Greg hunt.

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

The man who ranks his decision to over rule himself over dumping in the reef as his best ever achievement.

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

What's next, the mincing poodle is named best in show???? ;D

I heard they asked Putin and Kim Jong un if they wanted the award, but both declined.

Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

macman wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:24am:

Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped. 

Well done morriscum!

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:28am:

macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum!

You're a complete fool. You do realise that the children you say are being raped (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) actually arrived on a boat under Labor's watch and were put into detention by Labor, right? It was Morrison who stopped the boats from coming here and hence, stopped more children from ending up in detention. It is also Morrison who released more than 80% of the children in detention who had been put there by the previous Labor government. You're a complete fool who has no idea what they're talking about!  ;D ;D ;D

I wonder how much he paid for the award?

http://m.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/government-spent-at-least-400000-lobbying-against-great-barrier-reef-danger-listing-20150914-gjlwr2.html

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:32am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! You're a complete fool. You do realise that the children you say are being raped (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) actually arrived on a boat under Labor's watch and were put into detention by Labor, right? It was Morrison who stopped the boats from coming here and hence, stopped more children from ending up in detention. It is also Morrison who released more than 80% of the children in detention who had been put there by the previous Labor government. You're a complete fool who has no idea what they're talking about!  ;D ;D ;D

I'm not a multiple people.

And once again, before you run away, refusing to prosecute rape and acknowledge rape does not get cancelled out by having kids killed in war torn countries or starving to death in Indonesian camps.

Enjoy the rest of the day, as is common with you i doubt an adequate response would be forthcoming.

Armpits defence of morriscum: it's okay children a getting raped in detention centres because they arrived under labor.

World greatest political party fanboy: armpit. 

Armpit, why didn't you congratulate Greg hunt?

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:36am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! You're a complete fool. You do realise that the children you say are being raped (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) actually arrived on a boat under Labor's watch and were put into detention by Labor, right? It was Morrison who stopped the boats from coming here and hence, stopped more children from ending up in detention. It is also Morrison who released more than 80% of the children in detention who had been put there by the previous Labor government. You're a complete fool who has no idea what they're talking about!  ;D ;D ;D I'm not a multiple people. And once again, before you run away, refusing to prosecute rape and acknowledge rape does not get cancelled out by having kids killed in war torn countries or starving to death in Indonesian camps. Enjoy the rest of the day, as is common with you i doubt an adequate response would be forthcoming. Armpits defence of morriscum: it's okay children a getting raped in detention centres because they arrived under labor.

Failing to address your numerous significant shortcomings is getting to be a common theme with you. The first step to your redemption will be to acknowledge you are wrong pretty much all the time. I have to head off to work (you know, a job - oh yeah, you don't know what that is, do you?) now so I will leave you and your leftwingnut fanboys to get all hot and bothered with your lies.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:48am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:36am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! You're a complete fool. You do realise that the children you say are being raped (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) actually arrived on a boat under Labor's watch and were put into detention by Labor, right? It was Morrison who stopped the boats from coming here and hence, stopped more children from ending up in detention. It is also Morrison who released more than 80% of the children in detention who had been put there by the previous Labor government. You're a complete fool who has no idea what they're talking about!  ;D ;D ;D I'm not a multiple people. And once again, before you run away, refusing to prosecute rape and acknowledge rape does not get cancelled out by having kids killed in war torn countries or starving to death in Indonesian camps. Enjoy the rest of the day, as is common with you i doubt an adequate response would be forthcoming. Armpits defence of morriscum: it's okay children a getting raped in detention centres because they arrived under labor. Failing to address your numerous significant shortcomings is getting to be a common theme with you. The first step to your redemption will be to acknowledge you are wrong pretty much all the time. I have to head off to work (you know, a job - oh yeah, you don't know what that is, do you?) now so I will leave you and your leftwingnut fanboys to get all hot and bothered with your lies.

Someone's a bit passive aggressive today. 

Stop excusing rape, armpit. It's disgusting.

