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mellie

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Aug 1^st, 2010 at 11:50am

Do you want to know what really annoys me?

When we have people running around writing headlines like "Is Australia Man enough for a female PM" ....

I don't think it's a question of our being man enough, or even gender really, though because it's a rather dull campaign, the media are willing to write about anything, be it her earlobes, her wrist watch and why?

Because she's the new kid on the block, and entered the game rather awkwardly, (knifing Rudd).
So to all those burning bras, crawl back into the 70's and stop playing the gender-card, because quite frankly we are over it.

This is why most politicians don't normally sexualise themselves during campaigns with sensual images of themselves in magazines like the Woman's Weekly, and this is not the first time Julia has attempted to soften her persona by means of a make-over.

She's trying to use her gender as a means of obtaining under-dog status, this is why she's flaunted it, she wants us to ridicule her.

Lets keep it real guys, lets not turn our politicians into celebrities.

Why is Julia losing popularity?

Because if the individuals own cabinet doesn't want/trust them, then why should we?

So enough with the gender mind-games, as this is just an excuse.

Traditionally, we have always ridiculed our politicians, and Tony and Julia are of no exception.

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/is-australia-man-enough-to-have-a-woman-a...

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mellie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 8142 Sydney Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #1 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 11:59am Sorry about the delay with the image, for some strange reason the original news link to the image wouldn't work here, so I had to convert it.
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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #2 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:01pm Poor kid, being attacked by a red-haired Gillya monster! Bet it will have nightmares for life now.
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Verge Ex Member Australian Politics Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #3 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:06pm What is this crap? This isnt news, or policy or anything of substance. Its crap like this that sees moderators 'over moderate' out of frustration.
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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #4 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:10pm Verge wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:06pm: What is this crap? It's called PM Gilliard
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Equitist

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Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser
Reply #5 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:18pm

Verge wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:06pm:

What is this crap? This isnt news, or policy or anything of substance.

Its crap like this that sees moderators 'over moderate' out of frustration.

Onya Verge!

Kudos for challenging the childish antics of your fellow right whingers, in their counter-
productive GREAT BIG CONSERVATIVE CRAP ON EVERYTHING campaign!

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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #6 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:19pm Ummm The Great Big New Tax On Everything is gilliards tax.
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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #7 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:21pm But you can keep your head buried in the sand so therefore what you dont see then doesnt exist. Bet you dont buy ciggies or have any superannuation!
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mellie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 8142 Sydney Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #8 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:22pm Happy now?
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Equitist Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 9632 NSW	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #9 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:23pm lil.brat26 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:19pm: Ummm The Great Big New Tax On Everything is gilliards tax. Hmmnnn....are you gonna try to pin Howard and Costello's GST on Gillard too!?
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phantomlady Full Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 141 Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #10 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:25pm That baby looks very, very worried poor little mite. Far out!!! they forgot to photoshop Jilly. Oooh! what happened to the pic?
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mellie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 8142 Sydney Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #11 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:26pm Equitist wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:23pm: lil.brat26 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:19pm: Ummm The Great Big New Tax On Everything is gilliards tax. Hmmnnn....are you gonna try to pin Howard and Costello's GST on Gillard too!? Umm Equalist, I do believe you are off topic. Please do try to keep up.
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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gender and politics Reply #12 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:28pm Viagra should help that problem!
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Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser
Reply #13 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:36pm

mellie wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:26pm:

Equitist wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:23pm:

lil.brat26 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:19pm:

Ummm The Great Big New Tax On Everything is gilliards tax.

Hmmnnn....are you gonna try to pin Howard and Costello's GST on Gillard too!?

Umm Equalist, I do believe you are off topic.

Please do try to keep up.

Wink

FFS, The Great Big New Tax On Everything is a cynical and dishonest political catchphrase - one which is being spun ad nauseum ad infinitum by an opposition party...

If I am wrong, then you can try to break it down and illustrate the real-world implications for the electorate - with particular emphasis on the meaning of the word 'Everything' - ta!

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aussiefree2ride Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3538	Re: Gender and politics Reply #14 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:41pm This is a relevant news item. When there is no sensible argument to an accusation, a common " tactic" is to shoot the messenger.
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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gender and politics Reply #15 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:43pm aussiefree2ride wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:41pm: This is a relevant news item. When there is no sensible argument to an accusation, a common " tactic" is to shoot the messenger. Plus having his head buried in the sand is a great tactic.....if youre dumb!
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Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser
Reply #16 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:44pm

Equitist wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:36pm:

mellie wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:26pm:

Equitist wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:23pm:

lil.brat26 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:19pm:

Ummm The Great Big New Tax On Everything is gilliards tax.

Hmmnnn....are you gonna try to pin Howard and Costello's GST on Gillard too!?

Umm Equalist, I do believe you are off topic.

Please do try to keep up.

Wink

FFS, The Great Big New Tax On Everything is a cynical and dishonest political catchphrase - one which is being spun ad nauseum ad infinitum by an opposition party...

If I am wrong, then you can try to break it down and illustrate the real-world implications for the electorate - with particular emphasis on the meaning of the word 'Everything' - ta!

what was the ETS if not a greate big tax on everything? what was the mining tax if not yet another huge tax that will affect everyone? it is 100% accurate!

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lil.brat26

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Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser
Reply #17 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:48pm

longweekend58 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:44pm:

what was the ETS if not a greate big tax on everything? what was the mining tax if not yet another huge tax that will affect everyone? it is 100% accurate!

ssshhh you're not meant to use facts and logic with him.
Besides he has his head buried in the sand, so he wouldnt be able to hear you anyway.
May have to wait for him to come up to take another breath of air, looks like he can hold his breath for a long time to....unless he's gone into a coma!

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Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser
Reply #18 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:53pm

lil.brat26 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:48pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:44pm:

what was the ETS if not a greate big tax on everything? what was the mining tax if not yet another huge tax that will affect everyone? it is 100% accurate!

Actually it is a HER not a HIM. Shes a nice person but Stalin and her could enjoy a lot of common political, social and economic ground.

ssshhh you're not meant to use facts and logic with him.
Besides he has his head buried in the sand, so he wouldnt be able to hear you anyway.
May have to wait for him to come up to take another breath of air, looks like he can hold his breath for a long time to....unless he's gone into a coma!

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lil.brat26 Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 333 melbourne Gender:	Re: Gillard uses baby as a skin moisturiser Reply #19 - Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:56pm longweekend58 wrote on Aug 1^st, 2010 at 12:53pm: [ Actually it is a HER not a HIM. Shes a nice person but Stalin and her could enjoy a lot of common political, social and economic ground. oh ok... lol@about stalin, but maybe Mussolini and Adolph would also like to learn from her
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