Yesterday's opinion poll has Labor and the Coalition at 50/50. This is going to be such a close election. If Labor loses Marginals in Queensland and NSW such as Robertson, it is going to be extremly difficult when WA start filtering through.

The Coalition has to win 17 seats to win government. However, this could possibly be more if Liberal doesn't hold all their seats. They are tipped to lose Paterson that is held by Bob Baldwin.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-election/it-could-be-all-over-for-labor-before-the-polls-close-in-wa-20100819-12s3s.html

According to this article, watch Tasmania. If Labor loses those 2 seats, it would make it extremly difficult for Labor.

This is going to be so close and I can't wait!!!

this is not a horse race or a game of footy, guys.
In these times of global crises, this is one of the most important Australian elections I have seen in my life, and I have been here for a while now.

We are going to need a proven, steady, safe government in what is coming. These are extremely dangerous times now.
We will need a sensible and conservative government, and this time I am absolutely convinced (not on the looks of candidates, not on hair colour, not on gender, or any superficial things like that), that we need this particular group in the Liberal party in government for the next three years. If things turn out bad during that time, or there is need for a change next time, I will reconsider. But, they have a track record, a good one that this country desperately needs now and in the next few years, whereas the Labor party has demonstrated all the things that are deplorable in a government. This particular Labor group are not, in my view, stable and steady hands, nor minds, to be entrusted with our country.
Industry is extremely worried about the prospects of them getting back in, and there is likely to be a very big economic backlash if they do, as industry is not going to invest while they are there. Capital markets could get even tighter in this country and we see an economic contraction even worse than what might be experienced globally as many are saying around the world right now is definitely going to happen.
We just cannot trust this Labor government to get their heads around this and out of their ideological mindset. This time, this country needs the conservatives...like no other time in its history, I believe.

It is not a two-up game, folks. You better vote for stability this time and the group that has the personal strength and proven track record to do it. The Liberals.
We will suffer very bad times if they don't get in, you will see.

Notwithstanding my being agnostic, I may still "thank god", when all of these -

C

redible

R

eliable

A

bunadant

P

aradoxes

are over and the Political Spin, more commonly referred to as plain BS, are brought back to "normal" levels and the decision has been made.

But, whatever it may be, it will not alter our main Economic direction, it will only make a difference at the margins & affect the speed of events!

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But, whatever it may be, it will not alter our main Economic direction, it will only make a difference at the margins & affect the speed of events! [/quote]


I find it hard to agree with the above perceptions_now.  I fear that if labor are returned thanks  to Greens preferences, the country will suffer greatly, as Labor will be held to ransom by the Greens in any decision making.

shampain socialist wrote on Aug 20^th, 2010 at 11:33am:


Well, you may get your wish, so we shall see if the problem is solved?

That said, in the scheme of things, the influx of "boat people" is relatively minor, in the current, overall situation.  

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nichy wrote on Aug 20^th, 2010 at 11:39am:


We are about to head back into the GFC and given their past history & rhetoric, I expect the Liberals would/will do exactly what the UK Conservatives have done, which is a massive AUS-terity programs.

However, a massive decline in the Publics DISPOSABLE INCOME, AT THIS TIME, IS ABSOLUTELY THE WRONG THING, AT THE WRONG TIME!

I'm not saying that this sort of action is wrong as such, but it will be in the current circumstances.

There are many things that must be done, but AUS-terity right now is not one!

Equitist wrote on Aug 20^th, 2010 at 12:46pm:

oh bugger, I can't be bothered   

Equitist wrote on Aug 20^th, 2010 at 12:46pm:


It wouldnt matter, if a coalition wins, its not because Abbott is popular.

Thy, look in your own backyard, the Libs went from Zero to outside chance, not because of how good the libs are, Im sure an intelligent person such as yourself knows why.