Politics Super Thread - keep it all in here

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

 

[fair dinkum]

ignoring the spat above...Bloomberg would be a decent chance in a general against Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon, however, I'd be very surprised to see him win the Democratic primary. Could do - though he's going to need to substantially improve his numbers in California to have the slightest chance.

Re: the general election - since the end of WWII the only sitting presidents to lose an election are Carter and Bush Snr and considering Bush Snr's term came directly after two terms of Raegan....it's very likely Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon will win re-election. Nevertheless, there's a pretty strong "anyone but Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon" chunk of the US, so really, right now, it looks damn 50/50 who will win. A lot will depend on who the dems put up - can't see warren, buttigieg or Klobuchar having any real shot at all tbh

We’ll know in about a month after Super Tuesday. I think Bernie will run out of steam. Plus he’s no hope if he wins the nomination imo. If the Dems are serious, they need someone whose resources run rings around Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon, and that’s Bloomberg. He’s not the perfect candidate, but he’s the only one who I can say with confidence can take Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon down.

ignoring the spat above...Bloomberg would be a decent chance in a general against Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon, however, I'd be very surprised to see him win the Democratic primary. Could do - though he's going to need to substantially improve his numbers in California to have the slightest chance.

Re: the general election - since the end of WWII the only sitting presidents to lose an election are Carter and Bush Snr and considering Bush Snr's term came directly after two terms of Raegan....it's very likely Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon will win re-election. Nevertheless, there's a pretty strong "anyone but Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon" chunk of the US, so really, right now, it looks damn 50/50 who will win. A lot will depend on who the dems put up - can't see warren, buttigieg or Klobuchar having any real shot at all tbh

We’ll know in about a month after Super Tuesday. I think Bernie will run out of steam. Plus he’s no hope if he wins the nomination imo. If the Dems are serious, they need someone whose resources run rings around Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon, and that’s Bloomberg. He’s not the perfect candidate, but he’s the only one who I can say with confidence can take Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon down.

What I am watching at the moment on Tv ... **Bloomberg and his treatment of women that is being exposed** ..now that’s interesting ?

Shhhhhhh start stating too many truths on here exposing the hypocrisy and double standards of the left their heads might explode........or theyll continue to stick their heads in the sand, either way, its a dumpster fire and brilliant to watch in real time.

I just laugh, the way the right laughs whenever confronted with what kind of person the ImPOTUS is. I can tell you, Bloomberg is the candidate Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon doesn’t want to face. He’s praying Bernie wins the nomination. This is where the left needs to wise up, as a good friend often says.

Doesnt matter who the DNC put up itll be a no contest against Comrade Bernie or Mini Mike, even if Arkancide Clinton or Big Momma Obama jumps in. Its a no contest.

 

[fair dinkum]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

 

[fair dinkum]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

 

[fair dinkum]

Is Clive Palmer still around? He did a good job last time screwing over the left. Need more Palmer parties. Maybe the Lazarus party could rise from the ashes.

 

[fair dinkum]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

 

[fair dinkum]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt--SGmIKIQ

Maybe Mal could make a comeback

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

Yeah it would have been devastating. Funding for education and health, introduction of post fossil fuel energy generation. What an absolute tragedy.

National debt has spun out of control despite the "better economic manager" tagline that get trotted out every election and all they can manage is a "but Labor." Abolition of the CPRS was meant to creat cheaper power but everyone's electricity bills are skyrocketing. The LNP bleat about subsidies for renewables but advocate subsiding coal every step of the way. They are turning into a big business protectorate and advocate for corporate welfare over social.

The ALP need to not get drawn into identity politics and focus on clear and simple policy. They tried to go too hard last election and they cooked it.

That's not to say I haven't voted right before either.

 

[jadtiger]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

How is uncle Adolph these days?

 

[fair dinkum]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

Yeah it would have been devastating. Funding for education and health, introduction of post fossil fuel energy generation. What an absolute tragedy.

National debt has spun out of control despite the "better economic manager" tagline that get trotted out every election and all they can manage is a "but Labor." Abolition of the CPRS was meant to creat cheaper power but everyone's electricity bills are skyrocketing. The LNP bleat about subsidies for renewables but advocate subsiding coal every step of the way. They are turning into a big business protectorate and advocate for corporate welfare over social.

The ALP need to not get drawn into identity politics and focus on clear and simple policy. They tried to go too hard last election and they cooked it.

That's not to say I haven't voted right before either.

All i hear is taxes taxes taxes

 

[fair dinkum]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

How is uncle Adolph these days?

Dunno, but hows Comrade Joe, Uncle Mao and old Pol Pot these days?

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

Yeah it would have been devastating. Funding for education and health, introduction of post fossil fuel energy generation. What an absolute tragedy.

