so who's going to win...

if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

Labor won't win, nor should they.

for the sake of QLD - it has to be LNP

Poll - who WILL not who SHOULD win?

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:30am:

if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  Smiley

I don't know how you can say that when it will take a 12% swing for Labour to win.  There will be a big swing towards Labour and that won't be an endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team, more the opposite.

Sorry I stuffed up there with my quote  :(

I should have quoted The Mechanic and not Armchair_Politician

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 6:59am:

Sorry I stuffed up there with my quote  :( I should have quoted The Mechanic and not Armchair_Politician

don't sweat it ;)

just make sure you vote for the right party  :)

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 6:55am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:30am: if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  Smiley I don't know how you can say that when it will take a 12% swing for Labour to win.  There will be a big swing towards Labour and that won't be an endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team, more the opposite.

it was always going to swing back rosie, ....

the trick is to do a good job to hold government for the second term...

a third term will be even harder but if the Liberals stay on course, they'll have the budget back in the black by then...

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:05am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 6:55am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:30am: if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  Smiley I don't know how you can say that when it will take a 12% swing for Labour to win.  There will be a big swing towards Labour and that won't be an endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team, more the opposite. it was always going to swing back rosie, .... the trick is to do a good job to hold government for the second term... a third term will be even harder but if the Liberals stay on course, they'll have the budget back in the black by then...

Hey Rosie. Don't worry about these rusted ons. You can tell when the LNP conga line are desperate, they make up the most foolish arguments.  If there is a significant swing against the LNP and esp if Newman loses his seat Abort will have a hard time surviving. 

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

You poor delusional fool.No matter the result in qld. nobody is endorsing the monkey. If he'd fronted up there and faced qldeers and argued his case you would have some claim. He hid under a rock re qid. and his party will be suitably punished. Still a win, vastly reduced majority, newman gone, a huge endorsement for the man who did front, bill shorten.

Well, if Newman loses his seat and someone else takes over his job they may manage a third term.  I'm afraid the man is too arrogant for my liking but I don't know who I would put in his place, I'll have to have a think about that one.

I do have to laugh at times.  This forum is full of people who can't see the good in the other side.

I always wonder why that is. Maybe they are all like me.  I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice.

Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:35am:

I do have to laugh at times.  This forum is full of people who can't see the good in the other side. I always wonder why that is. Maybe they are all like me.  I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston.

Well at the risk of pi$$ing you off I have to ask; When are you going to be your own person Rosie. 

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

if the Liberals win, this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

You can't beat a good BELLY LAUGH
- to kick off the weekend !

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Why do you think Toxic Tony was "banned" from campaigning in Queensland,
along side "No Can Do" Newman ?

ONE hated Liberal leader was quite ENOUGH !




The combined "fruit" of Abbott and Newman "captainships" is expected to be a loss of between 20 and thirty seats to Labor

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

That's weapons grade BullSht.

Abbott hasn't even been to Queensland during the entire campaign, by request of Newman. How can it be an endorsement of the Federal Coalition if Abbott's been told to stay away?

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:41am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:35am: I do have to laugh at times.  This forum is full of people who can't see the good in the other side. I always wonder why that is. Maybe they are all like me.  I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston. Well at the risk of pi$$ing you off I have to ask; When are you going to be your own person Rosie.

I think I am because I know my failings and I swore blind I would not make the same mistake my dad did.  I have one offspring who leans towards Labour and one who leans towards the Consevatives, they were both left to make their own minds up.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:04am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:41am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:35am: I do have to laugh at times.  This forum is full of people who can't see the good in the other side. I always wonder why that is. Maybe they are all like me.  I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston. Well at the risk of pi$$ing you off I have to ask; When are you going to be your own person Rosie.  I think I am because I know my failings and I swore blind I would not make the same mistake my dad did.  I have one offspring who leans towards Labour and one who leans towards the Consevatives, they were both left to make their own minds up.

Well good for them Rosie! Now how about you

Queensland election 2015: Labor's Ashgrove candidate Kate Jones could re-write history

Fri 30 Jan 2015, 4:33pm

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Labor candidate Kate Jones could re-write history on Saturday if she unseats Premier Campbell Newman in Ashgrove.

Never has a Queensland premier lost their seat and the party won power.

If recent polls are correct, Ms Jones has a comfortable eight percentage point lead over the Premier and is on track to regain the seat she held for two terms.

She has run an almost opposite campaign to Mr Newman under the banner "Team Kate".

