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Putting in the slipper. Your say.
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Posted by one under god, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 7:51:56 AM
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GrahamY's post this morning to his blog, Ambit Gambit, http://www.ambitgambit.com/2011/11/29/slippery-slopes-of-church-and-state/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter , only intensifies my feeling that the appointment of Peter Slipper to the office of Speaker may be the beginning of what may turn into a 'Beckett' scenario for the present PM, Julia Gillard. He may somewhat literally be able to come to be seen by her as a 'troublesome priest'.
After the issue of invasion of Senate privilege on the part of the PM was first raised in relation to the forcing of the resignation of the Ombudsman, Allan Asher, http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=4792#127476 , suddenly every man and his dog has become claimedly concerned as to Parliamentary privilege, or claimed breach in one respect or another thereof. Smokescreens? Diversions? Or 'Window' (the WW2 dropping of multiple targets of aluminium foil to confuse anti-aircraft radar)? Whatever, it is good that there should be some zeal for the privileges and immunities of OUR Houses. A focus long overdue. With that focus now perhaps able to be seen to be related to the prospect of the suspected 'quietly desperately desired' reversion to Rudd's leadership (with Rudd's alleged 'closeness' to Slipper), it is perhaps an appropriate time to bring up some apparent inconsistencies in electoral enrollment accountancy that emerged shortly before the 2010 Federal elections. This post to Professor George Williams' article 'Electoral roll makes a mockery of the election' published on 20 July 2010, http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=10712#178530 , highlights some statistical anomalies in relation to changes in 17-year-old provisional elector numbers in the run-up to the 2010 Federal elections. What I am questioning is whether, despite the assurances to the contrary that have or will be doubtless offerred as to the impossibility thereof, the mechanics of automatic enrollment already legislated although not proclaimed within NSW in fact resulted in the transfer to the Commonwealth rolls of thousands of names over which hangs a cloud of statistical questionability? Electoral mechanical preparations for the factionistas 'last stand'? Posted by Forrest Gumpp, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 11:57:39 AM
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I agree, as I said Forrest Gumpp in a post earlier, the outcome of "the Slipper Experiment" depends entirely upon the behaviour of Slipper himself.
Three possibilities. (a) gov't lackey, (b) ring in, (inserted opposition saboteur), or (c) loose cannon. If the choice is (a), the Gov't will have a hard time selling this. If (b) the Gov't has a problem. If (c) the Gov't has a problem. Only Slipper continuing the good work of former Speaker Harry Jenkins, and popularising/ giving credibility to the role of Speaker will satisfy the Australian public thirsty for credibility in a now credibility free zone with the exit of Jenkins. It is a worry that the Abbott Opposition could have any credible platform within the parliament to affect its agenda of destruction for powers sake. Slipper himself could well be the subject of blackmail over the christmas break with the Australian newspaper first in in line for the Slipper video (or else) from his former confidants, prior too the opening of the Houses in the new year. Posted by thinker 2, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 6:51:08 PM
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Dear Thinker 2,
I think that the only person that could discredit Peter Slipper is Peter Slipper. I believe him when he stated in his acceptance speech in Parliament that he was going to follow the high example set by Jenkins - to be totally fair and impartial (he's resigned from his political affiliations for that reason). He said that he intends to take his duties and responsibilities as Speaker seriously and whatever mistakes he's made in the past - will stay in the past. He intends to maintain a good and honest approach to his job. So despite what the Opposition tries to do - they will end up looking foolish. And I don't doubt for one moment that Slipper will succeed, despite their efforts to harm him. I for one wish him well. Posted by Lexi, Tuesday, 29 November 2011 7:01:15 PM
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Once again the schizophrenic QLD conservatives have rained on the parade. Think Joh for Canberra which set back Howard's plans for a decade. Or Pauline Hanson.
Brough running around stacking branches to undermine Slipper. Abbot unable to stop that white anting is now being white anted himself. The coalition reneging on a deal to pair the speaker and deputy speaker when it didn't win the minority government battle. The very stuff of integrity. And irony. Two minor parties forming a major coalition can't decide if they are Liberal or National. Chuck in Katter and QLD is the gift that keeps on giving to the socialists. It's not quite troppo season yet but you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise. What is Cockroach Credlin going to do now? Posted by Neutral, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 8:02:09 AM
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Ever had one of those tooth acres?
I have had two days of hell. No dentist can remove mine. Abbott and Hockey Joyce and a few others. Are my tooth acre. Murry Darling/end year financial statement. Both have seen a torrent of lies deliberate lies heaped on the government. I know the government is far from perfect. And I know flocks of NO supporters will dive bomb me. But the lies, ten deep klms wide litter this country's politics. 70 BILLION DOLLARS unfunded, promises unfunded, history will hold Abbott accountable. Who will put an alternative plan, for the Murray for our financial future for boat people on the table. Please Mr Abbott Mr NO NO NO think about this country not your lies. Posted by Belly, Wednesday, 30 November 2011 8:35:33 AM
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baffle em with bull
if you cant ban censore them
or make the no homer club
those with exclusive licence only need apply
[no black guards]
not sure if anyone is watching
the other climate gate topic
http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?article=12844&page=0
anyhow im refuting the many lies of science
beginning with evolution
but the format permiting two posts gets awquard..
so i post the complete reply here
http://forum.worldfreemansociety.org/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=12018&p=91859#p91859
in time i will try to join the dots to this one
conducted in the bad ol days when it was only 2 posts
to reply an avalanche of attack
http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=2305&page=0
yep its far easier to believe
have faith in science fraud
than try to correct it
and still the blind lead the blinded over into impossability to see
dont the words of thge emails them, selves refute the theory
if not the theory then the law..and actions done via that lie
if its not the right thing to do
its not the right thing to do
a wall of lies
gets taken down one lie at a time
we trust science peers
we trust religeous peers
but what if they got feet of clay
the blooming lot of em
whats in it..for them?
exclusive franchise
exclusive control..over past posted info?
respect
power?
money?
who knows
who cares