Election

[fasterfaster]

A very wise old man once said to me "Some one can only ever do to you what you allow them to do"

[Rainbow7]

A very wise old man once said to me "Some one can only ever do to you what you allow them to do"

That's only true if you have the same weapons as they do.

[FalcoPerigri]

Maybe if more people actually took interest in the way this country is ran,vote and have their opinion valued instead of sitting at home on their lame ass,bitching that they can't be fcuked for whatever reason,than this would not have happened.Here in Queensland the "smart state" some very intelligent people decided that a 20 year old was good enough to elect,guide and direct them.WTF !!!!!

I FULLY endorse your sentiments. Apparently the informal/protest vote has been bigger than ever, if the media commentators are to be believed. This means that for whatever reason, protest, disenchantment or whatever, these non voters have really done quite a bit of damage effectively saying "to hell with my vote" collectively. This is a time to PULL together, not go AWOL.
Despite all their flaws, voters being disinterested in politicians, is giving them just too much license to do what they want even more. With regards to "sorry" Kevin, even though I like the man, this is a BIG game with RULES. Lock your colleagues out and they will in turn show you the door and lock you out. So just get over it QLD because this is exactly what happens in POLITICS. He is responsible for his own dismissal as much if not more than anyone. His colleagues acted because he was lame, as everyone else already had realized. As far as QLD voters are concerned, it's a BIG BIG state, with lots of empty spaces in between which often has an effect in the part between the ears! Lets say this, it is the ideal State from which to cast the informal vote if you want to enjoy the weather, a swim and a beer instead! Maybe that's why I LIKE IT also!!!
FP

[CeeJay07]

Maybe if more people actually took interest in the way this country is ran,vote and have their opinion valued instead of sitting at home on their lame ass,bitching that they can't be fcuked for whatever reason,than this would not have happened.Here in Queensland the "smart state" some very intelligent people decided that a 20 year old was good enough to elect,guide and direct them.WTF !!!!!

So you go cast your vote and the party you voted for doesn't get elected, or you go cast your vote and the party you voted for doesn't deliver......I'm struggling to find motivation to remain interested.

[FalcoPerigri]

Maybe if more people actually took interest in the way this country is ran,vote and have their opinion valued instead of sitting at home on their lame ass,bitching that they can't be fcuked for whatever reason,than this would not have happened.Here in Queensland the "smart state" some very intelligent people decided that a 20 year old was good enough to elect,guide and direct them.WTF !!!!!

So you go cast your vote and the party you voted for doesn't get elected, or you go cast your vote and the party you voted for doesn't deliver......I'm struggling to find motivation to remain interested.

CJ I agree, it's VERY VERY boring. A bit like watching Mel and Koch, because it's all FAKE. Still if I had a say whether they should change hosts, I would make an effort and nominate who I want. Then, I'll have a beer.

[sutur]

Maybe if more people actually took interest in the way this country is ran,vote and have their opinion valued instead of sitting at home on their lame ass,bitching that they can't be fcuked for whatever reason,than this would not have happened.Here in Queensland the "smart state" some very intelligent people decided that a 20 year old was good enough to elect,guide and direct them.WTF !!!!!

I think your heart's in the right place (as it was when I posted about my 4Kph speeding ticket), it is the people at fault from their apathy to allow.
Seems to me the problem is that society disagrees with itself, hence the voting. So no matter who is elected, they're never going to make more than 50% of the country happy because 50% disagrees with the other.

I want ALL drugs, guns & knives to be legalised. I want high speed limits. I want fairer registration costs for motorbikes and I want all speed cameras liquidated. But old people don't. f*** em I say but f*** me they say.

Therefore the government gets blamed for realising no change, and that at best!

The end result is an explicit vacancy of faith in any governing body...and history just repeats :)

[Throwdown!]

For all you Labour (sorry Labor) supporters out there, I'm predicting your lot will stay in.

The constitution gives them the advantage. Couple that with the self interest of Labor and those holding the balance of power, and it's basically ensured. Gillard and Abbott have both done well for their parties - weird having 2 heroes when no one has victory.

A proper coalition for a short time has to be better than a Labor or Liberal government at the moment. Politics at State and Federal levels is in a shocking mess - it can only get better, surely!

[Madmax]

Now, at this time and bearing in mind the ramifications of his advice - what do you do with a burnt out has been of an ex leader of the Labor party who suggested to all and sundry that they make no vote marks on their ballot papers?
He is to blame for this advice to the Australian People not to vote at all. The AEC should be taking him to account for his suggestion.

Just another bottom feeding ex-poly with his snout in the public purse.

[Gassick]

Now, at this time and bearing in mind the ramifications of his advice - what do you do with a burnt out has been of an ex leader of the Labor party who suggested to all and sundry that they make no vote marks on their ballot papers?
He is to blame for this advice to the Australian People not to vote at all. The AEC should be taking him to account for his suggestion.

Just another bottom feeding ex-poly with his snout in the public purse.

Excellent words Max!

What all you Lib voters are failing to recognise is that liberal had an enormous swing against you in the 2007 election. You have had a swing back but not to extent that was needed to gain government back with a majority. All that tells me is that not everyone on the conservative side of politics is confident with the new liberal savior!

[kawasuki]

Now, at this time and bearing in mind the ramifications of his advice - what do you do with a burnt out has been of an ex leader of the Labor party who suggested to all and sundry that they make no vote marks on their ballot papers?
He is to blame for this advice to the Australian People not to vote at all. The AEC should be taking him to account for his suggestion.

Just another bottom feeding ex-poly with his snout in the public purse.

Excellent words Max!

What all you Lib voters are failing to recognise is that liberal had an enormous swing against you in the 2007 election. You have had a swing back but not to extent that was needed to gain government back with a majority. All that tells me is that not everyone on the conservative side of politics is confident with the new liberal savior!

No u r right But remember that the libs got 500000 more votes than did labour. it was only the extreme greens that got lab were they are. And we all know what these watermelons are capable of.

[Throwdown!]

IMO the 500,000 more votes is over-rated. If it was that pronounced in real terms, the preferences wouldn't be giving labor such a big leg up. Both parties just argue to their strengths, but they're both just flogging spin.

It's more likely that the majority of those Greens votes are labor voters who would never vote Liberal, either voting strategical or giving Labor a reminder not to take them for granted - it's an option Liberal voters don't have too often. Change the system to one vote, no preferences and you'll get Labor and Liberals spiltting 90% of vote every election.

[pan]

Just thought I'd make the thread a little more interesting...

[Heidi1]

WHOAH! Who is that?

[Madmax]

Just thought I'd make the thread a little more interesting...

I disagree Pantheman, There are some very inetresting sentiments being expressed. btw, that looks like one of those slow Gen 2 thingies, hot or what! Flying in every aspect of the word!!

Can we get back to politics please?

I've been watching what the Big 3 have been saying, they all sound interesting and positive, wonder how long it will be until they cow-tow to their masters with the money?

[Munkers]

simplisticaly speaking, if 50% voted Labor and 50% voted Liberal, does that mean that 100% of us dont like the policies of either side? TIC.