It is low-key and grassroots compared to Mr Newman's strategy to focus on fiscal "reform" and pork-barrelling

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-30/labors-ashgrove-candidate--kate-jones-could-re-write-history/6057308


... so I'm calling a narrow win to the LNP - with Mr "No Can Do"  getting his well deserved
-  John Howard style - "tar and feathering"


I DON'T see the LNP parachuting him into ANOTHER safe seat with a by-election

He became their GREATEST liability

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:09am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 8:04am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:41am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:35am: I do have to laugh at times.  This forum is full of people who can't see the good in the other side. I always wonder why that is. Maybe they are all like me.  I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston. Well at the risk of pi$$ing you off I have to ask; When are you going to be your own person Rosie.  I think I am because I know my failings and I swore blind I would not make the same mistake my dad did.  I have one offspring who leans towards Labour and one who leans towards the Consevatives, they were both left to make their own minds up. Well good for them Rosie! Now how about you

At this stage I'm sticking with my dad but you never know, Labour may come up with another leader like Bob and then I could change my mind.

I can't change my mind unless I have good reason to. 

I've met a few politicians over the years and I must admit it's the ones with what I call charisma that I like the best.  It must be the female coming out in me.

At this stage neither Tony Abbott nor Bill Shorten have got what it takes to inspire me.

buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:21am:

I DON'T see the LNP parachuting him into ANOTHER safe seat with a by-election He became their GREATEST liability

I'll not disagree with that but who do they put in his place and is he so arrogant that he thinks he can keep his job even though he won't be voted in?

is aussie up there doing his thing for Clive??? he has been quiet this week so maybe practicing to hand out Clives huge how to vote for me cards....lol...

no one giving Clive a mention dont tell me he has gone off the boil in Qld.... ::) ::)

cods wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:45am:

is aussie up there doing his thing for Clive??? he has been quiet this week so maybe practicing to hand out Clives huge how to vote for me cards....lol... no one giving Clive a mention dont tell me he has gone off the boil in Qld.... ::) ::)

His ads are everywhere even if his candidates aren't

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:39am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 8:09am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 8:04am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:41am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:35am: I do have to laugh at times.  This forum is full of people who can't see the good in the other side. I always wonder why that is. Maybe they are all like me.  I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston. Well at the risk of pi$$ing you off I have to ask; When are you going to be your own person Rosie.  I think I am because I know my failings and I swore blind I would not make the same mistake my dad did.  I have one offspring who leans towards Labour and one who leans towards the Consevatives, they were both left to make their own minds up. Well good for them Rosie! Now how about you At this stage I'm sticking with my dad but you never know, Labour may come up with another leader like Bob and then I could change my mind. I can't change my mind unless I have good reason to.  I've met a few politicians over the years and I must admit it's the ones with what I call charisma that I like the best.  It must be the female coming out in me. At this stage neither Tony Abbott nor Bill Shorten have got what it takes to inspire me.

Your dad will be proud

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:12am:

Your dad will be proud

Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:56am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with.

If you have only ever voted for one party you are one eyed. I have voted for all major parties plus some.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:47am:

cods wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 8:45am: is aussie up there doing his thing for Clive??? he has been quiet this week so maybe practicing to hand out Clives huge how to vote for me cards....lol... no one giving Clive a mention dont tell me he has gone off the boil in Qld.... ::) ::) His ads are everywhere even if his candidates aren't

what about the people who will vote for him apart from aussie??? you can betcha aussie will be handing out his how to vote for piggy cards in Fairfax somewhere...

as for his adds... maybe the Chinese are paying for them AGAIN>.. ;D ;D ;D

they should have NO ADVERTISING ON BILLBOARDS and such as we have in ACT....its a pathetic waste of money..they should be all allowed to spend the same amount...fixed.. no ifs or buts..

we sure as hell dont want the American way where the richest man wins...do we?

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

WTF  :-? . Not one of the smartest posts I've seen. But that is no surprise.

We are talking about a state parliament with a total of 87 seats and Labor only holding 7 of them. Of course when the LNP do worse than expected you can guarantee to hear the chorus of "It was fought on state issues" 

skippy. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:03am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:56am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with. If you have only ever voted for one party you are one eyed. I have voted for all major parties plus some.

I think I have already said I know my failings.

Good for you there should be more like you.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

Really? Going from a 79 seat majority to potential of a hung parliament is an endorsement for Tony Abbott?

Ok.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:56am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with.

