Next Federal Election

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velocityjohnno started the topic in Monday, 22 Jan 2024 at 2:15pm

Might as well put this up in the politics subforum, to spare the front page. It's 18 months away or so, but here we go.

This is how Dutton wins:

https://www.afr.com/politics/enter-the-liberal-party-working-class-heroe...

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 5:22pm
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Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit.

Hey @base, i had a thought last night reading all these posts. How would it be to just set up a fake account and just sprout the absolute opposite of what you believe, just to stir the pot. I could never do it, but i can see it would be fun for some. Seems the most likely explanation to me and in that light, as Stu noted...it really is entertaining!

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 5:27pm
basesix wrote:
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Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit.

Ha at least you didn’t have to type it again

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 5:50pm
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basesix wrote:

Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit.

Hey @base, i had a thought last night reading all these posts. How would it be to just set up a fake account and just sprout the absolute opposite of what you believe, just to stir the pot. I could never do it, but i can see it would be fun for some. Seems the most likely explanation to me and in that light, as Stu noted...it really is entertaining!

It would fit with what modern man-boys have become. 'Lads' they call themselves in the UK; minimal effort, instant gratification, maximum effect on others, you-must-feel-what-I-feel foot stamping, etc.

Real men, attractive conversationalists and engaged lovers, they are not.. domestic violence is a blip away. women know it and are telling dumbarses to sharpen up. And how do the entitled little boys respond? By saying women have shit-expectations and by making up weird mansphere statistics to explain why nothing is their fault. I mean we are meant to be allocated a girlfriend, right? Anyway, if it is simple dickheadedness @southern, that's fine. I sleep well at night.

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AlfredWallace Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 5:48pm
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basesix wrote:

Woof! what a start to Ditch Dutton Day! thanks for the tunes TBB, and the common-sense andy-mac. I might try a little gloating for a change after today's vote. I see people do the smarmy and the gloating on here, and the dismissing others' views and sticking the boot in when 'the other side' loses something. Maybe I'll try a bit of booing the losers, a bit of puffed up gloating..

(haha, nahh.. don't want to end up like those people..)

It will be fine if you enjoy the win today, i can handle it, im prepared for it, i cant always get my way.

Im just going to be happy if.

1. The teal in my area doesn't get in
2. Greens vote falls or lose seats.
3. Im hoping to see an increase in the One Nation vote and hopefully pick up seats.

These three things happen and Collingwood win tonight and i ill be happy.

Ah the world of Indo....

Interesting...

Indo. Hi.

I must say I’m a little concerned about your order at the local Chinese restaurant of No.3 on your preferred menu on the One Nation mains.

Would that be with Kecap manis, normal soy or Thai chilli sauce ?. All foreign imports,
Is that going against your clubs mantra ? .AW

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GuySmiley Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 5:55pm

Thank goodness Australia has an independent Australian Electoral Commission AND compulsory voting for all Australian Citizens over 18 years … not long ago a certain onion eating PM wanted to abolish compulsory voting … and because of the foresight of our early politicians we should always avoid the clusterfuck of US politics!!

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 5:57pm
basesix wrote:
southernraw wrote:
basesix wrote:

Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit.

Hey @base, i had a thought last night reading all these posts. How would it be to just set up a fake account and just sprout the absolute opposite of what you believe, just to stir the pot. I could never do it, but i can see it would be fun for some. Seems the most likely explanation to me and in that light, as Stu noted...it really is entertaining!

It would fit with what modern man-boys have become. 'Lads' they call themselves in the UK; minimal effort, instant gratification, maximum effect on others, you-must-feel-what-I-feel foot stamping, etc.

Real men, attractive conversationalists and engaged lovers, they are not.. domestic violence is a blip away. women know it and are telling dumbarses to sharpen up. And how do the entitled little boys respond? By saying women have shit-expectations and by making up weird mansphere statistics to explain why nothing is their fault. I mean we are meant to be allocated a girlfriend, right? Anyway, if it is simple dickheadedness @southern, that's fine. I sleep well at night.

I hear ya @base. You know i do. Well said legend.

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:01pm

ai will fill those troll roles in a second.
and leave a lot of losers functionless.

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gs-co Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:08pm

Is Australia really going to vote to continue its transition to eco armageddon cult communism and relinquishing of sovereignty to Davos?

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:10pm

Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit (2).

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GuySmiley Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:10pm

This will be one rotation tonight
https://m.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:10pm
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Is Australia really going to vote to continue its transition to eco armageddon cult communism and relinquishing of sovereignty to Davos?

Not sure but i didn't get my democracy sausage either and can understand your angst.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:10pm
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Is Australia really going to vote to continue its transition to eco armageddon cult communism and relinquishing of sovereignty to Davos?

Haha comment of the day!!

Quick check under ya bed, there is a woke Lefty there..

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blackers Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:13pm

In other news Carlton are getting flogged.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:16pm
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gs-co wrote:

Is Australia really going to vote to continue its transition to eco armageddon cult communism and relinquishing of sovereignty to Davos?

Not sure but i didn't get my democracy sausage either and can understand your angst.

You shouldn't eat sausages, you should be a vegan transgender pronoun using cultural Marxist green energy supporting pink haired anti semite who wants to indoctrinate school kids into white western culture hating sheeple who want to bring in a new world order...

If ya not that, ya a Incel...

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:17pm
basesix wrote:

Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit (2).

Hehe value for money tonight

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tubeshooter Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:18pm
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The whole electoral "volunteer" set up needs to be scrapped. Have the how to vote cards on a table on the way in, grab what you are interested in and do your civic duty. Lots of tales of bullying, intimidation and general poor behaviour at the pre poll booths. It's like having a couple of Indos, Jeffs and Burls banging on at you while you are stuck in a queue. Not needed, ruin the vibe, they can fuck right off.

