Comments on: Abbott voices his opinion on accents and politics

By: Hamis Hill

Hamis Hill — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:28:15 +0000

Abbott’s “conservative” accent to deliver Cameron-style Austerity and destroy Australia’s AAA rating, just as it has done in the UK?
Austerity puts the accent on stupidity, not yet spoken in ‘Strine.
But come September?
Abbott: the Unnatural Disaster in waiting?
Hoping that an accent on idiocy is absent from the coming election, but after a solid three years of media “Dumbing Down” who can be sure?

By: Counterpoint

Counterpoint — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:02:54 +0000

The dog whistle, was this article.

And you all came running like flies to a lump of s—

By: Hamis Hill

Hamis Hill — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:12:31 +0000

Yes, Venise, time to start remembering Senators Richard Alston and Helen Coonan who, as Communications Ministers, gave us Howard’s version of the NBN, ie Nothing!
Talentless time-servers indeed!
It will be a real “Zombie” government under Abbott.
Memo to Mudorch: it won’t sell any newspapers!

By: Venise Alstergren

Venise Alstergren — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:18:19 +0000

Linking Christopher Pyne with Oxbridge stretches one’s credulity too far. The man is a semi-hysterical twat and a not so gay caballero. Has he ever uttered anything remotely complex in his parliamentary career? Oh, he’s good at getting onto his hind feet and waffling self-righteous cant and hyperbole, but what serious input does he give to his work?
That Tony Abbott can tolerate this cheap little thespian-this creature with a crimp-wave-is an admission of the talentless time-servers who will form his potential cabinet.

By: Suzanne Blake

Suzanne Blake — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:07:54 +0000

Its a swipe at McTernan, Gillards spin doctor. I guess his spin has failed, what will he do next?

He was the person caught swearing at several media indenties when their commentary did not swallow his spin

By: tonyfunnywalker

tonyfunnywalker — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:50:37 +0000

He is English – married to a Kiwi and reminds me of job interviews in the UK pre the Beatles. I had a strong Welsh accent and a creditable business qualification but was told my accent would never get me a good job. I am happy I emigrated to Australia and rose to the top of my profession even though I still have a Welsh accent.

By: Michael Hilliard

Michael Hilliard — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:32:57 +0000

geomac
You have Pyne well & truly “sorted”, that should be pronounced with a cockney accent.

By: iggy648

iggy648 — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:35:19 +0000

Those wogs, Marius Kloppers and Andrew Mackenzie have funny accents. Thank god they’re not in charge of anything important … Ah shit!

By: tonyfunnywalker

tonyfunnywalker — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:58:32 +0000

I agree Andybob. Apparently Abbott was “superficially” opposed to Wilders, whereas Cory Bernardi is right out there, he was even praised by Wilders.

A mutual adoration society??

Is Bernardi up for re-election in September or will her be disendorsed first?

By: Andybob

Andybob — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:40:15 +0000

Its a dog whistle for racism.