I thought there were. Sure there's lots of name calling but there's also lots of exchanging of ideas. Don't tell me you haven't noticed. And whats it matter to you anyways. Forgive me but just because you may recognise that your dad drummed into you to vote in the way he liked doesn't mean that you have escaped his dictates about how you vote and how you think about politics. It seems to me like your still making excuses for "coincidentally" voting the way he would approve.  Don't get me wrong. I don't vote because i don't believe that the system works to benefit the 99% anymore. It's just there to make us believe that we have a democracy. But if I was in Qld and tempted to vote it would be to get Newman out and at least delay the controlling elite's plan to steal your state owned assets for themselves.  See you should have worked that out for yourself but because your justifying voting the way your dad did 50 years ago (when the politics was different) your missing a lot of whats going on. Your all growd up now. Be yourself.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:23am:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) Really? Going from a 79 seat majority to potential of a hung parliament is an endorsement for Tony Abbott? Ok.

Actually the usual race to the bottom - which party/coalition does the electorate LEAST want ...

Vote 1 - Grappler Party - We ARE The People!

Insufficient choices above in poll.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:37am:

Poll - who WILL not who SHOULD win?

It just shows how deranged/ pathetic/ desperate the conga line are by taking positives out of winning an election in which they hold an eighty seat majority.

Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:33am:

Insufficient choices above in poll.

so you want to vote Clive... ;D ;D ;D ;D

actually he will be interesting to watch I think we know how everyone feels about the other two????>..six of one.... but Clive has come from nowhere has made a few boo boos so I will watch to see how he goes...I am hoping a big fat smack...of course.. ;) ;)

skippy. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:34am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:37am: Poll - who WILL not who SHOULD win? It just shows how deranged/ pathetic/ desperate the conga line are by taking positives out of winning an election in which they hold an eighty seat majority.

A win is a win is a win in politics, as I'm sure you would usually agree. It's by no means certain though, stranger things have happened though not often.

What interests me is whether we will have an unconstitutional Premier for a period and has a deal already been done - is the Pope a Catholic? - for some safe Lib to stand aside.

Better be a REAL safe seat, people don’t like being dragged back to the polls too soon!

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:32am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:56am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with. I thought there were. Sure there's lots of name calling but there's also lots of exchanging of ideas. Don't tell me you haven't noticed. And whats it matter to you anyways. Forgive me but just because you may recognise that your dad drummed into you to vote in the way he liked doesn't mean that you have escaped his dictates about how you vote and how you think about politics. It seems to me like your still making excuses for "coincidentally" voting the way he would approve.  Don't get me wrong. I don't vote because i don't believe that the system works to benefit the 99% anymore. It's just there to make us believe that we have a democracy. But if I was in Qld and tempted to vote it would be to get Newman out and at least delay the controlling elite's plan to steal your state owned assets for themselves.  See you should have worked that out for yourself but because your justifying voting the way your dad did 50 years ago (when the politics was different) your missing a lot of whats going on. Your all growd up now. Be yourself.

I'll have to start taking a serious look at some things around here.

If I'm not mistaken it was Anna Blight who started selling off the State assets.

I have, on occasion, done as you do and not voted at all, mainly because there wasn't a candidate I thought fit for the job but lets be honest that's not the way to fix things you believe are wrong. 

By the way one of my first "boyfriends" after I left the UK ended up an Australian Labour politician - ended up leaving in disgrace.  He was a sweet boy at 17.

We are all sweet at 17, well most of us.

"No one knows what you are thinking until you tell them"  So true.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:49am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 10:32am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:56am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with. I thought there were. Sure there's lots of name calling but there's also lots of exchanging of ideas. Don't tell me you haven't noticed. And whats it matter to you anyways. Forgive me but just because you may recognise that your dad drummed into you to vote in the way he liked doesn't mean that you have escaped his dictates about how you vote and how you think about politics. It seems to me like your still making excuses for "coincidentally" voting the way he would approve.  Don't get me wrong. I don't vote because i don't believe that the system works to benefit the 99% anymore. It's just there to make us believe that we have a democracy. But if I was in Qld and tempted to vote it would be to get Newman out and at least delay the controlling elite's plan to steal your state owned assets for themselves.  See you should have worked that out for yourself but because your justifying voting the way your dad did 50 years ago (when the politics was different) your missing a lot of whats going on. Your all growd up now. Be yourself. I'll have to start taking a serious look at some things around here. If I'm not mistaken it was Anna Blight who started selling off the State assets. I have, on occasion, done as you do and not voted at all, mainly because there wasn't a candidate I thought fit for the job but lets be honest that's not the way to fix things you believe are wrong.  By the way one of my first "boyfriends" after I left the UK ended up an Australian Labour politician - ended up leaving in disgrace.  He was a sweet boy at 17.

