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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #15 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

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Reply #16 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

I eagerly await the rightard tanties with juicy anticipation. This is soooooooooooooooooooooofunny. Grin

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #17 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:55am

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

Dont confuse them Parliament is finishing . Now the LABOR INFIGHTING STARTS Grin

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #19 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:00am

I liked Harry in that job, he did well. Very admirable. Imagine having Bronwyn Bishop jumping up and nitpicking every 10 seconds! How he didn't throw things at her I'll never know. I wouldn't have been able to hold back.

Not so long ago, Gillard couldn't win a trick. Now she's coming up trumps on every hand. Swings and roundabouts I guess.

My money is on Joe to replace Mr Budgie Pants.

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #21 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:01am

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

I personally believe Abbott had a mandate to force an early election, and to capitalize on the nature of a hung parliament. That, clearly cannot happen now, and with Abbott and the Coalition sinking in the polls, this is very convenient timing.

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #22 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:03am

You've got to love news lmd, partisan hacks to the end. Their heading in the TELE at the moment says
"Government in turmoil as speaker quits"
THEN, their first paragragh says
SPEAKER of the House of Representatives Harry Jenkins has resigned.
The Labor MP shocked MPs at 9am when he made the announcement in the lower house.

The move has enormous ramifications for the balance of power in the lower house, [highlight]and could remove a crucial vote for the coalition[/highlight]

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #23 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:03am

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:01am:

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

I personally believe Abbott had a mandate to force an early election, and to capitalize on the nature of a hung parliament. That, clearly cannot happen now, and with Abbott and the Coalition sinking in the polls, this is very convenient timing.

lol so what. Abbott cant do what is virtually impossible when you have selfish career politicians keeping their jobs ahead of the will of the people.

Abbott has a mandate on his BLOOD OATH and I will have my day in the sun against these lying pieces of sh...s

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #24 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:05am

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:03am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:01am:

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

I personally believe Abbott had a mandate to force an early election, and to capitalize on the nature of a hung parliament. That, clearly cannot happen now, and with Abbott and the Coalition sinking in the polls, this is very convenient timing.

lol so what. Abbott cant do what is virtually impossible when you have selfish career politicians keeping their jobs ahead of the will of the people.

Abbott has a mandate on his BLOOD OATH and I will have my day in the sun against these lying pieces of sh...s

Oh trust me son, you give way too much stock to your relevance in the broad stage of things.

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #25 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:09am

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:05am:

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:03am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:01am:

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

I personally believe Abbott had a mandate to force an early election, and to capitalize on the nature of a hung parliament. That, clearly cannot happen now, and with Abbott and the Coalition sinking in the polls, this is very convenient timing.

lol so what. Abbott cant do what is virtually impossible when you have selfish career politicians keeping their jobs ahead of the will of the people.

Abbott has a mandate on his BLOOD OATH and I will have my day in the sun against these lying pieces of sh...s

Oh trust me son, you give way too much stock to your relevance in the broad stage of things.

Not at all. Every vote count and more so in Australia.

Now if I were talking about everyone will have their day in the sun against these lying pieces of sh...s, then you may have some relevance. As your relevance has not happened in the past, it has not happened on this occasion either.

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #26 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:10am

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:09am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:05am:

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:03am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:01am:

progressiveslol wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:52am:

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:49am:

It can't be overstated, the significance of this. The potential impact it could have.

If Labor are doing what I think they're doing, which they are, they're sending Tony Abbott to the proverbial grave.

How so. Abbott is not in power to begin with. Liberals, as they have been, will still be waiting for the next election while labor are in power and have been in power.

Where is the grave digging?

I personally believe Abbott had a mandate to force an early election, and to capitalize on the nature of a hung parliament. That, clearly cannot happen now, and with Abbott and the Coalition sinking in the polls, this is very convenient timing.

lol so what. Abbott cant do what is virtually impossible when you have selfish career politicians keeping their jobs ahead of the will of the people.

Abbott has a mandate on his BLOOD OATH and I will have my day in the sun against these lying pieces of sh...s

Oh trust me son, you give way too much stock to your relevance in the broad stage of things.

Not at all. Every vote count and more so in Australia.

Now if I were talking about everyone will have their day in the sun against these lying pieces of sh...s, then you may have some relevance. As your relivence has not happened in the past, it has not happened on this occasion either.

Well, the relivence of this in regards to Abbott's position are dire so buckle up, son.

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #27 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:12am

GoddyofOz wrote on Nov 24^th, 2011 at 8:37am:

This was done intentionally by Labor; I believe Jenkins wanted to resign of his own accord, but I think Labor knew it was coming.

They're forming a majority government. This is the perfect opportunity for Labor to lock themselves in until 2013, no questions asked.

you need to learn to count. majority govt requires 76 seats. they have 72. it remains and always will be, MINORITY govt.

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Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker
Reply #28 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:14am

As I said about an hour ago

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The Liberal MP, Peter Slipper, is likely to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives after Labor's Harry Jenkins resigned this morning, shocking the Parliament on its final sitting day for 2011.

Labor MPs will be asked to approve Mr Slipper's nomination at a special caucus meeting scheduled for 10am.
If Mr Slipper gets the nod from Labor MPs, and enough independents as expected, it will change the fine balance of the hung parliament because Tony Abbott will lose two numbers on the floor.Advertisement: Story continues below That would be because Mr Slipper would be taken from the floor, meaning the Liberals would lose a vote, while Mr Jenkins would return to the backbench, giving Labor an extra vote.

Mr Jenkins' resignation has caught the Parliament by surprise. But it is no surprise that Mr Slipper will put up his hand, especially as his Liberal National Party colleagues are moving to strip him of preselection

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/national/speakers-shock-resignation-may-change-balance-of-power-20111124-1nvn8.html#ixzz1eZarmZZY

Abbott will be furious. Grin

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longweekend58 Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 45675 Gender:	Re: Harry Jenkins resigns as speaker Reply #29 - Nov 24^th, 2011 at 9:14am interesting days ahead esp if Jenkins decides to quite the house. remember all you dimwits repeating ad nauseum 'there is 2 years to go'.? THIS is why that is a silly statement. A) it is only 21months at most and B) it is a minority govt which rarely go the distance.
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