But QLD didn’t get slapped into the naughty corner

SOK though – we’ll sulk for awhile, and then get over it.

Canberra Times today is doing some sulking for all of us, at least our ACT Territory Chief Minister *loves* us!
and Bob McMullen said “Canberra has not been forgotten..”

Onyer Bob

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/30/2105683.htm

It must be difficult to secure a majority in a ‘team’ eight of eight.

Better would be if we did what we’ve done with the ANZAC frigates and the Collins subs – build them ourselves, adapting other peoples’ designs to our own needs. FYI, the ANZAC is based off the German Meko-200 frigate.

Also, what’s wrong with the Su-30 or the Su-35 from Russia? Or, if you really want cutting-edge, look at the MiG-35.

Some people have these funny ideas:

“If i don’t use racial/ethnic/sexist/homophobic/religious slurs I’m not bigoted” (No, it’s your actions that make you a bigot) (also you don’t get to decide what’s bigoted or not – only the victims do)

“If i don’t intend to be a bigot then I’m not one” (um, yes you are a bigot if you act as one)

They miss the clear logic that a person who is the subject of bigotry would best know what bigotry is – whether it’s racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia or religious prejudice.

Line return means next caller.

Delighted, looking forward. Pleased with Rudd lineup.

Old Tom, regular caller, all Labor. Scathing over Nelson. Delighted at the stupidity of this decision..

Next. Saddened, Brendan Nelson, no apology, aboriginal people.

What has been, over the past decade. Erosion and setbacks in Natural Heritage Fund. Erosion of and setbacks. Health care, dental. Rural infrastructure, rural aged care accomodation. GPs, Bush. Same as.

Maxine. Congrats. Caller returned to voting for first time in twenty years. Not particularly pleased with Labor policy. Maxine, though, motivational. Rudd campaign, very positive feel to it. Howard campaign negative, backward looking.
Looking forward himself.

On Peter Garrett. Voted Labor, really excited Peter in there. Agrees with aboriginal issues caller, but everyone is the same, have to go through hard times. I’m excited.

Claudia, upset with media. For criticising Kev on length of speech, after seeking always short sound bites. Now complain. Therese Rein, journalists, in Canberra seeking school for her son. Made something of an if, that Therese said, and drummed it into something like they would not be living at the Lodge.

Peter. Brendan a turncoat. Former ALP, 20 yrs. How can you trust a man who?

Compares Costello brothers. Lindsay, pamplet issue, indicative of conservative attitude, this country, they will do anything to stay in power. Tony refers back to Graham Richardson, anything it takes. Caller reverts to Bali bomber link in pamphlet.

Labor could be in a little bit of trouble. Staunch Liberal voter. From equally staunch Labor family member voters. Wondering where Labor will be in 3 years, Labor may rue where US potential recession may leave it. Kevin is brilliant young man and well intended, said most sincerely. Not a great fan of Nelson. No concern over his changing from one party to another. Capable, but he won’t be there in 3 yrs. Liberal Party has tendency to destroy and go for each other.

Dave wants a leader who won’t lie, says this is what I’m going to do, do it and if it stuffs up, just admit it. Caught Howard out about saying not doing and vice versa. Cites GST. Goes on to cite AWB, Howard putting himself beyond being blamed.

Too early to talk about leadership. (This from a man who I have heard well before the election, talking of distrusting Labor). Rudd, minister for all, if he sticks to it, good, otherwise I’ll be in there with to shoot him down. The lady (Julia) looks good. Education and work are allied.

On Nelson. Looking forward to when the Panzer tanks start arriving in the country, he ordered them and he deserves to be there when they turn up. Small man all over. Wrong decisions defence equipment. So, so happy and optimistic about Kevin Rudd. Cannabis for hemp. (not talking smoking) Clothes, rope, etc.

Caller knows Kev via Labor Party affiliation. Concerned over Kev going too far right, will they deliver on social objectives, consult with and empower the community. It is more than visiting a homeless shelter. Optimistic, but guarded.

James believes it is time for a change for a more youthful…This Liberal govt just dispensed with, thank God, as an ex infantry, this Howard Govt bought American tanks, not Leopards. American stuff tends to break down all the time, according to his mates in the armoured division.

For your project, William, in part.