It is "Labor" not "Labour" in Australia Rose.....Glad to help out!!!

;) ;) ;)

Yeah, that's right . . .they've never even been able to spell it correctly.

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I voted against the 49 year lease extension option.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:35am:

I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston.

So, you've ALWAYS voted conservative

St George of the Garden wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:42am:

Better be a REAL safe seat, people don’t like being dragged back to the polls too soon!

Of course, the FUNNIEST outcome would be if No Can DO lost a SECOND seat, in a by-election - and lost an LNP majority, in the process

PERSONALLY, I think they'll DUMP him

buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:23am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:35am: I am a Conservative by birth as you might say.  My dad drilled it into me as a kid that I should never, under any circumstances, vote for Labour.  As a kid I didn't ask questions, he was my dad and what he said was law.  I'm afraid I have never been able to quite bring myself to go against him but I do see the good in the other side and I have come close once or twice. Two of my favorite Australian politicians were Labour, one was Bob Hawke and the other was Don Dunston. So, you've ALWAYS voted conservative

You could be right there  :(

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:56am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with.

Excellent comment Rosie.
Sadly that's how so many are.

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:56am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with.

you take offense at someone saying your dady would be proud? Says more about you than Imspartacus ... you yourself said your dad told you never to vote labor .. he would be proud wouldn't he? 

You need it pointed out to you that the alternative is to not vote liberal?

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:18am:

Well, if Newman loses his seat and someone else takes over his job they may manage a third term.  I'm afraid the man is too arrogant for my liking but I don't know who I would put in his place, I'll have to have a think about that one.

As you age, Grasshopper Rosie, you will learn that at the base of every politician is an arrogance.. it's just that in some it is well hidden for public consumption.  That arrogance is manifest in the very real idea they have that once elected they have some total power in our 'democracy' and some absolute 'mandate' to do as they wish even if it means breaking promises and launching policies never discussed before election, and then dictating those to the 'masses', which is why they can never be trusted.

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:21am:

I voted against the 49 year lease extension option.

Good idea - that is a serious watering down of the Grappler Party policy initiative of ONLY leasing public assets for a limited time, and subject to stringent requirements, including  a proven track record of NOT raising prices beyond CPI.

John Smith wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:42am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:56am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with. you take offense at someone saying your dady would be proud? Says more about you than Imspartacus ... you yourself said your dad told you never to vote labor .. he would be proud wouldn't he?  You need it pointed out to you that the alternative is to not vote liberal?

Hello John Smith, did I say I took offense?  If I did then I sure as hell didn't mean to.

To me my dad was rather special but then most dads are.


Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:57am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:18am: Well, if Newman loses his seat and someone else takes over his job they may manage a third term.  I'm afraid the man is too arrogant for my liking but I don't know who I would put in his place, I'll have to have a think about that one. As you age, Grasshopper Rosie, you will learn that at the base of every politician is an arrogance.. it's just that in some it is well hidden for public consumption.  That arrogance is manifest in the very real idea they have that once elected they have some total power in our 'democracy' and some absolute 'mandate' to do as they wish even if it means breaking promises and launching policies never discussed before election, and then dictating those to the 'masses', which is why they can never be trusted.

I don't know how old you think I am but I wouldn't mind betting I'm at least as old as you.

I don't agree with you that all politicians are arrogant, some are I'll grant you but not all.

Now I think it's time I shut up.

skippy. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:34am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:37am: Poll - who WILL not who SHOULD win? It just shows how deranged/ pathetic/ desperate the conga line are by taking positives out of winning an election in which they hold an eighty seat majority.

True. Only Labor should do that. This is progress.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

No, it won't.

They'll probably win, but it certainly won't be an endorsement for Abbott.

The Mad Monk is finished.

(I'll be breaking out the Champagne if Campbell loses his seat)

Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat.

I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort.

greggerypeccary wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 1:51pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) No, it won't. They'll probably win, but it certainly won't be an endorsement for Abbott. The Mad Monk is finished. (I'll be breaking out the Champagne if Campbell loses his seat)

That's all I want, but there may be some surprises.  LNP will lose a great many seats.  Question is ~ who will win them.  Fat Lady enters and sings at 6.00 pm Qld time.

Am I wrong in believing that the Queensland State Premier need not be a member of parliament?

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 2:14pm:

Am I wrong in believing that the Queensland State Premier need not be a member of parliament?

Commentators who know say....yes.  And funnily enough, the Prime Minister of Australia also need not be a Member of Parliament.  Howard was the latest example. Even though he lost his seat of Bennelong and was not longer an MP, he continued to be PM until Rudd was sworn in.