National debt has spun out of control despite the "better economic manager" tagline that get trotted out every election and all they can manage is a "but Labor." Abolition of the CPRS was meant to creat cheaper power but everyone's electricity bills are skyrocketing. The LNP bleat about subsidies for renewables but advocate subsiding coal every step of the way. They are turning into a big business protectorate and advocate for corporate welfare over social.

The ALP need to not get drawn into identity politics and focus on clear and simple policy. They tried to go too hard last election and they cooked it.

That's not to say I haven't voted right before either.

All i hear is taxes taxes taxes

Ah, a Libertarian.

The LNP are still happy to tax. They just don't redistribute it to the people. They give it to mining magnates. If you're going to play the taxation is theft card, be consistent.

Let's not forget they implemented a massive consumption tax on the country two decades ago.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

How is uncle Adolph these days?

Dunno, but hows Comrade Joe, Uncle Mao and old Pol Pot these days?

All dead I imagine.

 

[fair dinkum]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

Yeah it would have been devastating. Funding for education and health, introduction of post fossil fuel energy generation. What an absolute tragedy.

National debt has spun out of control despite the "better economic manager" tagline that get trotted out every election and all they can manage is a "but Labor." Abolition of the CPRS was meant to creat cheaper power but everyone's electricity bills are skyrocketing. The LNP bleat about subsidies for renewables but advocate subsiding coal every step of the way. They are turning into a big business protectorate and advocate for corporate welfare over social.

The ALP need to not get drawn into identity politics and focus on clear and simple policy. They tried to go too hard last election and they cooked it.

That's not to say I haven't voted right before either.

All i hear is taxes taxes taxes

Ah, a Libertarian.

The LNP are still happy to tax. They just don't redistribute it to the people. They give it to mining magnates. If you're going to play the taxation is theft card, be consistent.

Let's not forget they implemented a massive consumption tax on the country two decades ago.

As far as whataboutism goes, i only care about what i can do to stop the taking of my money now. And thats to not vote left for the foreseeable future.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

Yeah it would have been devastating. Funding for education and health, introduction of post fossil fuel energy generation. What an absolute tragedy.

National debt has spun out of control despite the "better economic manager" tagline that get trotted out every election and all they can manage is a "but Labor." Abolition of the CPRS was meant to creat cheaper power but everyone's electricity bills are skyrocketing. The LNP bleat about subsidies for renewables but advocate subsiding coal every step of the way. They are turning into a big business protectorate and advocate for corporate welfare over social.

The ALP need to not get drawn into identity politics and focus on clear and simple policy. They tried to go too hard last election and they cooked it.

That's not to say I haven't voted right before either.

All i hear is taxes taxes taxes

Ah, a Libertarian.

The LNP are still happy to tax. They just don't redistribute it to the people. They give it to mining magnates. If you're going to play the taxation is theft card, be consistent.

Let's not forget they implemented a massive consumption tax on the country two decades ago.

As far as whataboutism goes, i only care about what i can do to stop the taking of my money now. And thats to not vote left for the foreseeable future.

Good luck with the Lib Dems then...

 

[fair dinkum]

jadtiger

Should ask @jadtiger. They seem to like to throw the thinly veiled slurs around. jadtiger gets the same reply they give.

 

[jadtiger]

Dead which is where the buggers deserve to be.Tito was the only communist i have ever had the slightest time for as he was able to keep his country united and stalin out.

 

[hobbo1]

No wonder this country is in the toilet, everyone is more focused on what the Yanks are up to.

Id struggle to name 5 Aussie politicians. Theres Slo Mo and Abalone or something is the Commie leader, I think theres a Wong in there and is Hinch still a thing? Pauline probably has the biggest name recognition in Australian politics and theres the man hater Hanson-Young. Hard pressed to think of any others. Natasha Stott Despoja still around? dunno, dont care. Aussie politics is about as boring and meaningless as a Cronulla vs Warriors game.

Another apathetic voter. Excellent.

Just dont vote left, its the sensible position to always take.

Yeah because the last seven years under the LNP have been remarkable.

Id prefer a sarcastic remarkable over a would have been devastating last 7 years of an ALP government.

Yeah it would have been devastating. Funding for education and health, introduction of post fossil fuel energy generation. What an absolute tragedy.

National debt has spun out of control despite the "better economic manager" tagline that get trotted out every election and all they can manage is a "but Labor." Abolition of the CPRS was meant to creat cheaper power but everyone's electricity bills are skyrocketing. The LNP bleat about subsidies for renewables but advocate subsiding coal every step of the way. They are turning into a big business protectorate and advocate for corporate welfare over social.

The ALP need to not get drawn into identity politics and focus on clear and simple policy. They tried to go too hard last election and they cooked it.

That's not to say I haven't voted right before either.

Aussie politics is about as stimulating as attending a year 6 parent teacher night ..
“ can I wait in the car” ?