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Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

donnashuggy — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:46:09 GMT

Poor white farmers, does anyone know? It doesn't sound right coming from sky news.

Re: Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

just_me_karen — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:02:01 GMT

I didn't read that news, but did they also use the terms "uneducated" or "insular"?

Perhaps they were likening abbott supporters to tea party supporters in the USA?

I think I agree with the article, it reminds me of that research that demonstrated radical right wingers have a low IQ and poor education completion 😄

Re: Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

donnashuggy — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:29:35 GMT

Yes too much seems to be going the American way I would prefer to describe them as switched off as opposed to switched on

Re: Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

spotweldersfriend — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:45:11 GMT

Because 'hayseeds' might upset them.

Re: Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

acacia_pycnantha — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:44:48 GMT

No, "poor white farmers" doesn't sound right at all.

"Filthy rich graziers" is a much more accurate term.

Re: Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

rawr*i*r*dinosaur — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 07:45:56 GMT

Because they're not allowed to call people mentally retarded on TV

Re: Why do they describe Abbott supporters as

red_wolfey — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:34:51 GMT

Toorak tory's is a better term.