BatteriesNotIncluded wrote on Jul 27^th, 2010 at 3:31pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Jul 26^th, 2010 at 2:59pm:



You cheeky lying dogmatic sod - I'm sure that your doG has some kind of command meant for that scornful sin!?

Beware of impending hellfire and damnation, Bates!

Failing that, you'd better watch out for Mozza's Karma...





(PS Most puns mostly intended!)

Dsmithy70 wrote on Jul 25^th, 2010 at 7:18pm:



Gillard opposed parental leave: report
MARK METHERELL
July 27, 2010 - 8:51PM

Prime Minister Julia Gillard's election campaign has been hit by yet another apparent leak with the revelation tonight that she resisted proposals for a parental leave scheme and voiced reservations about a big rise in the pension increase.

The report, by veteran journalist Laurie Oakes, comes after his earlier explosive question to her at the National Press Club about suggestions that she had reneged on a pact to support former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd remaining in power.

The latest disclosure has fuelled speculation that somebody in the inner circle of the Labor leadership sympathetic to Rudd is bent on destabilising Ms Gillard's leadership - a lethal move in the middle of an election campaign.

Mr Rudd himself for the first time during the election campaign, has referred to Julia Gillard by name giving his support to the Prime Minister's campaign.

Oakes said on Channel Nine he had leaked information from government sources supporting the suggestion that as Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Gillard, in cabinet had resisted the 18-week paid parental leave scheme set at the minimum wage.

"The idea that paid parental leave would be a political winner was misconstrued," Ms Gillard was quoted as telling cabinet.

"People beyond child-bearing age would resent it as would stay-at-home mothers."

Ms Gillard reportedly questioned the $30 a week increase for single pensioners, billed as the biggest rise in a century since the pension was introduced.

Government sources quoted in the report said that while Ms Gillard was not opposed to the pension increase, she questioned the $14 billion cost on the grounds "elderly voters did not support Labor".

Mr Oakes said the leaks did not come from the Liberal Party and hinted that the source was someone closer to home.

The Labor Party campaign office has issued a response on behalf of Ms Gillard.

"Cabinet discussions are confidential. I have always respected cabinet confidentiality and I will continue to do so," it said in a statement.

"In any case, I would not respond to anonymous allegations.

"If the Liberal Party have allegations to make, they should put their names to them."

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/gillard-opposed-parental-leave-report-201...

Quote Latham Sky news
"He's a serial leaker, it's like herion for him"
LOL Hello Kevin

Dsmithy70 wrote on Jul 27^th, 2010 at 10:41pm:


I smelt Kev all over that one too. I wonder if he is going to do this all thru the campaign. i hope he gets some good stuff out tho. this tiddly news is damaging but not enough. unless of course he is clever enough to try and weaken her credibility but not lose the election. that would presume his ego is subservient to his intelligence.  not convinced of that tho!

Soren wrote on Jul 27^th, 2010 at 4:01pm:

So does the media impart 'spin'?!!?

Come on..... answer the question!   

skippy. wrote on Jul 28^th, 2010 at 8:34am:



Skippy, what's going on?

Every time I read one of your posts, you appear to be being rather unfriendly to someone or other,  is it our deodorant?

Does this forums colour scheme excite rage or something?

Try the cool blue colour scheme,(go into your profile options)  it works for me.

.....You're like a bull with a red flag....a hate-machine on crack!@