Armchair_Politician seriously why do you bother with these Mongoes?^^^^

It would be easier to train Chimps

miketrees wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 6:57am:

Armchair_Politician seriously why do you bother with these Mongoes?^^^^ It would be easier to train Chimps

Another rape denialist?

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:32am:

(at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists)

it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation

one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:18am:

Greg hunt. Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

I agree, what a joke ....

John Smith wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 7:35am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference.

The sad truth is that he is grown up...

We all know the Coalition and their supporters believe these awards are all crap....Why would this one be any different???

:-? :-? :-?

https://nypdecider.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/screen-shot-2015-08-24-at-11-37-33-am1.png

If they keep this up Ruddock & now Hunt, the liberal party will have nothing left for the 1/4/16

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:18am:

Greg hunt. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D The man who ranks his decision to over rule himself over dumping in the reef as his best ever achievement. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D What's next, the mincing poodle is named best in show???? ;D I heard they asked Putin and Kim Jong un if they wanted the award, but both declined.

You happily accept Wayne Swan as Worlds Best Treasurer but complain about this?

Hypocrisy. A left-winger's constant companion.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 2:40pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:18am: Greg hunt. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D The man who ranks his decision to over rule himself over dumping in the reef as his best ever achievement. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D What's next, the mincing poodle is named best in show???? ;D I heard they asked Putin and Kim Jong un if they wanted the award, but both declined. You happily accept Wayne Swan as Worlds Best Treasurer

I agree. They should both feel good about this. Out of all the ministers in the whole world, it went to one of us.

All is in accordance with the DP.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 2:40pm:

You happily accept Wayne Swan as Worlds Best Treasurer but complain about this? Hypocrisy. A left-winger's constant companion.

Did you happily accept Wayne Swan as World's Best Treasurer, Longy?

greggerypeccary wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 2:50pm:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 2:40pm: You happily accept Wayne Swan as Worlds Best Treasurer but complain about this? Hypocrisy. A left-winger's constant companion. Did you happily accept Wayne Swan as World's Best Treasurer, Longy?

Longy most certainly did not. Maria, however, is a completely different person. She lives in Sydney. She drives a Camry. She's an ex-negotiator.

I agree though. If all this were discovered to be false and Maria was really a West Australian small businessperson and writer of children's books who ranted and railed against Wayne Swan, I'd say it's hypocrisy of the highest order.

I'm curious as to why him of all people.  Would love to see the criteria and competition.

Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan.

What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR.

Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen.

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 4:24pm:

Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan. What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR. Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen.

Swan spent $300B.  Anybody could avoid a recession with that kind of money. Now we have to pay it back/

Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 6:18pm:

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 4:24pm: Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan. What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR. Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen. Swan spent $300B.  Anybody could avoid a recession with that kind of money. Now we have to pay it back/

How do you come to that sum???

I calculate $52.4 billion....Perhaps you could enlighten us???

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-26/berg-the-cold-calculations-of-the-gfc-stimulus/5696150

http://www.smh.com.au/business/rudd-unveils-104b-stimulus-plan-20081014-50a6.html

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/swan-splashes-cash-in-rescue-bid/story-e6frf7jo-1111118741834

::) ::) ::)

It's still hilarious. GREG HUNT ;D ;D ;D  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 

They must've been drunk.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:28am:

macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum!

Lol, drama queening at its finest.

John Smith wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 7:35am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference.

The rape allegation was withdrawn, nitwit. 

Without doubt , for his contribution to articulating a coherent sentence , drum roll , the minister for speech therapy , a big applause welcoming to the stage, Mr Tony Abbott

ian wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 9:53pm:

John Smith wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:35am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference. The rape allegation was withdrawn, nitwit.

How will you ever make trainee manager at Maccas with such poor comprehension levels, Ian?

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/abc-acknowledges-error-in-reporting-nauru-child-sexual-assault/7150320

ian wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 9:51pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! Lol, drama queening at its finest.

