Read please with an open mind if I get it wrong verbally flog me.
Compare my view ,the happy day talking to even protecting conservative Booth people.
I have time and again said we are better for the way we treat one another.
Now truly look at hasbeen, big domo?
Bitterness, spite, and more can Be seen in SOME conservative posts.
Gillard from start to finish was preffered PM,by streets.
Two party preferred clearly was ALP, that continues to be the way every election seat is won.
Greens get rude remarks but they CONTROL the upper house, it is fact do we devalue the wishes of their voters.
Hung Parliament is an opportunity, no other way exists, working together we can see policy's that aren't just party ones.
But I See no chance Hasbeens like can except the voters will no chance good manners and understanding will come from his side.

What an excellent result!

The libs and labs have scored practically identical votes, which is pertinent given that they are, erm… practically identical!

The Greens have scored a huge swing, which is wonderful. Despite flawed policies, they are vastly better than the liblabs.

Rather than the government being hamstrung to get anything done, all decisions will be properly approved, or at least much more properly than if the winning party had the majority….and things will get done, in the right way.

<< The result is yet another blow against sensible government. >>

No I don’t think so Xammy.

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<< This could be the beginning of the end of Labor and make way for a another polical force that actually represents the people instead of large corporate interests. >>

Here’s hoping Arjay.

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<< This is the best election-result under the circumstances. Now the big parties will be forced to do what they hate most - consult with and listen to the people! >>

Well, I certainly hope so Yuyutsu.

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Hopefully at long last we can see a move away from government that is utterly beholden to big business and the continuous growth ethic. In fact with a bit of luck, we now have the right sort of government setup to steer us towards a sustainable future, right at the point in our history where we desperately need it.

I have to agree Belly, nothing to do but try to be positive and look for some kind of outcome that can work or they are going to put us through this election thing again far too soon.
I live in a rural area and after listening to the independents it is possible that we may actually see some help sent our way for a change. I know the Nat's are counting O'connor as theirs but that is rather silly by them if you understand the scene in WA. The nationals over their have done a fantastic job for the country and this is a chance for the balance to do the same for the rest of the country. Broadband, rural health, roads, bridges and rail infrastructure are just the start. I am sure that sydney does not need another failed attempt at the north west link nor does brisbane need a rail link to Redcliffe that the State just won't build. Rural Australia let's hope it could be our turn.

good manners and understanding.
Belly,
I can only agree with your post & if the excerpt (above) from it could also translate to the heavily ALP lopsided Public Service then we can all feel better again.

Gotta love your optimism, Ludwig.

Puts Pollyanna in the shade.

>>Rather than the government being hamstrung to get anything done, all decisions will be properly approved, or at least much more properly than if the winning party had the majority….and things will get done, in the right way<<

Ya think, DiNozzo?

Who will be doing the "approving"? And what political price will they exact along the way?

And I'm afraid that my idea of things being done "the right way" does not extend to exchanging the floor of the chamber for closed-door back-room horse-trading, as the place where decisions on Australia's future are discussed and debated.

belly I might be misunderstanding you but you appear to be attacking the conservative side of politics for bad manners and spite. Did you read what big damo65 actually said in his or post?

R0bert