Totally.
Got funnelled through a narrow gate at my polling place today instead the usual big gate.
All the different groups basically forming a scrum around it. I just wanted to keep my head down and politely refuse them, but I found myself getting poked and prodded with some fairly 'in your face' pamphlet pushers. A lot more than usual. Then one guy, a young guy, decided to block my path completely and asked me questions like "what issues I was interested in". I was at the point of grabbing him around the neck before one his team pulled him back.

They are definitely getting more aggressive in their approach these days.
Fark em all off.

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AlfredWallace Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:19pm
blackers wrote:

In other news Carlton are getting flogged.

Yay.AW

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GuySmiley Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:20pm

^^ yeah it’s great and hopefully the Cats flog Collingwood tonight just for @info’s sake

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:29pm
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^^ yeah it’s great and hopefully the Cats flog Collingwood tonight just for @info’s sake

Indeed!!

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indo-dreaming Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:31pm

In the footy tip comp my wife is in at work(she is number one i give her the tips) I tipped a Geelong win, i just thought at least that way if the Pies do lose there is some silver lining.

Plus Cats just always scare me, they are like our bogey team.

I think the Pies are also due for a loss, if not this week maybe next week with the short break

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truebluebasher Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:39pm

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gs-co Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:40pm

basesix are you saying Jacinta's not hot? That's pretty racist

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:53pm

No it isn’t and no she isn’t hot, to me, but what ever floats your boat. I prefer thems.

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blackers Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:55pm

Just read that Gussy Taylor is being spruiked for replacing Dutton if the predicted results arise. Sheesh, talk about a shallow talent pool....
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/liberals-organising-meetings-...

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:55pm

Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit (3).

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 6:57pm

Not over until the weight challenged lady sings....

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TH Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:02pm

Apologies if it has already been posted, but I just read there were 8 million early votes cast. That's insane!

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basesix Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:07pm

yep, Poider punching down and whistling high for no reason, probably.. totally unnecessary collateral.. that's how worthless he considers portions of our society.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:06pm

Curious if you actually voted @gsco. You strike me as the type of chap that isn't registered to vote ;)

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:16pm
basesix wrote:

Is it just me, @seeds, or are some of the people around here getting really fucking odd? @gsco going on about finding Jacinta Price 'hot'.. people getting amped about global politics like there's sides in a zero sum game, rather than the reality that there's great complexities and checks and balances and corruption and self-interest and altruism and arseholes and do-gooders and whatever on all sides of everything? with everyone trying to get piece of all the others' everythings? times a million?
I swear @indo is the only real one among the half-human bots that spout this garbage.. I'm a deplorable, and I'm embarrassed even reading half the bullshit (3).

Whoaa I’m getting RSI replying. Trademark it.
Funny old fellow is Humphrey.

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thermalben Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:27pm

Wow, early figures are eye opening. Dutton could be gone too.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:28pm
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Wow, early figures are eye opening. Dutton could be gone too.

Watching abc, looking bleak for lnp.

Primary vote down...

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:30pm

I hope I never have to see Dutton’s glans with glasses head ever again!!

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:30pm

Maybe the only silver lining for spudhead, no longer the member for dicksson.

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TH Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:32pm

More than happy to never see Duttplug's mug ever again after this campaign. Hoping he can take his merry band of Trumpets with him.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:36pm

Let's hope regarding Spud...

https://m.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:38pm

Bill Shorten tearing strips off Palmer on live TV. Brilliant.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:39pm
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Bill Shorten tearing strips off Palmer on live TV. Brilliant.

Channel?

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:45pm

ahh 7 @andymac. Only channel i can get here...thankfully the footy channel!

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:46pm
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ahh 7 @andymac. Only channel i can get here...thankfully the footy channel!

Haha wrong code though ... ;)

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:48pm

Thankfully we don't have to vote on that @andymac otherwise no more footy for you!! :-P

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TH Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:48pm
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ahh 7 @andymac. Only channel i can get here...thankfully the footy channel!

It'll be on Reddit within the hour I'm sure.

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burleigh Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:49pm

Is Clive our new PM yet?

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seeds Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:52pm

^^ I’m chuckling at that Burliegh.

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:52pm

haha piss off! He owes me an hour of time for deleting all his text messages! Bastard.

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andy-mac Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:53pm
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Thankfully we don't have to vote on that @andymac otherwise no more footy for you!! :-P

Haha I'll go get my banjo....

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:53pm

Not to mention all the messages his Trumpet party sent me ;-)

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southernraw Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:59pm

Geez that Bob Katters a bad egg if ever i saw one.

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Confusion Saturday, 3 May 2025 at 7:59pm
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blackers wrote:

The whole electoral "volunteer" set up needs to be scrapped. Have the how to vote cards on a table on the way in, grab what you are interested in and do your civic duty. Lots of tales of bullying, intimidation and general poor behaviour at the pre poll booths. It's like having a couple of Indos, Jeffs and Burls banging on at you while you are stuck in a queue. Not needed, ruin the vibe, they can fuck right off.

Totally.
Got funnelled through a narrow gate at my polling place today instead the usual big gate.
All the different groups basically forming a scrum around it. I just wanted to keep my head down and politely refuse them, but I found myself getting poked and prodded with some fairly 'in your face' pamphlet pushers. A lot more than usual. Then one guy, a young guy, decided to block my path completely and asked me questions like "what issues I was interested in". I was at the point of grabbing him around the neck before one his team pulled him back.

They are definitely getting more aggressive in their approach these days.
Fark em all off.

Have to say ,where I voted everyone was very polite if you didn’t want to take their how to vote literature,
All sides not pushy at all,
And the AEC people were very polite and efficient as well.
It must be a reflection of where someone lives.