keating Defence Force days - no money for equipment, ammo, salary, fuel etc. No deployments to practice our craft and significantly, much downsizing and razor gangs.
Investments: In order to be self sufficient in old age, I have an investment portfolio - mostly property. Labor introduced capital gains taxation, and tinkered with negative gearing. I fear for their return and my portfolio.
Trade: I am an electronics tech by trade, we have never had it so good! I am not talking about the tradie shortage, but the fact that I am no longer beholden to a union or the fat smelly shop steward! I can and do earn as much or as little as I like, when I like.
Social Welfare: We have a special needs child and have never had so much assistance. Almost embarrassing.

In conclusion, I do not speak for all, just me. Also, my vote is wasted as I'm in Lalor, a safe labor seat held by the witch herself, comrade gillard.

Also, I note that many have indicated that they would prefer better roads, hospitals and schools etc instead of a surplus. I do as well, but I have discounted those as voting issues this time round. Why? They are state issues. I expect my useless state member to deliver those but she hasn't! Those things will only be fixed here in Gods toilet when the people change state governments.
To appease those who believe I have been one eyed, I will vote for the opposition if they can promise that my mortage stress will reduce immediately after the election and all my federal ill's will be solved.

Anyway, my ten cents worth.
As I said, I will not be entering into any further discussions re the election as political discussions are never won :p they just make good landy drivers argue!

Ralph

Ralph,

Spot on.
I know how you feel and I also hope that the labor puppet does not make it.

If he does, we are in for a VERY bad time.
Whitlam and Keating will have nothing on this fall out!

I only hope people have some sense of vision and see that.

Reality is, those how vote for Krudd have no idea of economics, how the rest of the world sees Australia, economy, exports, strength of the AUD, and last of all oil!

If Rudd gets in, you can expect to pay $3.00 a litre, for all of the above reasons.

[B92 8NW]

Ralph,

Spot on.
I know how you feel and I also hope that the labor puppet does not make it.

If he does, we are in for a VERY bad time.
Whitlam and Keating will have nothing on this fall out!

I only hope people have some sense of vision and see that.

Reality is, those how vote for Krudd have no idea of economics, how the rest of the world sees Australia, economy, exports, strength of the AUD, and last of all oil!

If Rudd gets in, you can expect to pay $3.00 a litre, for all of the above reasons.

90% of Australian society has NFI about economics!! Whinge whinge bitch about interest rate rises yet we are being offered income tax cuts every bloody budget!!! HA! and people wonder why they keep going up.

Gillard is busting to see the CPI at 300% so she can lament her days as a little girl in Russia 1917

[RonMcGr]

90% of Australian society has NFI about economics!! Whinge whinge bitch about interest rate rises yet we are being offered income tax cuts every bloody budget!!! HA! and people wonder why they keep going up.

Gillard is busting to see the CPI at 300% so she can lament her days as a little girl in Russia 1917

LOL :D

[Quiggers]

Oh Party of Gillard, to communism's triumph lead us on! Who doesn't want to be a socialist when you get an anthem like this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLi_m656tQQ

It's enough to make anyone want to vote Labor:o:p

Thanks for the laugh Joel, that's brilliant!

(They were obviously lousy at predicting the future, tho'...)

Reminds of the Petshop Boys music/video of "Go West":D:D:D:D:D:D

Cheers, GQ

[olbod]

Julia is sick of being recognised as the most boring and
sexless female politician on the planet.
If Comrade wins, she is going to let her hair grow back to its natural colour and have a make over ( a blow out at public expense ).
Then she will be able to share the honor with Hillary !

Ralph, were you suggesting that it wouldn't be wonderful ?
But kevin has promised us.
I always have the mute button on but I am sure thats what he wooda said.

[FenianEel]

Julia is sick of being recognised as the most boring and
sexless female politician on the planet

Oh C'mon OlBod, yeah, she can be boring, sexless not sure about that.
But the most boring and sexless female politician on the planet:eek:
I tender in evidence your honour s.....
Helen Clark
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/154.jpg

Amanda Vanstone
http://www.shanland.org/weeklydiary/204/AmandaVanstone.jpg

Anna Bligh
http://www.mbs.edu/criticalissues/images/photo_anna.gif

Trish Crosin (NT Senator)
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/senators/homepages/images/photos/7Y6.jpg

Righto that's enough to bring your lunch up :twisted:

[Ken]

Amanda Vanstone looks like a Cane Toad :D:D:D

[olbod]

Still stick by it.
Didn't say she was the ugliest, that would'nt be nice.
Boring an sexless an bloody dangerous, an I dont want
her as the deputy leader of Oz.

Helen belongs to them, not us. They already got what they paid for !

Cant stand listening to her ( Julia ) or the snake oil
salesman ( rudd ), thats why I mute the thingy.

Cripes its a worry, eh.

[Rosco]

I personally hope you are saying this in jest.
****Disclaimer***
I do not intend to announce my support for any candidate on my ballot paper in this forum nor intend to embark upon an ideology argument with the learned folk of this forum.:D

However personally, I believe that I and most of my extended family, are definately better off under the coalition now, then I will be under the ALP in a few years time, should they win.
In no particular order:
Employment: I am a soldier. Historically, the ALP has done no favours for the ADF. In fact many of us 'senior soldiers' cringe at the thought of returning to the hawke/keating Defence Force days - no money for equipment, ammo, salary, fuel etc. No deployments to practice our craft and significantly, much downsizing and razor gangs.
Investments: In order to be self sufficient in old age, I have an investment portfolio - mostly property. Labor introduced capital gains taxation, and tinkered with negative gearing. I fear for their return and my portfolio.
Trade: I am an electronics tech by trade, we have never had it so good! I am not talking about the tradie shortage, but the fact that I am no longer beholden to a union or the fat smelly shop steward! I can and do earn as much or as little as I like, when I like.
Social Welfare: We have a special needs child and have never had so much assistance. Almost embarrassing.

In conclusion, I do not speak for all, just me. Also, my vote is wasted as I'm in Lalor, a safe labor seat held by the witch herself, comrade gillard.

Also, I note that many have indicated that they would prefer better roads, hospitals and schools etc instead of a surplus. I do as well, but I have discounted those as voting issues this time round. Why? They are state issues. I expect my useless state member to deliver those but she hasn't! Those things will only be fixed here in Gods toilet when the people change state governments.
To appease those who believe I have been one eyed, I will vote for the opposition if they can promise that my mortage stress will reduce immediately after the election and all my federal ill's will be solved.

Anyway, my ten cents worth.
As I said, I will not be entering into any further discussions re the election as political discussions are never won :p they just make good landy drivers argue!

Ralph

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[LandyBen]

The health system definately needs a leg up. I regularly speak to Ambo's, and you just would'nt believe what these wonderful people have to put up with, especially in the country or on the fringes. More power to them.

[100I]

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[Quiggers]

Feeny, where's Bronwyn Bishop in your lineup?:D:D

And Carmen Lawrence?

And Alexander Downer?:D (in fishnet stockings):twisted:


GQ

[Quarks]

Geez, Quiggers, it was bad enough before!!

Now you want to add more to it?
My lunch isn't sitting easily :o

:D