You think rape is drama queening?  I'm not surprised.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 10:07pm:

ian wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 9:53pm: John Smith wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:35am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference. The rape allegation was withdrawn, nitwit.  How will you ever make trainee manager at Maccas with such poor comprehension levels, Ian? http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/abc-acknowledges-error-in-reporting-nauru-child-sexual-assault/7150320

Yoyu english skills need honing, from your link

Quote:

ABC incorrectly reported the alleged rape of a five-year-old boy The alleged victim was actually over 10 years of age and suffered "skin to skin" contact, Immigration officials say

there was no rape as i correctly predicted intially, and there was certainly no allegations of "repeated rapes" as you drama queening is claiming. Take a deep breath, stop the wrist flapping and hysterical shreiking and look at the facts.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 10:08pm:

ian wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 9:51pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! Lol, drama queening at its finest. You think rape is drama queening?  I'm not surprised.

There was no rape, the claim has been withdrawn. Tale a chill pill.

ian wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 11:04pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 10:07pm: ian wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 9:53pm: John Smith wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:35am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference. The rape allegation was withdrawn, nitwit.  How will you ever make trainee manager at Maccas with such poor comprehension levels, Ian? http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-08/abc-acknowledges-error-in-reporting-nauru-child-sexual-assault/7150320 Yoyu english skills need honing, from your link Quote: ABC incorrectly reported the alleged rape of a five-year-old boy The alleged victim was actually over 10 years of age and suffered "skin to skin" contact, Immigration officials say there was no rape as i correctly predicted intially, and there was certainly no allegations of "repeated rapes" as you drama queening is claiming. Take a deep breath, stop the wrist flapping and hysterical shreiking and look at the facts.

You have a massive problem admitting when you're wrong, don't you?

Illegal and unlawful, now this. That inferiority complex is really getting you. Seek therapy, I think.


Quote:

But the ABC has acknowledged there was an error in its reporting of the story. "Our source, the treating doctor told our reporters about two cases. One was an older child," the ABC said in a statement. "The doctor stands by her statement that this child was allegedly raped on Nauru. "She also told our reporters about another of her patients, a five-year-old who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Nauru. "Our story incorrectly used quotes about the older child in referring to the younger child. "In addition on at least one occasion the incident was referred to as a rape instead of an alleged rape. ABC News apologises for the errors and confusion."

ian wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 11:05pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 10:08pm: ian wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 9:51pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! Lol, drama queening at its finest. You think rape is drama queening?  I'm not surprised. There was no rape, the claim has been withdrawn. Tale a chill pill.

You also of course can understand that this wasn't the only rape allegation reporting from detention centres, right? Or because the ABC incorrectly reported the child's age that must mean ALL THE OTHER RAPE CASES BECOME NULL AND VOID?

Stick to flipping burgers, Ian. You're really good at it. The rest of things in life...well...let's just say there's room for improvement.

John Smith wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 7:35am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:32am: (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) it's been no such thing ... the story they wrote about a 5 yr old should have said a 10 yr old, that doesn't mean it was a false allegation one day when you grow up and learn to read English properly, you might understand the difference.

You would be right except for the fact that the doctor who treated the kid said there was no rape!

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 4:24pm:

Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan. What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR. Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen.

Swan panicked. Swan wet his panties. Swan spent everything Costello had saved. Swan then borrowed like there was no tomorrow. Swan then raised the debt ceiling (his debt ceiling) not once but three times). Swan left office having run up the biggest debt in our history. Swan is a national disgrace and easily the worst Treasurer we had to have.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 6:18pm:

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 4:24pm: Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan. What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR. Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen. Swan spent $300B.  Anybody could avoid a recession with that kind of money. Now we have to pay it back/

Yep, and he even sent $900 cheques (with borrowed money that hasn't yet been paid back) to dead people and backpackers who'd long since left and headed back to England.

philperth2010 wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 9:36pm:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 6:18pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 4:24pm: Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan. What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR. Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen. Swan spent $300B.  Anybody could avoid a recession with that kind of money. Now we have to pay it back/ How do you come to that sum??? I calculate $52.4 billion....Perhaps you could enlighten us??? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-26/berg-the-cold-calculations-of-the-gfc-stimulus/5696150 http://www.smh.com.au/business/rudd-unveils-104b-stimulus-plan-20081014-50a6.html http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/swan-splashes-cash-in-rescue-bid/story-e6frf7jo-1111118741834 ::) ::) ::)

