How's this for an idea. Why dont Newspoll or Galaxy or whoever takes a major poll in each of the 3 independant's seats and actually asks the residents of these electorates who their newly elected members shoudl support for PM? Doesnt that sound fair and reasonable to you?

Just perhaps the 8% of labor supporters in the one electorate can each convince 10 others to abandon a lifetime of labor hating to install the hated labor into office?

So what do you think? is that not inherently democratic or what/ ASK THE PEOPLE!

you do have a point longy.. do people vote the independants/greens because they like their policies or because they hate the labs/libs..it does make you wonder we have the Labor party to thank for the elevation of the Greens..they both owe each other so much for being where they are today.if we have the so called hung parliamnet how about they have another election in these wards only...lets see if people really want to have a parliament controlled by the very very few..and the ones that got the least votes..because thats what we will have.

Why just three

Denison will have a Greens like independent, and then we have Greens in Melbourne.

a poll in all 5 may be more representative of the no old party electorates.

1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure.

2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance.

Please delete wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:01am:

1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance.

3 because its a bloody stupid idea.

4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ.

skippy. wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:12am:

Please delete wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:01am: 1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance. 3 because its a bloody stupid idea. 4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ.

skip because you obviously believe humans are the cause of the GW... what pray are you doing if anything to stop the world from frying...I see you spend an awful lot of time on the boards.. so that the electical driven computer is a must in your life..and you are not prepared to give that up in the name of saving the globe..what about all those electic driven games. WII.. havent you noticed just about every toy thats made now is dependant on electricity... and I dont  mean childrens toys..even the green car [ha.ha. ] I am sure you have one is dependant on electricity

so tell me are you living in a cave?

codswal wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:20am:

skippy. wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:12am: Please delete wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:01am: 1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance. 3 because its a bloody stupid idea. 4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ. skip because you obviously believe humans are the cause of the GW... what pray are you doing if anything to stop the world from frying...I see you spend an awful lot of time on the boards.. so that the electical driven computer is a must in your life..and you are not prepared to give that up in the name of saving the globe..what about all those electic driven games. WII.. havent you noticed just about every toy thats made now is dependant on electricity... and I dont  mean childrens toys..even the green car [ha.ha. ] I am sure you have one is dependant on electricity so tell me are you living in a cave?

I dont know what you're on about, but if you're asking how I use power, I LIVE ON SOLAR POWER, as anyone on here who's been here more than five minutes would know.

skippy. wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:12am:

Please delete wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:01am: 1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance. 3 because its a bloody stupid idea. 4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ.

aren't you  from northern Queensland Casino

skippy. wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:27am:

codswal wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:20am: skippy. wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:12am: Please delete wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:01am: 1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance. 3 because its a bloody stupid idea. 4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ. skip because you obviously believe humans are the cause of the GW... what pray are you doing if anything to stop the world from frying...I see you spend an awful lot of time on the boards.. so that the electical driven computer is a must in your life..and you are not prepared to give that up in the name of saving the globe..what about all those electic driven games. WII.. havent you noticed just about every toy thats made now is dependant on electricity... and I dont  mean childrens toys..even the green car [ha.ha. ] I am sure you have one is dependant on electricity so tell me are you living in a cave? I dont know what you're on about, but if you're asking how I use power, I LIVE ON SOLAR POWER, as anyone on here who's been here more than five minutes would know.

so you admit being on here day and night ..and no I am a new member incase you would like to check that out...I was commenting on your persistant commenting on Abbotts climate change crap... he is like me mate he thinks the human element is far outstretched
and of course all those solar power elements dont need electricity do they to get out of the factory....but keep on fooling yourself your little bit is doing soooooo much to save the planet from HUMANS..

sdolar power my god is that really all GW is about... better get on to these African nations that are doing their level best to get electricity to all and sundry..especially the poor people.

Please delete wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:01am:

1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance.

It isnt a constitutional issue. a poll taken in the electorates would tell the members what THEY think of who they should support. You can do it ins the Greens electorate as well. What is wrong with, in an issue as incredibly important as WHICH GOVT to choose, allowing the people of that electorate to say which they shoudl choose. Far from being undemocratic it isn fact the very HEIGHT of democracy. In every other seat the voters selected a member that woudl vote for the govt they chose. The independants have never identified who they would support because it has never happened before. now that it has, they are in fact durty-bound to be guided by theor electorate!

skippy. wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 10:12am:

Please delete wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:01am: 1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance. 3 because its a bloody stupid idea. 4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ.

and the reason would be because they would choose libs over labor?? do you even understand the CONCEPT ot 'principle'?

I think the indies will consider their respective electorates wishes. If they're in a fairly conservative seat,  they'll opt for the libs, in a fairly leftish seat maybe go more for labor.  They would know the general consensus in their electorates.

That said, I think they'll all be 'bought'.    8-)

Just a point on the Independents.

Coming from North QLD my wife said to me the last time she saw Bob Katter was a couple of years ago where he drove through Ayr and from a ute yelled out to two girls to 'get 'em out'.

Anyone who has spent anytime up there, will not be surprised he commands such a majority.

codswal wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 3:55pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:27am: codswal wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:20am: skippy. wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:12am: Please delete wrote on Aug 23rd, 2010 at 10:01am: 1. Because there is no provision in our constitution for such a procedure. 2. Because all democracies rely on politicians to resolve these matter through negotiation - a skill they should have in abundance. 3 because its a bloody stupid idea. 4 because the fate of the country should not be decided by some hicks in FNQ. skip because you obviously believe humans are the cause of the GW... what pray are you doing if anything to stop the world from frying...I see you spend an awful lot of time on the boards.. so that the electical driven computer is a must in your life..and you are not prepared to give that up in the name of saving the globe..what about all those electic driven games. WII.. havent you noticed just about every toy thats made now is dependant on electricity... and I dont  mean childrens toys..even the green car [ha.ha. ] I am sure you have one is dependant on electricity so tell me are you living in a cave? I dont know what you're on about, but if you're asking how I use power, I LIVE ON SOLAR POWER, as anyone on here who's been here more than five minutes would know. so you admit being on here day and night ..and no I am a new member incase you would like to check that out...I was commenting on your persistant commenting on Abbotts climate change crap... he is like me mate he thinks the human element is far outstretched and of course all those solar power elements dont need electricity do they to get out of the factory....but keep on fooling yourself your little bit is doing soooooo much to save the planet from HUMANS.. sdolar power my god is that really all GW is about... better get on to these African nations that are doing their level best to get electricity to all and sundry..especially the poor people.

What a wank.Thanks for proving you have no idea.