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 2:14pm:

Am I wrong in believing that the Queensland State Premier need not be a member of parliament?

An interesting question.  A similar thing happened to John Howard when he lost his seat.  He remained the "leader" until the new government was sworn in.   My understanding is that Newman could remain as premier for a short period, but within that time could be parachuted into a safe seat with a byelection

Rosie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:49am:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 10:32am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:56am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with. I thought there were. Sure there's lots of name calling but there's also lots of exchanging of ideas. Don't tell me you haven't noticed. And whats it matter to you anyways. Forgive me but just because you may recognise that your dad drummed into you to vote in the way he liked doesn't mean that you have escaped his dictates about how you vote and how you think about politics. It seems to me like your still making excuses for "coincidentally" voting the way he would approve.  Don't get me wrong. I don't vote because i don't believe that the system works to benefit the 99% anymore. It's just there to make us believe that we have a democracy. But if I was in Qld and tempted to vote it would be to get Newman out and at least delay the controlling elite's plan to steal your state owned assets for themselves.  See you should have worked that out for yourself but because your justifying voting the way your dad did 50 years ago (when the politics was different) your missing a lot of whats going on. Your all growd up now. Be yourself. I'll have to start taking a serious look at some things around here. If I'm not mistaken it was Anna Blight who started selling off the State assets. I have, on occasion, done as you do and not voted at all, mainly because there wasn't a candidate I thought fit for the job but lets be honest that's not the way to fix things you believe are wrong.  By the way one of my first "boyfriends" after I left the UK ended up an Australian Labour politician - ended up leaving in disgrace.  He was a sweet boy at 17.

Well if you were bedding as labor bloke you would know it all, right! Your reasoning? Anna Blight started the privatisation band wagon so so its not the LNPs fault for continuing it and so Rosie will vote for them just like Daddy said she should.  BTW why are you looking for a leader to vote for, Sounds like you found one in your Dad.  You know i know this may be difficult for you to comprehend but there are some of us who think that's its time to stop looking for leaders and start having confidence in yourself. But then again we get back to your dad right. 

I did not like the privatisation idea under Bligh either. That is an example of why Party voting is for those with a vested interest, or just plain dim wits.

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:14am:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:05am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 6:55am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:30am: if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  Smiley I don't know how you can say that when it will take a 12% swing for Labour to win.  There will be a big swing towards Labour and that won't be an endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team, more the opposite. it was always going to swing back rosie, .... the trick is to do a good job to hold government for the second term... a third term will be even harder but if the Liberals stay on course, they'll have the budget back in the black by then... Hey Rosie. Don't worry about these rusted ons. You can tell when the LNP conga line are desperate, they make up the most foolish arguments.  If there is a significant swing against the LNP and esp if Newman loses his seat Abort will have a hard time surviving.

except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then.

buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:21am:

Queensland election 2015: Labor's Ashgrove candidate Kate Jones could re-write history Fri 30 Jan 2015, 4:33pm http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2014/09/28/1227073/226845-2e37298a-46f1-11e4-b47a-41c1793173a7.jpg Labor candidate Kate Jones could re-write history on Saturday if she unseats Premier Campbell Newman in Ashgrove. Never has a Queensland premier lost their seat and the party won power. If recent polls are correct, Ms Jones has a comfortable eight percentage point lead over the Premier and is on track to regain the seat she held for two terms. She has run an almost opposite campaign to Mr Newman under the banner "Team Kate". It is low-key and grassroots compared to Mr Newman's strategy to focus on fiscal "reform" and pork-barrelling http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-30/labors-ashgrove-candidate--kate-jones-could-re-write-history/6057308 ... so I'm calling a narrow win to the LNP - with Mr "No Can Do"  getting his well deserved -  John Howard style - "tar and feathering" I DON'T see the LNP parachuting him into ANOTHER safe seat with a by-election He became their GREATEST liability

how is it 'rewriting history' to regain a marginal seat you had for 6 years previously in an environment with a large swing to your party?  the only 'history' of any relevance will be if Newman wins against the odds, not someone who shouldn't have even lost last time!

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 2:09pm:

Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort.

more like a wake with the one percent party.

But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests.

skippy. wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:03am:

Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:56am: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:12am: Your dad will be proud Maybe but I still don't know why so many people here are one eyed and would rather call each other names than put forward a reasonable alternative to what they disagree with. If you have only ever voted for one party you are one eyed. I have voted for all major parties plus some.

all that says is that your vote can be bought.  You undoubtedly voted for the party that promised you the most in dollar terms.  You don't actually have any principles.