You calculate? That's hilarious!  ;D ;D ;D

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:53am:

You would be right except for the fact that the doctor who treated the kid said there was no rape!

and once again you prove why you are regarded as the village i diot ... this was only TWO posts above your comment


sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 11:13pm:

But the ABC has acknowledged there was an error in its reporting of the story. "Our source, the treating doctor told our reporters about two cases. One was an older child," the ABC said in a statement. "The doctor stands by her statement that this child was allegedly raped on Nauru. "She also told our reporters about another of her patients, a five-year-old who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Nauru. "Our story incorrectly used quotes about the older child in referring to the younger child. "In addition on at least one occasion the incident was referred to as a rape instead of an alleged rape. ABC News apologises for the errors and confusion."

Be NOT fooled! The so-called 'World Government Summit' partners are the Gulf Oil states - Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, & UAE using their 'poster boy' in trying to spin out the life of ‪#‎FossilFuels‬ - as an energy source. Hunt got the award because he got away with giving billions of taxpayers' money to corporations (Corporate Welfare) NOT to reduce Carbon Emissions in Australia (the EXACT OPPOSITE) of the scheme's stated aim!

https://www.worldgovernmentsummit.org/summit/partners-2016

John Smith wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 8:05am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53am: You would be right except for the fact that the doctor who treated the kid said there was no rape! and once again you prove why you are regarded as the village i diot ... this was only TWO posts above your comment sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 11:13pm: But the ABC has acknowledged there was an error in its reporting of the story. "Our source, the treating doctor told our reporters about two cases. One was an older child," the ABC said in a statement. "The doctor stands by her statement that this child was allegedly raped on Nauru. "She also told our reporters about another of her patients, a five-year-old who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Nauru. "Our story incorrectly used quotes about the older child in referring to the younger child. "In addition on at least one occasion the incident was referred to as a rape instead of an alleged rape. ABC News apologises for the errors and confusion."

It's typical armpit. He thinks things become true if he says it over and over.  Him and Ian both have the same dumb bug.

John Smith wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 8:05am:

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53am: You would be right except for the fact that the doctor who treated the kid said there was no rape! and once again you prove why you are regarded as the village i diot ... this was only TWO posts above your comment sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 11:13pm: But the ABC has acknowledged there was an error in its reporting of the story. "Our source, the treating doctor told our reporters about two cases. One was an older child," the ABC said in a statement. "The doctor stands by her statement that this child was allegedly raped on Nauru. "She also told our reporters about another of her patients, a five-year-old who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Nauru. "Our story incorrectly used quotes about the older child in referring to the younger child. "In addition on at least one occasion the incident was referred to as a rape instead of an alleged rape. ABC News apologises for the errors and confusion."

Given that the ABC has been thoroughly discredited over this lie, I think you'd better find a more reputable source. Crikey and New Matilda do not count.

Costello saved nothing - he sold the farm and shifted the load of paying onto the general public via privatisation ..... like flogging off the family home and then hitting the piss and pokies....

Downe at Ye Olde Aussie (not Aussie) Familye Gatherynge:-

"Hi, family!  Welcome to our annual fiscal discussion!  I've created prosperity for us all by flogging off the house and all the utilities.... now don't worry - well be paying rent on it all at double the mortgage price.. but at the end of the day we'll still be prosperous and asset-poor but temporarily cash-rich!"

"But, dad.. what about inflation and rising costs?  Won't that eat up the cash fast.. especially when housing costs are doubling annually?"

"Oh.. Buggar..... didn't think of that!".....

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 10:16am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 8:05am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53am: You would be right except for the fact that the doctor who treated the kid said there was no rape! and once again you prove why you are regarded as the village i diot ... this was only TWO posts above your comment sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 11:13pm: But the ABC has acknowledged there was an error in its reporting of the story. "Our source, the treating doctor told our reporters about two cases. One was an older child," the ABC said in a statement. "The doctor stands by her statement that this child was allegedly raped on Nauru. "She also told our reporters about another of her patients, a five-year-old who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Nauru. "Our story incorrectly used quotes about the older child in referring to the younger child. "In addition on at least one occasion the incident was referred to as a rape instead of an alleged rape. ABC News apologises for the errors and confusion." Given that the ABC has been thoroughly discredited over this lie, I think you'd better find a more reputable source. Crikey and New Matilda do not count.

