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Offline Francois Jackson

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« Reply #1545 on: July 22, 2013, 06:06:47 PM »
65, you were asked a direct question which wasn't about the boats

Stop deflecting and  answer the question
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« Reply #1546 on: July 22, 2013, 06:32:43 PM »
1965 do you actually stand for anything or do you only hold anti-Abbott views. You seem to fit the latter to me.
You'll be waiting a while for an answer on that one T101. 65 is all Egress.

Sorry been busy.

I can tell you one thing I stand for...

A solution that will stop people dying at sea.

 :cheers

As long as that solution is put forth by the ALP though.

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« Reply #1547 on: July 22, 2013, 06:35:54 PM »
For me the differences between the ALP and Libs is more about perception,in essence their differences are miniscule.

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« Reply #1548 on: July 22, 2013, 06:58:43 PM »
it does seem that way, but there are some poignant philosophical differences
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways my ways,” says the Lord.
 
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are my ways higher than your ways,
And my thoughts than your thoughts."

Yahweh? or the great Clawski?

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« Reply #1549 on: July 22, 2013, 07:03:51 PM »
Al I agree with you,but all this takes a back seat to 1) winning an election
                                                                           2) to not getting public opinion offside
These are the 2 overriding principles I feel modern political parties  let dictate their behaviour. Their grass roots philosophies aint worth jack when these 2 factors come into play

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« Reply #1550 on: July 22, 2013, 07:09:16 PM »
true.
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways my ways,” says the Lord.
 
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are my ways higher than your ways,
And my thoughts than your thoughts."

Yahweh? or the great Clawski?

yaw rehto eht dellorcs ti fi daer ot reisae eb dluow tI

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« Reply #1551 on: July 22, 2013, 07:11:45 PM »
Al I agree with you,but all this takes a back seat to 1) winning an election
                                                                           2) to not getting public opinion offside
These are the 2 overriding principles I feel modern political parties  let dictate their behaviour. Their grass roots philosophies aint worth jack when these 2 factors come into play
Yep it's become an ever decreasing feedback loop.

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« Reply #1552 on: July 22, 2013, 07:15:25 PM »
so where does the average punter look for inspiration ?

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« Reply #1553 on: July 22, 2013, 07:15:44 PM »
30% of people under 25 in the NT are not even enrolled to vote.....and they wonder why?
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways my ways,” says the Lord.
 
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are my ways higher than your ways,
And my thoughts than your thoughts."

Yahweh? or the great Clawski?

yaw rehto eht dellorcs ti fi daer ot reisae eb dluow tI

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« Reply #1554 on: July 22, 2013, 07:17:39 PM »
Al I wonder what would happen if they stopped compulsory voting.
would we become like the US where on average only about 30% of the voting eligible public vote

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« Reply #1555 on: July 22, 2013, 07:29:50 PM »
Im an advocate for non compulsory voting, but with politicians wages linked to the number of votes they receive.

People that dont really care shouldnt be forced to vote as they end up making their decisions based on lame arsed logic (for want of a better word).

both sides probably have similar numbers of blind followers who would still vote so they probably cancel each other out and election results would be based largely on those making informed decisions, in theory anyway.

perhaps if politicians were forced to inspire people to actually vote for them rather than simply having to decide between the lesser of two ( some would argue 3 )evils we may end up with someone decent running the country
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways my ways,” says the Lord.
 
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are my ways higher than your ways,
And my thoughts than your thoughts."

Yahweh? or the great Clawski?

yaw rehto eht dellorcs ti fi daer ot reisae eb dluow tI

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« Reply #1556 on: July 22, 2013, 07:35:21 PM »
just trying to think which politician has inspired me in the last 30 years..Hmm only 2 come to mind and they both had faults.
one is jeff kennet
andf the other is michail gorbachov.

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« Reply #1557 on: July 22, 2013, 07:40:41 PM »
 :lol
our local independent MLA is pretty good
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways my ways,” says the Lord.
 
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are my ways higher than your ways,
And my thoughts than your thoughts."

Yahweh? or the great Clawski?

yaw rehto eht dellorcs ti fi daer ot reisae eb dluow tI

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« Reply #1558 on: July 22, 2013, 07:47:57 PM »
Tony Abbott is an Australian hero....



Bring on Oktoberfest  :cheers

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Re: Australian Politics thread [merged]
« Reply #1559 on: July 23, 2013, 06:22:25 AM »
Word is Krudd is already dipping in the polls, wonder if the ALP will bring in a new leader before the election