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A Conversation About this Election

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Foxy,

At this point I shouldn't be surprised that you would simply parrot the labor talking points without any rational criticism.
Firstly it is very possible to put a cost to the economy on Labor's carbon policies, both for private industry and the electricity grid. Forcing industries to reduce their carbon footprint can only happen in 3 ways:
1 They modify their industries with alternative technology which for established idustries is generally hideously expensive.
2 they reduce their output or close down, sack the workers and production moves overseas.
3 they buy carbon credits which is generally the cheapest solution, for which the price is known and predictable within limits, and the coalitions costing are based on this.

The electricity is forced to invest in expensive renewables and battery back ups and the cost of power increases again by more than 50%

Anyone that thinks the economic growth is going to be unaffected is an idiot.

Secondly, adding > $200 bn in taxes as the world economy slows is a sure fire recipe for a recession.
Posted by Shadow Minister, Friday, 3 May 2019 1:42:06 PM
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That's right Foxy, Oz should keep its fossil fuels, and its uranium, in the ground and close a few schools and hospitals.

Of course, renewables will create the jobs lost but won't bring income to Oz unless we can compete with Asia on production costs. Did you know, too, that under the GATT, we must allow foreign product to compete with domestic product, so 'buy Australian made' renewables will be a plea, just as with any other product.

More renewables will bring more jobs just as more traffic accidents will, or building nuclear power. Job creation is not a particular selling point to get juiced about, as Labor does, especially when the infrastructure will end up in greater energy costs and inefficiencies, as in Germany.

Any other thoughts while you're on a roll?
Posted by Luciferase, Friday, 3 May 2019 2:05:28 PM
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More women in Parliament!
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 3 May 2019 2:07:07 PM
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About 50.3 percent of voters are women
Each day more insults are aimed at women voters by the boys club LNP
Posted by Belly, Friday, 3 May 2019 4:05:37 PM
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Dear Belly,

My husband and I have now voted.

It was awesome voting early.
No long lines, no fuss.

We took our time and were able to talk
to the candidates who this year were all out
in force meeting people. What a change from
previous years when all we got were the usual
people with the "how-to-vote"flyers. This time
we met the candidates running for seats in our
electorate - pleasant change. May this approach
continue in future elections. Being able to
actually talk to the candidates about policies
really helped.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 3 May 2019 6:39:39 PM
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"More women in Parliament!"

What are you talking about Foxy?
You've already got ScoMo and Shorten...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-03/federal-election-liberal-candidate-jessica-whelan-quits/11075926
Posted by Armchair Critic, Saturday, 4 May 2019 7:09:20 AM
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