Longie is getting narky!

Must be worried!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 2:21pm:

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:14pm: Am I wrong in believing that the Queensland State Premier need not be a member of parliament? Commentators who know say....yes.  And funnily enough, the Prime Minister of Australia also need not be a Member of Parliament.  Howard was the latest example. Even though he lost his seat of Bennelong and was not longer an MP, he continued to be PM until Rudd was sworn in.

Queenslanders would all remember the embarrassing spectacle of Joh refusing to resign his commission as Premier after losing the election.

And elections don't actually change governments.  The Governor/governor-general does.  The Premier/PM resigns his commission and directs the G-G to invite the opposition leader to form a government which - if he can - is sworn into office.  Until then the previous govt continues.  MPs do not gain or lose their seat on the night but rather when parliament sits and/or the new govt is sworn in.

Howard remained an MP after the election until the Rudd govt was sworn un and not before.

Redmond Neck wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 4:57pm:

Longie is getting narky! Must be worried! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

worried about what?  I don't live in QLD nor do I intend to!  I expect LNP to win and Newman to lose.  Big deal.  Hardly a prediction of great risk!

Redmond Neck wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 4:57pm:

Longie is getting narky! Must be worried! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

He has no other way to defend his one eyed insular behaviour.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 4:51pm:

except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then.

except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 2:14pm:

Am I wrong in believing that the Queensland State Premier need not be a member of parliament?

Its true, there is nothing unconstitutional about having a premier who is not a member of parliament. So in theory Newman could continue to be premier. In reality though, it would be politically untenable. The LNP would be reduced to a laughing stock.

.....

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 4:51pm:

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:14am: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:05am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 6:55am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:30am: if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  Smiley I don't know how you can say that when it will take a 12% swing for Labour to win.  There will be a big swing towards Labour and that won't be an endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team, more the opposite. it was always going to swing back rosie, .... the trick is to do a good job to hold government for the second term... a third term will be even harder but if the Liberals stay on course, they'll have the budget back in the black by then... Hey Rosie. Don't worry about these rusted ons. You can tell when the LNP conga line are desperate, they make up the most foolish arguments.  If there is a significant swing against the LNP and esp if Newman loses his seat Abort will have a hard time surviving.  except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then.

Do you even know what you're trying to say here????

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 4:55pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests.

I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie.

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 3:33pm:

I did not like the privatisation idea under Bligh either. That is an example of why Party voting is for those with a vested interest, or just plain dim wits.

Agreed!!!

issuevoter wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 3:33pm:

I did not like the privatisation idea under Bligh either. That is an example of why Party voting is for those with a vested interest, or just plain dim wits.

Agreed!!!

John Smith wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:22pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned

so were you.  so was everyone.

ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:55pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: ImSpartacus2 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:14am: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:05am: Rosie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 6:55am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:30am: if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  Smiley I don't know how you can say that when it will take a 12% swing for Labour to win.  There will be a big swing towards Labour and that won't be an endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team, more the opposite. it was always going to swing back rosie, .... the trick is to do a good job to hold government for the second term... a third term will be even harder but if the Liberals stay on course, they'll have the budget back in the black by then... Hey Rosie. Don't worry about these rusted ons. You can tell when the LNP conga line are desperate, they make up the most foolish arguments.  If there is a significant swing against the LNP and esp if Newman loses his seat Abort will have a hard time surviving.  except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. Do you even know what you're trying to say here????

simple.  even three years ago everyone knew the next election would give labor a large dead cat bounce.  there was nowhere else for them to go.  You lot were predicting newman wouldn't win his seat last time so this time was always going to be a challenge.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:06pm:

John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone.

Huh?

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:55pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:55pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests. I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie.

a few percent hardly changes everything.  Clive has spent a fortune (of what it probably other peoples money if history is to be repeated), outspending the majors and still gets a few percent.  Kinda indicates what people think of him and his stupid candidates.

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:08pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:06pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone. Huh?

you read it right the first time.  in an 89/7 wipeout, everyone was predicting that labor would struggle to get anything better than a dead-cat bounce, you included.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:08pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:55pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:55pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests. I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie. a few percent hardly changes everything.  Clive has spent a fortune (of what it probably other peoples money if history is to be repeated), outspending the majors and still gets a few percent.  Kinda indicates what people think of him and his stupid candidates.

Soooo.....you want another go?  What % will it be?

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:08pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:06pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone. Huh?

This is just another of longy's lies.

