Bobby. wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2020 at 1:16pm:


Looks like he's made a few mistakes, that's for sure.

However, now he says there's a zero tolerance policy, and he's locked the place down.

Quitting when the going gets tough isn't the sign of a good leader.

He needs to own up to the mistakes and get tougher on everyone, which is exactly what he appears to be doing.

Who would you rather see in charge?

Bobby. wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2020 at 1:55pm:


Who are you quoting?

This is pretty appalling stuff:

"To try and garner public support, Smith conducted a Twitter poll asking voter's to choose between two derogatory names to be used for Premier Daniel Andrews; "Dictator Dan" or "Chairman Dan".

Sir Spot of Borg wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2020 at 2:06pm:


Never heard of him.

Sounds like a real dickhead.

"Smith was vocal in the media during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Following the revelation that the source of the virus was possibly a bat in China, Smith called for a cull of bats near the Yarra River in his electorate in a misguided attempt to maintain the safety of his constituents, a move that was called "ridiculous" by one expert.

"Smith was also briefly prominent in the media for his personal attacks on Premier, Daniel Andrews' response to the pandemic.

"Smith at various times called Andrews a "schmuck", "loser", "dictator", "chairman", "Lurch" and "looney" on Twitter and in other media, as well as staying he was a “friendless loser”.

"Smith was asked by the leader of the opposition, Michael O'Brien to tone down the attacks; however, Smith continued his attacks.

"This failed to assist his public image, with former ABC Melbourne broadcaster Jon Faine stating that the Victorian Liberals have "never been so irrelevent".

"To try and garner public support, Smith conducted a Twitter poll asking voter's to choose between two derogatory names to be used for Premier Daniel Andrews; "Dictator Dan" or "Chairman Dan".

"The resulting comments conveyed a general sense of negativity at his (Smith's) behaviour.

"Smith's attacks began speculation that he would try to unseat O'Brien for the leadership of the Liberal Party, a claim that Smith denied and that currently appears to have little basis in fact.

"These ongoing attacks continue Smith's spiral into irrelevance in Victorian politics."

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2020 at 1:32pm:


Google tells me your Deputy Premier is James Merlino.

Never heard of the guy - is he better than Dan?

Would he be able to do a better job, you think?