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Re: Matty leaves politics
Reply #30 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 9:05pm

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 5:32pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 3:13pm:

matty wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 2:47pm:

I never said that I am not entering politics, I said that I don't want to be a career politician. I always get what I want, and always will get what I want. Now, where are your sources proving that Alan said that?

that attitude will ensure a lifetime of failure. and for someone in their early 20s, it is quite a silly statement. you havent even left home yet!

Not necessarily.
I think it shows focus.

I have never found life that difficult - probably something to do with setting my goals and working to achieve them.

Life isn't that hard - people make it hard.

That's strange, Andrei, because you were saying yesterday how hard you've struggled in life. In fact, you compared your struggle to people who lived during the Depression and fought in the war.

Is there any advice you'd like to give Matty?

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Reply #31 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 10:30pm

Paki gob on a stick wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 9:05pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 5:32pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 3:13pm:

matty wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 2:47pm:

I never said that I am not entering politics, I said that I don't want to be a career politician. I always get what I want, and always will get what I want. Now, where are your sources proving that Alan said that?

that attitude will ensure a lifetime of failure. and for someone in their early 20s, it is quite a silly statement. you havent even left home yet!

Not necessarily.
I think it shows focus.

I have never found life that difficult - probably something to do with setting my goals and working to achieve them.

Life isn't that hard - people make it hard.

That's strange, Andrei, because you were saying yesterday how hard you've struggled in life. In fact, you compared your struggle to people who lived during the Depression and fought in the war.

Is there any advice you'd like to give Matty?

I said we all have struggles in life.
Hardly the same.

However it does tie quite well with what i said here as well.

Life is not hard - it is people who make it hard.

It's about how you react to obstacles.

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Paki gob on a stick Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103378	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #32 - Feb 17^th, 2012 at 10:44pm Matty doesn't have to react to obstacles, Andrei. He's always gotten what he wants, and he always will. That's just a fact.
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Reply #33 - Feb 19^th, 2012 at 2:56pm

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Feb 16^th, 2012 at 11:11pm:

This is all a tad childish is it not?

This is a place for discussing political thought and the party politics of Australia and the wider world.

Not attempting to show up another poster.

I think this is tedious.

No one cares what you think andrei as you think innocent people being blown to smithereens is a joke!!!

Shocked

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BatteriesNotIncluded Gold Member Offline MediocrityNET: because people died for this! Posts: 26966	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #34 - Feb 19^th, 2012 at 2:57pm Paki gob on a stick wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 10:44pm: Matty doesn't have to react to obstacles, Andrei. He's always gotten what he wants, and he always will. That's just a fact. What, you mean he's SHELTERED or something?!!?
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Paki gob on a stick Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103378	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #35 - Feb 19^th, 2012 at 4:04pm No, Death, it's meant to be a strength. He uses it in his presection speeches too - against advice, I might add. It never goes down too well, as you can imagine.
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Reply #36 - Feb 19^th, 2012 at 4:10pm

Two thoughts, Matty -
1) Ho! Ho! Ho!
If you don't make it in Politics, you could always try for the runners up prize - as SANTA

2) Life's a Beach, then you - can find it very difficult, doing anything?

Ha! Ha! - Only playing with your head Matty, but if you intend staying in Politics, get used to it, because that is 99% of what happens!

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Paki gob on a stick Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103378	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #37 - Feb 19^th, 2012 at 5:30pm Matty would do alright as a quiet suit-wearing backbencher. Not much damage you can do there. The Murdoch press would leave him alone.
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 53274 At my desk.	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #38 - Feb 19^th, 2012 at 8:12pm Matty would you like to run as a candidate for the Sustainability Party of Australia?
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Paki gob on a stick Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103378	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #39 - Feb 20^th, 2012 at 10:23am I don't think there's enough money in it, but we can ask.
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Reply #40 - Feb 20^th, 2012 at 11:15am

matty wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 7:43pm:

Paki gob on a stick wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 5:06pm:

matty wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 4:37pm:

Paki gob on a stick wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 3:16pm:

Dsmithy70 wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 1:40pm:

It's probably for the best, I'm sure Matty will make an excellent "Red Spot Specialist" at Darwin Coles.
You must make sacrifices to make a marriage work you know Karnal, & well if Matty & his aboriginal bride were in Canberra how's Uncle Ned supposed to have his "special" time with their young kids.
It's not just about Matty now, he must think about whats best for the whole Mob.

Are you saying Matty should enter politics to look out for his tribe? That's selfish, Smithy.

Matty was going to enter politics to help all Australians, just like Pauline did.

IS, not was, and where's the link to what Alan said, and those "anonymous" sources?

I'm grateful for that, Matty. It sounds like you've given this decision some serious thought. Personally, I think you've made the right choice.

I told you, I heard it on the radio. Breakfast on 2GB. Don't you listen to Alan?

You're going to need to change that when you re-enter politics, you know.

I want to be a politician, but not for many years to come. And pollies make no where near the same amount of money (not that money has anything to do with my motivation to do anything in life) as many other fields. I do listen to Alan, and he said no such thing recently. A link would be much appreciated.

Do you turn him up when you go to the toilet to make sure you don't miss anything? He has a curious knack for timing his most interesting interviews with people's movements.

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Re: Matty leaves politics
Reply #41 - Feb 20^th, 2012 at 5:00pm

matty wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 7:36pm:

Doctor Jolly wrote on Feb 17^th, 2012 at 4:40pm:

leave him alone. Hes entitled to whatever opinions he likes. Only a bit of life experience will curb his excesses.

What excesses though? I will be the first to admit that I do lack some experience, being all of 21.

You do come across as an angry young (wo)man Matty, so I would suggest some real world experience to educate yourself that the world is not perfect by any means and ideals have their place, but pragmatism is of higher value. You shouldnt be worrying about all this in your 20's. Go out there and have fun.
Leave the grumbling to the old blokes.

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Paki gob on a stick Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103378	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #42 - Feb 20^th, 2012 at 9:47pm Matty will not be not enjoying himself, thank you, Dr Jolly. Have fun? What could be more fun than becoming the youngest PM ever elected? As soon as Matty gets into the Lodge, we can have some fun. Until then, it is imperative for Matty to grumble along party lines.
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philperth2010 Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21097 Perth Gender:	Re: Matty leaves politics Reply #43 - Feb 20^th, 2012 at 11:24pm We don't get the Alan Jones show in WA Karnel so I missed the interview.....Is it true Alan is a fruit and Matty is a vegetable.....Just asking???
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