mhaze,

You did not give my entire quote:

"He's racist, he's homophobic, he's xenophobic and he's sexist..."

You left out:

"He's the perfect Republican candidate".

That comment was not directed at any poster on the forum.

Getting and presenting the full facts is important.

And which ones are important is an individual choice.
Especially in an attempt to present a certain point of view.

Hi Foxy & Fester,

Foxy: "It makes a big difference who wins or loses."
- My comment wasn't meant to come across as specifically being ignorant.

It was more in line with Pauls comment:
"With hindsight I have to say, all governments make good and bad decisions."

- I feel like both sides have positive and negative aspects.
I feel like too much time and money is wasted with fools in disagreement, and getting nowhere.

Feels like this:

Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere
http://youtu.be/LQiOA7euaYA

Oh, and I took a look at the Crikey article...

And Crikey’s politician of the year for 2024 is…
http://www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/17/peter-dutton-2024-politician-of-the-year/

"Peter Dutton is a devastatingly effective opposition leader. Sure, he has no credible policies, his political persona is one steeped in racism and hatred, and his primary business model is about fostering division and grievance. But that has left him with, according to the estimable William Bowe’s BludgerTrack poll compilation, a big primary vote lead over Labor, a small two-party preferred edge, and the momentum strongly in the Coalition’s favour."

"Sure, he has no credible policies, his political persona is one steeped in racism and hatred, and his primary business model is about fostering division and grievance."

- My neighbour has a cat named 'Misty'.
She has no credible policies, she is racist against 'dogs', and when it's her girly time, she meows non-stop for days and creates division and grievance.

If this is what it takes to win, - then I choose the cat.
And if this is what we base a winner on then I grieve for this country.

Dutton makes you depressed just looking at him.
He doesn't even have to open his mouth to say something stupid, like Albo does.

Hi AC,

I appreciate your honesty and sharing your opinions.

You always manage to enlighten and give us new perspectives.

Thank you.

Hi Paul,

With the care and kindness I often read of you showing others it is no surprise that you are so passionate about your politics as well.

Best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025.

Cheers

Hi AC,

I remember Neville Wran saying how little he felt he had achieved from his life in politics, hence my peanut gallery description of the forum. Forming opinions and arguing about the world is a good thing, and you make as much effort in that respect as anyone here.

Hi Foxy,

Likewise you are a passionate contributor here and inspire much discussion of the world.

Merry Christmas

Dear Fester,

I always read your postings and you make me think. We may
not always agree but you're certainly a valued contributor
and a very kind man and educator. Love, Joy, Good Health, Peace and Happiness to you and yours.

A big hug.