Bam wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:13pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:08pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:06pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone. Huh? This is just another of longy's lies.

were you predicting a huge labor swing this time around 3 years ago?  of course not. no one was.  Libs were in the ascendancy across the nation and Qld Labor had just been massacred with a mere 7 seats.  At least be honest.

Labor has 42 seats 3 seats of the unbelievable. Labor must still be on the nose longy. :-X

Greens currently polling over 1% what polls were saying before the election.

The night just keeps better and better  :)

Quite a few people idiots have actually voted for Hanson, in Lockyer.

haha gotta love LNP euphemisms tonight:

"Ashgrove does look like its going to be a very very large struggle"  ;D ;D

Wayne Swann over his shoulder having the time of his life trolling this poor guy.

Campbell can get a job cleaning the dunnies at suncorp stadium.
That's about it for him

I
longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:16pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:13pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:08pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:06pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone. Huh? This is just another of longy's lies. were you predicting a huge labor swing this time around 3 years ago?  of course not. no one was.  Libs were in the ascendancy across the nation and Qld Labor had just been massacred with a mere 7 seats.  At least be honest.

Ahh retrospect , it's good to reminisce longy, your going to be spending a long time on the sidelines  :D

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:16pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:13pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:08pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:06pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone. Huh? This is just another of longy's lies. were you predicting a huge labor swing this time around 3 years ago?  of course not. no one was.  Libs were in the ascendancy across the nation and Qld Labor had just been massacred with a mere 7 seats.  At least be honest.

Coming from you?  ;D ;D ;D

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

The LNP's in trouble. Looks like a huge kick in the arse for Tony Abbott and his team!

Bam wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:00pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) The LNP's in trouble. Looks like a huge kick in the arse for Tony Abbott and his team!

Abbott will be helping newman clean the dunnies.
He can hand him the sponge.
2 weeks .
He'll be going down about the same time as those dudes in the Indonesian prison

National Hero!


http://www.queenslandlabor.org/wp-content/uploads/KateJones_Profile.jpg

Its time wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:57pm:

Ahh retrospect , it's good to reminisce longy, your going to be spending a long time on the sidelines  :D

I would not make such bold predictions. The same was probably said of Queensland Labor three years ago.

"High likelihood of a hung parliament", says Antony Green.

Sir Booby will be pleased.

aquascoot wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:03pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 8:00pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) The LNP's in trouble. Looks like a huge kick in the arse for Tony Abbott and his team! Abbott will be helping newman clean the dunnies. He can hand him the sponge. 2 weeks . He'll be going down about the same time as those dudes in the Indonesian prison

Absolute nonsense. Mr Abbott has been nowhere near Queensland for months. Being down in Canberra, most of them wouldn’t even know who Mr Abbott is.

Such a pity.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 7:16pm:

Bam wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:13pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:08pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:06pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:22pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:51pm: except that three years ago you would have predicted that Newman would struggle to hold his seat and there would be a large anti-LNP wing.  That was a dead-cert even then. except that 3 years ago you were telling us labor was washed out, Newman would be premier until he resigned so were you.  so was everyone. Huh? This is just another of longy's lies. were you predicting a huge labor swing this time around 3 years ago?  of course not. no one was.  Libs were in the ascendancy across the nation and Qld Labor had just been massacred with a mere 7 seats.  At least be honest.

Longy, you can’t possibly be telling us there’s been a huge Labor swing. Have you done the numbers yet?

Bam wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:06pm:

Its time wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:57pm: Ahh retrospect , it's good to reminisce longy, your going to be spending a long time on the sidelines  :D I would not make such bold predictions. The same was probably said of Queensland Labor three years ago.

I'm talking federal , it would come as a surprise if Labor pulled off a QLD victory .

Ri
Bam wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:06pm:

Its time wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 7:57pm: Ahh retrospect , it's good to reminisce longy, your going to be spending a long time on the sidelines  :D I would not make such bold predictions. The same was probably said of Queensland Labor three years ago.

I'm talking federal , it would come as a surprise if Labor pulled off a QLD victory . Work choices 3.0 won't even get a look in .

Corrupt Campbell has called Kate, and conceded defeat.

Don't forget to shut the door on your way out, you useless prick.

Bam wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:00pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) The LNP's in trouble. Looks like a huge kick in the arse for Tony Abbott and his team!

not according to all your mates on here...

got nothing to do with abbott...  :D

looks like Queensland has slit its own throat...

congratulations... 

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:09pm:

looks like Queensland has slit its own throat... congratulations...