New ltd is too busy coming up with articles about the abc.  It appears they too are filled with rape deniers.

In any case, doctor has not changed her claims.  The abc getting the age mixed up is hardly relevant, unless you believe a 10 year old being raped is okay, but a 5 year old being rape is bad?

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 10:16am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 8:05am: Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53am: You would be right except for the fact that the doctor who treated the kid said there was no rape! and once again you prove why you are regarded as the village i diot ... this was only TWO posts above your comment sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 11:13pm: But the ABC has acknowledged there was an error in its reporting of the story. "Our source, the treating doctor told our reporters about two cases. One was an older child," the ABC said in a statement. "The doctor stands by her statement that this child was allegedly raped on Nauru. "She also told our reporters about another of her patients, a five-year-old who was allegedly sexually assaulted on Nauru. "Our story incorrectly used quotes about the older child in referring to the younger child. "In addition on at least one occasion the incident was referred to as a rape instead of an alleged rape. ABC News apologises for the errors and confusion." Given that the ABC has been thoroughly discredited over this lie, I think you'd better find a more reputable source. Crikey and New Matilda do not count.

or, alternatively, you could come up with something resembling the truth

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 7:28pm:

Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned.

Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE.

You may thank Howard/Costello for that now.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:37pm:

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now.

even though most economists agree what saved us was the quick response by the government to implement a stimulus package.

Stop spreading your filthy lies.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:37pm:

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now.

You're determined to just keep making crap up aren't you?


The evidence supports the opposite contention. The IMF’s database of all nations shows nine countries were in net surplus in 2007 — apart from a few oil-rich Islamic republics and some small poor African states. These were Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Kazakhstan, Norway and Sweden.

If low debt was a cushion, then we would expect all these nations to have survived particularly well through the GFC. They didn’t.

Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Chile all suffered three quarters with zero or negative GDP growth. Inflation in Kazakhstan climbed alarmingly from below 10% to almost 20% in 2008. The jobless rates in Bulgaria and Chile rose dramatically and remain high.

Denmark suffered five quarters of negative GDP growth in 2008-10. Although growth returned in 2011, three of the last four quarters have been zero or negative. Denmark’s jobless rate almost trebled from 1.7% in 2008 to 4.5% in 2010. GDP per capita remains well below the 2008 level.

Sweden also suffered five quarters of negative or zero GDP growth. The jobless rate almost doubled from 5.6% in 2008 to 9.5% in 2010 and remains 9.1%. GDP per capita has just snuck back to 2008 levels.

Estonia fared even worse, with seven quarters of negative GDP growth in 2008-10. Again, some recovery in 2011, but current growth is barely positive. Estonia’s jobless soared from 4.0% in 2008 to above 20% in 2010 and remains above 8%. GDP per capita remains well below its 2008 level.

Finland – which had net savings ten times Australia’s level – experienced six quarters of negative GDP growth in 2008-10. Positive growth returned in 2011, but the last year has been negative. Finland’s jobless rate more than doubled from 5.2% in 2008 to peak at 10.9% in 2010. The rate is now 7.8%, but was 10.8% in May. GDP per capita has stayed well below its 2008 level for the last three years.

Norway was whacked with six negative GDP quarters in 2008-10. Growth returned in 2011, but two of the last three quarters were negative. The jobless rose from 2.3% in 2008 to 3.6% in 2010 and remains at 3.4%. GDP per capita has declined every year since 2008.

Norway, it must be noted, went into the GFC with a phenomenal net position of 138.8% of its GDP in the black — 19 times Australia’s modest 7.3%. Yet it suffered one of the most entrenched recessions in the world.

So all nations that went into the GFC with no net debt suffered particularly badly. All except one.

