Diary of our stinking Govt.

[boris1gary]

As it's more than 100 days now, it has been suggested that a new thread was needed.  The current govt has been breaking promises and telling lies at a rate so fast it's hard to keep up.

This below is worrying, "independent" pffft, as if your own doctor is somehow what? biased, it's ridiculous. So far there is talk of only including people under a certain age 30-35, for now. Remember that if your injured in a car, injured at work or get ill, you too might need to go on the DSP. They have done a similar think in the UK with devastating consequences.

and this is the 2nd time recently where the Govt has referred to work as welfare???? So when you go to work tomorrow (or tuesday), just remember that's welfare.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-20/disability-pensioners-may-be-reassessed-kevin-andrews/5400598

Independent doctors could be called in to reassess disability pensioners, Federal Government says

The Federal Government is considering using independent doctors to examine disability pensioners and assess whether they should continue to receive payments.

Currently family doctors provide reports supporting claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP).

But Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews is considering a measure that would see independent doctors reassess eligibility.

"We are concerned that where people can work, the best form of welfare is work," Mr Andrews said at a press conference.

[Anonymous]

He made a speech in front of the media to thank the troops that are helping to eliminate the ISIL threat...No microphone, no script and apparently no audience!

boris - what on earth are you talking about ?  

that "speech" was made to the ADF Personnel

at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Compound.

[cherry*135]

Aps wrote:What do you want Abbott to do ? Come over and start a whole load of businesses ?

Well, yes, as explained above, he has promised to create millions of jobs. What he has actually done is target unemployed. In areas where there is no work..all the unemployed obviuosly aren't dole bludgers, but they will be dealt with as if they are.

Aps wrote: He's already paying the interest on your Hecs debt, what more do you want ?

Thanks, Tony. I didn't realise he pays that out of his own personal income. If his Govt creates more jobs as promised, those with student loans can pay back their loan. It is a double edged sword. No job or low income - grads can't pay back their loans.

[debra9275]

he did both didn't he

note the first speech, looking straight into the camera, that was his media speech 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-05/prime-minister-tony-abbott-arrives-in-iraq/5999754

[polksaladallie]

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@boris1gary wrote:

it's hard to spin the spin when you can't be bothered to find out what the spin is...hahahahahahahaahahahaaha, another reason why I don't bother with the rabid right - they don't know what they are selling yet want everyone to buy it anyway. 

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They don't know what the LNP has said, but they agree with what they said anyway.

[cherry*135]

My daughter liked the sound of the million jobs created promise by Abbott. Until she looked into it and saw the timeframe.Her being a voter in the last election and will be graduating this year..

What use to her ( and others) is a promise of new jobs in 5 or 10 years, when they one now or soon?

Besides that, Abbott won't (hopefully) still be around after 3 years.

[aps1080]

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@debra9275 wrote:

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@aps1080 wrote:

Well, he has 4 years to go then, doesn't he ?

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no he doesn't

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Why not.

The article in the link says 1 million jobs over 5 years.

It says it will fall at least 200,000 jobs short.

So He was elected 12 months ago, he has 4 years to go to achieve the target ?

[debra9275]

It says it will fall at least 200,000 jobs short.

that's only what the abbott govt. is claiming.... in reality... it is not true

like the rest of their promises

[cherry*135]

I am compelled to requote this 🙂

boris1gary wrote:
it's hard to spin the spin when you can't be bothered to find out what the spin is...hahahahahahahaahahahaaha, another reason why I don't bother with the rabid right - they don't know what they are selling yet want everyone to buy it anyway.
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Polks wrote:
They don't know what the LNP has said, but they agree with what they said anyway.

ROFL

[debra9275]

ummm aps, next fed. election is next year..2016

[aps1080]

Well we shall see in 4 years time then won't we.

And since you are doing such a good job of talking down everything,
I suppose it will be worse than that !