I think you're confusing 2015 with 2012.

buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 8:21am:

... so I'm calling a narrow win to the LNP - with Mr "No Can Do"  getting his well deserved -  John Howard style - "tar and feathering" I DON'T see the LNP parachuting him into ANOTHER safe seat with a by-election He became their GREATEST liability

I may be DELIGHTFULLY WRONG on that first bit !



http://www.activebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fireworks.jpgi

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:08pm:

got nothing to do with abbott...  :D

buzzanddidj wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:39pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:08pm: got nothing to do with abbott...  :D

ROTFLMAO  ;D ;D ;D

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:30am:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) Labor won't win, nor should they.

Thanks for your thoughts - genius.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

100% CORRECT.

The corollary is also true.

lol yeah that is pretty funny. Good find buzz

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:28am:

so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :)

libs lost

what's this say about tony and his team now?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

John Smith wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:13pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) libs lost what's this say about tony and his team now?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 9:08pm:

got nothing to do with abbott...  :D

Wolseley wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:15pm:

John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 10:13pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) libs lost what's this say about tony and his team now?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 9:08pm: got nothing to do with abbott...  :D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Is mechanic really Hockey?

John Smith wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:13pm:

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) libs lost what's this say about tony and his team now?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Federal politics is very different to State politics.

Campbell Newman was seen as being an insensitive, uncaring, incompetent who wanted to destroy workers rights and was in the pocket of big business and big coal in particular…

…oh wait...

rabbitoh08 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:19pm:

John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 10:13pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) libs lost what's this say about tony and his team now?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Federal politics is very different to State politics. Campbell Newman was seen as being an insensitive, uncaring, incompetent who wanted to destroy workers rights and was in the pocket of big business and big coal in particular… …oh wait...

I know fed and state are different .. I wasn't the one claiming one had any bearing on the other, that was Mechanic  ;D ;D ;D ;D

John Smith wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 10:26pm:

rabbitoh08 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 10:19pm: John Smith wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 10:13pm: President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:28am: so who's going to win... if the Liberals win this will be a HUGE endorsement for Tony Abbott and his team  :) libs lost what's this say about tony and his team now?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Federal politics is very different to State politics. Campbell Newman was seen as being an insensitive, uncaring, incompetent who wanted to destroy workers rights and was in the pocket of big business and big coal in particular… …oh wait... I know fed and state are different .. I wasn't the one claiming one had any bearing on the other, that was Mechanic  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually - I was agreeing with the Mechanic.  Normally fed and state are different - but in this case - I believe "2 peas in a pod" was the phrase used on telly many times tonight.

The only difference is that Newman is probably a far more competent person than Abbott is.  Sure - not saying a lot, but - don't let the door hit your arse on the way out Tony.

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:55pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:55pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests. I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie.

Hello melielongtime!

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:19pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:55pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:55pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests. I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie. Hello melielongtime!

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I could see this coming!

Poor old Katter, eh? Did he support the LNP? Why the swing away?

Setanta wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:37pm:

Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 11:19pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:55pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:55pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests. I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie. Hello melielongtime! ;D I could see this coming! Poor old Katter, eh? Did he support the LNP? Why the swing away?

Katter still has two seats.  But that LNP prick Hopper (who left the LNP to join KAP) has lost Nanango. Was that what you were referring to?

So far there are 2 KAPs and one Independant.  They may well have the balance of power.

Aussie wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 11:41pm:

Setanta wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 11:37pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 11:19pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 5:55pm: longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 4:55pm: Aussie wrote on Jan 31st, 2015 at 2:09pm: Cods, I dunno where you get some of your ideas.....Clive is not a candidate in this election.  Fairfax is a Federal seat. I've done my stint.  Party tonight at the Resort. more like a wake with the one percent party. But at least CLives dinosaur resort will finally have some guests. I wonder how clever that comment will look in a couple of hours.  Get ready for humble pie. Hello melielongtime! ;D I could see this coming! Poor old Katter, eh? Did he support the LNP? Why the swing away? Katter still has two seats.  But that LNP prick Hopper (who left the LNP to join KAP) has lost Nanango. Was that what you were referring to? So far there are 2 KAPs and one Independant.  They may well have the balance of power.

No, I'm referring to the swing away from Katter that seems to gone to PUP. I don't know if it cost them seats.

longweekend58 wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:03pm:

worried about what?  I don't live in QLD nor do I intend to!  I expect LNP to win and Newman to lose.  Big deal.  Hardly a prediction of great risk!

;D ;D ;D

Armchair_Politician wrote on Jan 31^st, 2015 at 5:30am:

Labor won't win, nor should they.

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