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/we-really-must-talk-about-this-debt-nonsense,5630

You can thank RUDD for that NOW

John Smith wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:54pm:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:37pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now. You're determined to just keep making crap up aren't you? The evidence supports the opposite contention. The IMF’s database of all nations shows nine countries were in net surplus in 2007 — apart from a few oil-rich Islamic republics and some small poor African states. These were Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Kazakhstan, Norway and Sweden. If low debt was a cushion, then we would expect all these nations to have survived particularly well through the GFC. They didn’t. Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Chile all suffered three quarters with zero or negative GDP growth. Inflation in Kazakhstan climbed alarmingly from below 10% to almost 20% in 2008. The jobless rates in Bulgaria and Chile rose dramatically and remain high. Denmark suffered five quarters of negative GDP growth in 2008-10. Although growth returned in 2011, three of the last four quarters have been zero or negative. Denmark’s jobless rate almost trebled from 1.7% in 2008 to 4.5% in 2010. GDP per capita remains well below the 2008 level. Sweden also suffered five quarters of negative or zero GDP growth. The jobless rate almost doubled from 5.6% in 2008 to 9.5% in 2010 and remains 9.1%. GDP per capita has just snuck back to 2008 levels. Estonia fared even worse, with seven quarters of negative GDP growth in 2008-10. Again, some recovery in 2011, but current growth is barely positive. Estonia’s jobless soared from 4.0% in 2008 to above 20% in 2010 and remains above 8%. GDP per capita remains well below its 2008 level. Finland – which had net savings ten times Australia’s level – experienced six quarters of negative GDP growth in 2008-10. Positive growth returned in 2011, but the last year has been negative. Finland’s jobless rate more than doubled from 5.2% in 2008 to peak at 10.9% in 2010. The rate is now 7.8%, but was 10.8% in May. GDP per capita has stayed well below its 2008 level for the last three years. Norway was whacked with six negative GDP quarters in 2008-10. Growth returned in 2011, but two of the last three quarters were negative. The jobless rose from 2.3% in 2008 to 3.6% in 2010 and remains at 3.4%. GDP per capita has declined every year since 2008. Norway, it must be noted, went into the GFC with a phenomenal net position of 138.8% of its GDP in the black — 19 times Australia’s modest 7.3%. Yet it suffered one of the most entrenched recessions in the world. So all nations that went into the GFC with no net debt suffered particularly badly. All except one. https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/we-really-must-talk-about-this-debt-nonsense,5630 You can thank RUDD for that NOW

longie loves the crap he says. He is so lost in this world that he wears dresses and pretends to be a woman.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:53pm:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:37pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now. even though most economists agree what saved us was the quick response by the government to implement a stimulus package. Stop spreading your filthy lies.

Good grief. Where do you think all that room in the budget and the ability to borrow $300B came from? It came from having a worlds-best economy and fiscal situation. Other countries were already in the mire before the GFC hit.

Is it really that had to give credit where it is due?  They spent money that Howard and Costello made available.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 6:18pm:

It came from having a worlds-best economy and fiscal situatio

still making crap up as you go I see  :D :D :D.................. we didn't have the worlds BEST economy dopey

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:37pm:

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now.

The ones that suffered the most during the downturn were those with high levels of private sector debt. With the exception of the Greeks, the public sector debt wasn't the culprit.

Another factor throughout the Eurozone was being tied to the Euro. Without a sovereign currency, monetary policy is off the table and only fiscal policy remained.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 6:18pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:37pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now. even though most economists agree what saved us was the quick response by the government to implement a stimulus package. Stop spreading your filthy lies. Good grief. Where do you think all that room in the budget and the ability to borrow $300B came from? It came from having a worlds-best economy and fiscal situation. Other countries were already in the mire before the GFC hit. Is it really that had to give credit where it is due?  They spent money that Howard and Costello made available.

Good grief. given Howard was our most notorious spender I think the better thing to say would be 'They spent money that Costello prevented Howard from getting his greedy rodent fingers on'.

