Shadow, I refer you to my comment on Tuesday. What you assume to be bigotry and racism is far more likely to be the result of observation and experience, as she is Jewish.

And the Abbott government is so incompetent it hasn't even got last year's budget through parliament yet - though considering how bad their budget measures would be for the economy, that's probably just as well. Everything that Labor did badly in their 6 years, the Abbott government have done worse.

Dear Shadow Minister,

Let me get this straight. You're calling
Miriam Margoyles a bigot. But it was -
one of your own party members, Senator Brandis
who stated quite clearly that it was OK
to be a bigot. I take it then that you disagree with
Senator Brandis?

BTW: I wouldn't finger-point at Labor too much,
if as you say it took them six years to stuff things up.
The current government has certainly improved on
that time span. And they haven't stopped yet.

I still think creepy is a more accurate term Foxy. You were right the first time. Whether it is an ethicist who believes bestiality is ok or someone with a sex change operation you can guarantee that the creepier the bigger applause the person will get on Q&A. Maybe it is a theraphy program in disguise to make everyone feel good no matter how little morals you have except of course for conservatives who are always painted as the bad guys. Thats what is so amusing when they get some Islamic woman (Government funded) from uni on speaking about the religion of peace knowing quite well in many Islamic country she would be shot for her views. More air time is given to Abbott punching the air 30 years ago then the latest bloke or woman walking out on their families to declare that suddenly they are gay.

Dear runner,

Our language reflects our view of the world
and so it is always changing. New words are being
added all the time as discoveries are made in
medicine, science, and technology. And words for
things no longer in use are dropped from our everyday
language. In the same way, new words are used for
sociological changes (changes in the way society
functions today). The word "gay" has a totally different
meaning today, And very few people today would refer to
non-Christians as "heathens" "pagans" or "non-believers."
These terms are nowadays mostly used as an
exaggerated joke to make fun of the old ideas.

The same as derogatory words describing a person's
race, religion, or gender, are classed as 'outmoded' words
that are no longer acceptable to most people.

'The same as derogatory words describing a person's
race, religion, or gender, are classed as 'outmoded' words
that are no longer acceptable to most people.'

Yeah I know Foxy its only the lefties who are allowed to say Gillard had a big bum (Germain Greers) or call Abbott a tit. That is acceptable I take it. It certainly gives the audience and Jones a sleazy snigger. Double standards seem ok!

Dear runner,

Your remarks can't be taken too seriously.
when all you're doing is indulging in
finger-pointing - to only one-side of politics.

I am trying to
keep this conversation on an even-keel
because I'm not interested in engaging in
a mud-slinging contest. I could list
all of the sexist things Mr Abbott (and his
ministers) have said and done over the years.
But I shan't.

As far as "Q and A" is concerned? I like
the program. You don't.
I watch it. You don't have to.
It's that simple.

Cheers.