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Message started by Wattle Grove on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:12am

Title: Australia Democrats
Post by Wattle Grove on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:12am
The Australia Democrats are still a registered party under the Electoal Act and don't forget that they were started by a ex-liberal member. Stop with me for a minute and see how this work out.

Some people on here are saying that they won't vote liberals at the next election if Abbott is still the leader, but they would if Turnbull was leader. There are even some people sayiny that Turnbull should be a member of the Labor Party.

So how would Turnbull go if he resigns from the Liberal party and joins the democrats, do you think that he would win his seat as a democrat? and would he bring some more members from the liberal and labor parties to join him as democrats? Would the independents join him to try to save their seats?  Could they win enough seats to have the balance of power in a new parliament?

I think we need a good strong third political party with fresh ideas and he would still have the party machine behind him.

What do you think would you vote for democrat member in your seat for the House of Representative if Turnbull was leader before a liberal or labor member? Could they be a force in a new parliament?

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am
who bloody cares?

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by Wattle Grove on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:25am

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?



so you got nothing to add to it cods

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by chicken_lipsforme on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am
Turnbull was removed as Leader of the Opposition because he couldn't make headway against the most incompetent government in this nations history.
The effect in the polls after Abbott took control was apparant as he constantly and consistently held the government to account which is shown in the poll results recently.
The reality is Turnbull has balls of cotton wool, and the Democrats are very welcome to him.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am

wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:25am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?



so you got nothing to add to it cods




not really wattle... he has been head of every party since I dont when.. yeah even the Labs for a laugh...

I think we have enough crappy parties to be honest.. they just split and divide I find..I dont like one agenda pollies to be honest.. or like what we are experiancing now.....

I wont bend !but I expect the govt too...

I find that wrong in fact I find it an abomination...maybe we need it in the senate I really am not that clever with politics.. but its proved a loser in the lower house..the govt is stagnant and impotent..it wouldnt matter who was in power it would have to be the same result.

I just feel that if it was Abbott or even Howard that was in this position they would call an election..and get it over and done with..

it takes guts.. but pull these bloody independents on and the greens for that matter..they are all hanging on to one seat bloody POWER>. sorry wattle..but thats how I feel I am over it to be honest.

no more parties just get what we have RIGHT thats all

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by skippy. on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am

wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:25am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?



so you got nothing to add to it cods

She never does, other than troll.
I'm not sure the democrats brand is saleable anymore, its a bit past its use by date, if Turnbull were to leave the Libs and go it alone I think he'd be better off starting his own party. Mt preferred option would be for him to role Abbott and become Lib leader.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:42am

skippy. wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am:

wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:25am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?



so you got nothing to add to it cods

She never does, other than troll.
I'm not sure the democrats brand is saleable anymore, its a bit past its use by date, if Turnbull were to leave the Libs and go it alone I think he'd be better off starting his own party. Mt preferred option would be for him to role Abbott and become Lib leader.



as you are good at checking for the F and C word.. how about checking on my posts I think you will find I offer a lot more than you ever do...but keep on lying thats one thing you lefties are good at

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by alevine on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:52am

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?


If you got nothing to add, don't.  Learn to control yourself.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by alevine on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:53am

wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:12am:
The Australia Democrats are still a registered party under the Electoal Act and don't forget that they were started by a ex-liberal member. Stop with me for a minute and see how this work out.

Some people on here are saying that they won't vote liberals at the next election if Abbott is still the leader, but they would if Turnbull was leader. There are even some people sayiny that Turnbull should be a member of the Labor Party.

So how would Turnbull go if he resigns from the Liberal party and joins the democrats, do you think that he would win his seat as a democrat? and would he bring some more members from the liberal and labor parties to join him as democrats? Would the independents join him to try to save their seats?  Could they win enough seats to have the balance of power in a new parliament?

I think we need a good strong third political party with fresh ideas and he would still have the party machine behind him.

What do you think would you vote for democrat member in your seat for the House of Representative if Turnbull was leader before a liberal or labor member? Could they be a force in a new parliament?


I think he'd win as a democrat.  His electorate would have to be one of the more progressive in Sydney, and clearly he has a personal fan-ship in his own electorate.

I don't think he should join the democrats however.  As much as I would enjoy seeing the party come back and kick some ass, unfortunately their brand is tainted.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 11th, 2011 at 9:02am

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:52am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?


If you got nothing to add, don't.  Learn to control yourself.




why!!! not because YOU said so surely?

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by alevine on Oct 11th, 2011 at 9:06am

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 9:02am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:52am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?


If you got nothing to add, don't.  Learn to control yourself.




why!!! not because YOU said so surely?


because sometimes it's just good to exert some self control.  I understand it may be quite difficult for you, but I would strongly suggest you try.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by longweekend58 on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:34am
Turnball has some enormous abilities and would make the best treasurer probably since federation IF he was a team player. but his singel worst attribute is that he doesnt play well with others. In that regard he shades even Keating. It is a pity that one of the most capable members in the parliament is unusable because he seems to think it is the Turnball Party and not the Liberal Party.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by dsmithy70 on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:58am

longweekend58 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:34am:
Turnball has some enormous abilities and would make the best treasurer probably since federation IF he was a team player. but his singel worst attribute is that he doesnt play well with others. In that regard he shades even Keating. It is a pity that one of the most capable members in the parliament is unusable because he seems to think it is the Turnball Party and not the Liberal Party.



You keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep.
Are you going to use Turnbull as a scaprgoat for the catosphoric mess Abbott will create for the Nation here & aboard if he ever gets the keys to the lodge.
'Oh well if Turnbull played nice he would have been leader so therefore it's not Tony's fault or our fault we had to vote for a d!ckhead, it's Turnbulls"

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by culldav on Oct 11th, 2011 at 11:47am

Dsmithy70 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:58am:

longweekend58 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:34am:
Turnball has some enormous abilities and would make the best treasurer probably since federation IF he was a team player. but his singel worst attribute is that he doesnt play well with others. In that regard he shades even Keating. It is a pity that one of the most capable members in the parliament is unusable because he seems to think it is the Turnball Party and not the Liberal Party.



You keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep.
Are you going to use Turnbull as a scaprgoat for the catosphoric mess Abbott will create for the Nation here & aboard if he ever gets the keys to the lodge.
'Oh well if Turnbull played nice he would have been leader so therefore it's not Tony's fault or our fault we had to vote for a d!ckhead, it's Turnbulls"




I suppose its Tony's fault that foreign own companies are buying up massive amounts of agricultural land for their own food reserves, and no on in the Federal Government even knows how much Australian land has been sold or who is buying it   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by dsmithy70 on Oct 11th, 2011 at 11:54am

culldav wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 11:47am:

Dsmithy70 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:58am:

longweekend58 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:34am:
Turnball has some enormous abilities and would make the best treasurer probably since federation IF he was a team player. but his singel worst attribute is that he doesnt play well with others. In that regard he shades even Keating. It is a pity that one of the most capable members in the parliament is unusable because he seems to think it is the Turnball Party and not the Liberal Party.



You keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep.
Are you going to use Turnbull as a scaprgoat for the catosphoric mess Abbott will create for the Nation here & aboard if he ever gets the keys to the lodge.
'Oh well if Turnbull played nice he would have been leader so therefore it's not Tony's fault or our fault we had to vote for a d!ckhead, it's Turnbulls"




I suppose its Tony's fault that foreign own companies are buying up massive amounts of agricultural land for their own food reserves, and no on in the Federal Government even knows how much Australian land has been sold or who is buying it   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



A) what has that got to do with my post
B) Would/has it be any different under coalition government(don't confuse RESIDENTIAL with INDUSTRIAL/AGRICULTURAL zoned land in your response.)

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 11th, 2011 at 4:59pm

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 9:06am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 9:02am:

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:52am:

cods wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:15am:
who bloody cares?


If you got nothing to add, don't.  Learn to control yourself.




why!!! not because YOU said so surely?


because sometimes it's just good to exert some self control.  I understand it may be quite difficult for you, but I would strongly suggest you try.




well comrade I think I gave wattle a rather goos answer to be honest... of course I dont expect someone from russia to comprehend it but never the less it is there for both you and skippy to peruse at your leasure..

its a little more than a one liner which is more to your keeping I realise that..but you know what they say about if its too hot in the kitchen???????

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 11th, 2011 at 5:03pm

Dsmithy70 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 11:54am:

culldav wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 11:47am:

Dsmithy70 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:58am:

longweekend58 wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 10:34am:
Turnball has some enormous abilities and would make the best treasurer probably since federation IF he was a team player. but his singel worst attribute is that he doesnt play well with others. In that regard he shades even Keating. It is a pity that one of the most capable members in the parliament is unusable because he seems to think it is the Turnball Party and not the Liberal Party.



You keep telling yourself that if it helps you sleep.
Are you going to use Turnbull as a scaprgoat for the catosphoric mess Abbott will create for the Nation here & aboard if he ever gets the keys to the lodge.
'Oh well if Turnbull played nice he would have been leader so therefore it's not Tony's fault or our fault we had to vote for a d!ckhead, it's Turnbulls"




I suppose its Tony's fault that foreign own companies are buying up massive amounts of agricultural land for their own food reserves, and no on in the Federal Government even knows how much Australian land has been sold or who is buying it   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



A) what has that got to do with my post
B) Would/has it be any different under coalition government(don't confuse RESIDENTIAL with INDUSTRIAL/AGRICULTURAL zoned land in your response.)




boy smithy wish your hardlefties would tell me where you get your crystal balls from...I would dearly love to know when I am going to win lotto..



you all know exactly what will happen if Abbott gets in.. yet you had no idea what would happen when gillard got in...hilarious ;D ;D ;D ;D

maybe the crystal ball was having a bad day at the election..