But anyway, the decision to have a stimulus, and the extent of the stimulus, is driven by what's needed to recover the economy. Not by what surplus is available.   If that was the case every western country in Europe and the US would've refrained from having any stimulus what so ever.

Stop wearing high heels, longie. You're meant to be a man. Act like it.

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 5:32am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:28am: macman wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:24am: Morrison humanitarian of the year. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D. Greatest achievement, STOPPING DA BOATS by having children repeatedly raped.  Well done morriscum! You're a complete fool. You do realise that the children you say are being raped (at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists) actually arrived on a boat under Labor's watch and were put into detention by Labor, right? It was Morrison who stopped the boats from coming here and hence, stopped more children from ending up in detention. It is also Morrison who released more than 80% of the children in detention who had been put there by the previous Labor government. You're a complete fool who has no idea what they're talking about!  ;D ;D ;D

(at least one of which has now been proven to be a false allegation promoted by ABC and refugee activists)

The child was a bit older and only sexually assaulted not raped and you want to have a party because it was reported wrong.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 10^th, 2016 at 2:40pm:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 5:18am: Greg hunt. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D The man who ranks his decision to over rule himself over dumping in the reef as his best ever achievement. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D What's next, the mincing poodle is named best in show???? ;D I heard they asked Putin and Kim Jong un if they wanted the award, but both declined. You happily accept Wayne Swan as Worlds Best Treasurer but complain about this? Hypocrisy. A left-winger's constant companion.

Swans award was based on merit, this is an insulting joke awarded by fools.

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:37pm:

Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now.

$48B in the bank

Is it retrospective inflation that makes that number increase every time you use it or does it function like Pinocchio's nose ?

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 6:38pm:

Stop wearing high heels, longie. You're meant to be a man. Act like it.

https://media.giphy.com/media/129IpGtGMQ96F2/giphy.gif

Armchair_Politician wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 5:57am:

philperth2010 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 9:36pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 6:18pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 4:24pm: Swann successfully navigated Australia through the GFC, with a fast response and framework set up before the big hit even occurred. Even the US Fed praised Swan. What has Hunt done? Destroyed the ETS then dumped sludge on the GBR. Worlds greatest minister? He's one of the worst ministers this country has ever seen. Swan spent $300B.  Anybody could avoid a recession with that kind of money. Now we have to pay it back/ How do you come to that sum??? I calculate $52.4 billion....Perhaps you could enlighten us??? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-26/berg-the-cold-calculations-of-the-gfc-stimulus/5696150 http://www.smh.com.au/business/rudd-unveils-104b-stimulus-plan-20081014-50a6.html http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/swan-splashes-cash-in-rescue-bid/story-e6frf7jo-1111118741834 ::) ::) ::) You calculate? That's hilarious!  ;D ;D ;D

Thank you!!!

:) :) :)

greatest minister in the world

He wouldn't make the top 200 list in Australia.

His world ranking would be lucky to make the top 2,000,000

You would have to say that Pyne would be the benchmark for irrelevance and Hunt is less relevant than that.

This has to be the worlds idea of a bad joke ? People have to be laughing and crying at the same time.

It would be difficult to believe it possible to perform any worse than the Liberals have in this area.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11^th, 2016 at 6:38pm:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 6:18pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:37pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now. even though most economists agree what saved us was the quick response by the government to implement a stimulus package. Stop spreading your filthy lies. Good grief. Where do you think all that room in the budget and the ability to borrow $300B came from? It came from having a worlds-best economy and fiscal situation. Other countries were already in the mire before the GFC hit. Is it really that had to give credit where it is due?  They spent money that Howard and Costello made available. Good grief. given Howard was our most notorious spender I think the better thing to say would be 'They spent money that Costello prevented Howard from getting his greedy rodent fingers on'. But anyway, the decision to have a stimulus, and the extent of the stimulus, is driven by what's needed to recover the economy. Not by what surplus is available.   If that was the case every western country in Europe and the US would've refrained from having any stimulus what so ever. Stop wearing high heels, longie. You're meant to be a man. Act like it.

