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The Forum > General Discussion > What do you see as the differences between the two major parties - the Libs and Labor?

What do you see as the differences between the two major parties - the Libs and Labor?

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I thought it might be interesting to see how the posters
on this forum see the differences between the two major
political parties.

Here's how one link sees things:

http://theaimn.com/2013/09/14/what-does-abbott-stand-for/

It tells us that:

"The Labor Party believes it is the role of the government
to improve the management and support of the community
through progressive policy reform. Progress, Equity, Fairness,
Sustainability. In Gillard's words: "a party of purpose."

We're told that -

"The Liberal Party believes that the government already
intervenes too much in our capitalist economy and that the
community is managed and supported by the economy not the
government. Profit, Greed, User-Pays, Privilege.
A Liberal Party supporter when true to their values,
believes government 'regulation' is not there to serve the
community's interests: it's there to hinder the freedom of
the economy."

"When a voter understands these core differences and holds
an opinion on these opposing values, the values should,
in a sensible world, strongly influence which party they
vote for."

Your thoughts?
Posted by Foxy, Saturday, 15 February 2014 1:14:23 PM
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Hi Foxy. I hope you are well? :)

I had been a Liberals supporter for many years, even being a member of the Young Libs at one stage. My best friend's mum was the president of Perth branch of the party.

The main reason for this is because my parents are staunch Liberal supporters.
My mother always told me I should vote for the Libs because they supported 'middle class Catholics', of which she considered all her family and friends to be part of!

For the past 10 years or so, I have been a 'swinging voter', preferring to vote on policies and my local members, rather than blindly following the same party no matter what.

To my mind, the main differences between Labor and Liberal parties are close to what my old mum said.
Labor tends to make more positive policies for working class people, small businesses and unions, whereas the Liberals make more positive policies for middle class workers, big business and more conservative issues.
Posted by Suseonline, Saturday, 15 February 2014 4:58:07 PM
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Dear Suse,

Thank You for your kind words and for sharing your
background on this thread. My background is very similar
to yours. My family has always voted Liberal. My father
adored Robert Menzies and was a staunch supporter of the
party. I became a "swinging voter," after Mr Howard. Although
I do admire our state MP and our state Premier as well as
our city's major (all Liberal).
I agree with your take on the differences between the two
parties - I think you've summed things up rather well.
Posted by Foxy, Saturday, 15 February 2014 5:14:48 PM
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HI FOX
NO DIFFERENCE*
its left hand right hand
TOLD WHAT TO DO..BY THE SAME PUBLIC Servants/TREASON

[we..only..vote for which ONE..next..GETS THE NEXT HAND IN MY POCKET
to give to their mates.

liberal..serves the imf..[HENCE the bailout of 9 billion joe gave in borrowed cash to his WIFES FED Reserve banker buddies...9 BILLI9ON HOLE..BEFORE PARLIAMENT EVEN SAT.

krudd..too gave away billions[nbn]
that eventually will get resumed into telstRA/..VIA PENALTY CLAUSES..[ON THE QT]

TONY HOLDS A LOW PROFILE..just like the libs in QLD
bill is a disappointment...NONE SHALL DO what needs be done
[ie install TANSACTION TAX]..AND ditch all other taxes./levies fees fines service charges.

then govt takes back fed reserve/MINT..RE-installs staTES BANKS
ISSUES ONLY LEGAL TENDER COIN..TO THE LIVING

I HOLD THAT HRH COIN [THUS OUR COIN of her realM].HAS BEEn debased
COIN VALues must return..to equal values/as if still 'worth'..their weight in SILVER OR GOLD.

and buys back the servesis/roads rail ports etc they'privatised]

ie the commonwealth bank was sold for 8 billion
yET TODAT RETURNS 4 AND A HALF BILLION..half year dividend[ie sold to mates]..by public SERVANTS NEST FEATHERING..

whoever wins..will yet have to deal with public servants dOING TREASON
Posted by one under god, Saturday, 15 February 2014 5:25:14 PM
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The Libs tend to come from the more affluent suburbs.
Posted by Is Mise, Saturday, 15 February 2014 5:42:13 PM
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Dear Johan (OUG),

You're sounding a bit more negative on this
subject. Still the writer Dennis Pryor seems to agree
with you. He wrote in his satirical booklet,
"Political Pryorities: How to get on top of
Australian politics," as his "Dedication to Canberra," -

"Where bureaucrats parasitical
And parties political
And Ministers hypocritical
Steal the money of the nation
Through what they call taxation."

Dear Is Mise,

Yes, I agree although I guess it's not surprising is
it when you belong to a party that benefits the
rich and the powerful. I guess it stands to reason
that you'd protect your own interests.
Posted by Foxy, Saturday, 15 February 2014 5:54:25 PM
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