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by nairbe on Oct 11th, 2011 at 7:12pm

chicken_lipsforme wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am:
Turnbull was removed as Leader of the Opposition because he couldn't make headway against the most incompetent government in this nations history.
The effect in the polls after Abbott took control was apparant as he constantly and consistently held the government to account which is shown in the poll results recently.
The reality is Turnbull has balls of cotton wool, and the Democrats are very welcome to him.


You see chickend1ck it is ignorance like that that shows why you are meaningless to debate.

Turnbull would have been an outstanding leader for the democrats 10 years ago. They simply have far too much baggage to rise again. Though it does beg the question. The democrats were sacrificed for compromising on the GST after howard jagged the election with a minority vote, so will the Greens improve their vote for standing firm on their policy rather than simply being labor whipping boys.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by chicken_lipsforme on Oct 12th, 2011 at 6:56am

nairbe wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 7:12pm:

chicken_lipsforme wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am:
Turnbull was removed as Leader of the Opposition because he couldn't make headway against the most incompetent government in this nations history.
The effect in the polls after Abbott took control was apparant as he constantly and consistently held the government to account which is shown in the poll results recently.
The reality is Turnbull has balls of cotton wool, and the Democrats are very welcome to him.


You see chickend1ck it is ignorance like that that shows why you are meaningless to debate.


And yet here you are.
Funny that.
So the Coalition must have also been ignorant when they removed Turnbull from the leadership eh?
Don't think so.
You obviously forget Turnbull was consistently on the wrong end of the polls and couldn't gain traction over Rudd.
And when he was replaced, Abbott did just that and did it well.
Which led down the track to Abbott then using Gillard as a floor mop.
Which is why we are here today having a nice 26% day. :)

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by cods on Oct 12th, 2011 at 7:36am

chicken_lipsforme wrote on Oct 12th, 2011 at 6:56am:

nairbe wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 7:12pm:

chicken_lipsforme wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:36am:
Turnbull was removed as Leader of the Opposition because he couldn't make headway against the most incompetent government in this nations history.
The effect in the polls after Abbott took control was apparant as he constantly and consistently held the government to account which is shown in the poll results recently.
The reality is Turnbull has balls of cotton wool, and the Democrats are very welcome to him.


You see chickend1ck it is ignorance like that that shows why you are meaningless to debate.


And yet here you are.
Funny that.
So the Coalition must have also been ignorant when they removed Turnbull from the leadership eh?
Don't think so.
You obviously forget Turnbull was consistently on the wrong end of the polls and couldn't gain traction over Rudd.
And when he was replaced, Abbott did just that and did it well.
Which led down the track to Abbott then using Gillard as a floor mop.
Which is why we are here today having a nice 26% day. :)




chicky that why they prefer Turnbull.. he buys a lot of the Labor rhetorics..after all its mostly words they keep spouting..

weve been a year and more on CARBON TAX and 4 years on boat people..and what advance have we made????...oh yes they will get their CARBON TAX but as we know they are not good on the substance/management side so it will be a looming disaster..

lets be honest here.. gillard said there would be no TAX.... so we know she doesnt want it.. its booby that wants it and he has the POWER..so we are getting a CARBON TAX that only 10% of the population voted in..

those that are voting for it.. have been given almost no time to devour what we are in store for????????.

we on the other hand have been given NO SAY AT ALL??????????

that speaks volumes to me.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by Dnarever on Oct 12th, 2011 at 7:06pm

cods wrote on Oct 12th, 2011 at 7:36am:
lets be honest here.. gillard said there would be no TAX.... so we know she doesnt want it.. ...............getting a CARBON TAX that only 10% of the population voted in..

 we on the other hand have been given NO SAY AT ALL??????????

that speaks volumes to me.


I would think the big probability is that you will pay no carbon tax at all and in fact will get enough rebate to be in profit.

On the other hand the Liberals plan is for you to pay for any abetment which they put in place.

I really understand what your problem is about polluters paying a fixed price in compensation for carbon output into our children’s and their children’s environment - not.

You do not like the plan where the polluters pay and the consumers are subsidised, you prefer the system where the consumers pay and the polluters get subsidised.

Go Figure - it takes all types.

Title: Re: Australia Democrats
Post by Swagman on Oct 12th, 2011 at 7:20pm

wrote on Oct 11th, 2011 at 8:12am:
The Australia Democrats are still a registered party under the Electoal Act and don't forget that they were started by a ex-liberal member. Stop with me for a minute and see how this work out.

Some people on here are saying that they won't vote liberals at the next election if Abbott is still the leader, but they would if Turnbull was leader. There are even some people sayiny that Turnbull should be a member of the Labor Party.

So how would Turnbull go if he resigns from the Liberal party and joins the democrats, do you think that he would win his seat as a democrat? and would he bring some more members from the liberal and labor parties to join him as democrats? Would the independents join him to try to save their seats?  Could they win enough seats to have the balance of power in a new parliament?

I think we need a good strong third political party with fresh ideas and he would still have the party machine behind him.

What do you think would you vote for democrat member in your seat for the House of Representative if Turnbull was leader before a liberal or labor member? Could they be a force in a new parliament?


No and no.  :D

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