If howard was such a spender, home come labor increased spending by 50% in just 6 years?

mariacostel wrote on Feb 12^th, 2016 at 8:07am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 6:38pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 6:18pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:37pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now. even though most economists agree what saved us was the quick response by the government to implement a stimulus package. Stop spreading your filthy lies. Good grief. Where do you think all that room in the budget and the ability to borrow $300B came from? It came from having a worlds-best economy and fiscal situation. Other countries were already in the mire before the GFC hit. Is it really that had to give credit where it is due?  They spent money that Howard and Costello made available. Good grief. given Howard was our most notorious spender I think the better thing to say would be 'They spent money that Costello prevented Howard from getting his greedy rodent fingers on'. But anyway, the decision to have a stimulus, and the extent of the stimulus, is driven by what's needed to recover the economy. Not by what surplus is available.   If that was the case every western country in Europe and the US would've refrained from having any stimulus what so ever. Stop wearing high heels, longie. You're meant to be a man. Act like it. If howard was such a spender, home come labor increased spending by 50% in just 6 years?

Well they had to build and attend to some stuff that was neglected for 3 terms

mariacostel wrote on Feb 12^th, 2016 at 8:07am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 6:38pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 6:18pm: sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:53pm: mariacostel wrote on Feb 11th, 2016 at 5:37pm: Kiron22 wrote on Feb 10th, 2016 at 7:28pm: Funny, because almost every other western country spent more and crashed and burned. Every other western country started the GFC with large debt and large deficit budgets. We started with a surplus budget and $48B in the bank and zero net debt. THAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE. You may thank Howard/Costello for that now. even though most economists agree what saved us was the quick response by the government to implement a stimulus package. Stop spreading your filthy lies. Good grief. Where do you think all that room in the budget and the ability to borrow $300B came from? It came from having a worlds-best economy and fiscal situation. Other countries were already in the mire before the GFC hit. Is it really that had to give credit where it is due?  They spent money that Howard and Costello made available. Good grief. given Howard was our most notorious spender I think the better thing to say would be 'They spent money that Costello prevented Howard from getting his greedy rodent fingers on'. But anyway, the decision to have a stimulus, and the extent of the stimulus, is driven by what's needed to recover the economy. Not by what surplus is available.   If that was the case every western country in Europe and the US would've refrained from having any stimulus what so ever. Stop wearing high heels, longie. You're meant to be a man. Act like it. If howard was such a spender, home come labor increased spending by 50% in just 6 years?

Show the figures that reveal a 50% increase.

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 12^th, 2016 at 8:22am:

Show the figures that reveal a 50% increase

watch her run  :D :D :D

John Smith wrote on Feb 12^th, 2016 at 8:30am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 12th, 2016 at 8:22am: Show the figures that reveal a 50% increase watch her run  :D :D :D

I think that's the fastest I've seen longie run.

The nation's satirists stormed Twitter this week crying mass unemployment over the shock announcement of Greggie Hunt's global gong. No mystery. Hunt’s award was handed out by the oil industry.

MANY THIS week, myself definitely included, were gobsmacked by Greg Hunt receiving an award for – get your sick bags ready everyone – "Best Minister in the World".


Read the full article then all you RWNJ and come back and say that this award is not a joke

Labor voter wrote on Feb 13^th, 2016 at 6:42am:

The nation's satirists stormed Twitter this week crying mass unemployment over the shock announcement of Greggie Hunt's global gong. No mystery. Hunt’s award was handed out by the oil industry. MANY THIS week, myself definitely included, were gobsmacked by Greg Hunt receiving an award for – get your sick bags ready everyone – "Best Minister in the World". Read the full article then all you RWNJ and come back and say that this award is not a joke

Hunt’s award was handed out by the oil industry.

Sums it up nicely.

The people who give awards for screwing the environment gave him a big award, makes sense now.

Even though I am left leaning in my political views, Greg hunt is my electorate MP and a harder working man would be hard to find.  For a liberal, he is a good bloke and has the support of most of us in the Flinders' electorate. I think even he would be embarrassed by this tainted award, but would be compelled by the party machine to accept it .   

He is good friends with my eldest son, maybe he will reveal his true feelings at a later date