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.

[fourandsixpants]

....don't forget our bumbling gaffe stricken Treasurer!

[Anonymous]

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@am*3 wrote:

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@*julia*2010 wrote:

The satire is based on recent events.....

i didn't say it wasn't.

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Then the reason to make that post was completely empty.

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no.  i asked debra if she realised 

it was satire.

whether she chooses to answer -

is up to her.

please don't make a big deal out

of it. 

[cherry*135]

"I asked debra if she realised it was satire."

I would like to know why you would ask ANYONE That question?  (which was in my first post about it)

It is quite clear that everyone posting here knew that article was satire, that was even stated at the beginning of it.  Were you trying to insult the posters intelligence by asking that question?

It is quite clear from the content in d's post she was referring to the actual real life actions of Tony Abbott, re banning Aust media, when she made that post  and requoted the satire (on the same topic).

You knew the answer to that question before you asked it.

[li.vish]

Hi everyone, the discussion is getting a little heated.  Please be sure to keep your communications civil.  Thanks!

[icyfroth]

Bill Shorten Accidentally Calls Tony Abbott 'Dad'.

In a rough start to the year, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has accidentally referred to Prime Minister Tony Abbott as 'Dad' repeatedly during an address to the National Press Club.

"And when the Australian people wonder who to blame for this era of instability they need to look no further than Dad and his shameful policies."

The slip of the tongue resulted in muffled giggles around the room as the flustered Labor leader compounded his error.

"Working families already know that Dad is not fit to run the country. It's time Dad stood down."

Realising his mistake, Shorten desperately attempted to convert his error into a trademark zinger.

"Yes, he is dad. And this economy is a dad joke. But the thing is, we're not laughing. Except all the way to the bank. Because banking reform is important too."

The Opposition Leader then produced a paper bag from his suit jacket and hyperventilated heavily for some time. 

Throughout the painful half hour long speech Shorten referred to the Prime Minister as "dad", "daddy", "the prime father", and "the man who gave me life".

Shorten dismissed any psychological readings into the mishap instead insisting that he simply misspoke and nothing more.

"People keep looking for the deeper psychological meaning behind my words but the fact of the matter is I'm not actually that deep. I'm barely conscious. The thought of having to also maintain an active subconscious is tiring." 

The Prime Minister refused to comment on the slip but curiously, when made aware of the incident, Abbott's eyes began to water and he was heard to whisper "how did he find out?"

Satire From The Backburner

[polksaladallie]

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@paintsew007 wrote:

Abbott set for low-key role in Queensland campaign

Matthew Knott, Latika Bourke 6:04 PM   Prime Minister Tony Abbott is expected to take a low-profile role in the Queensland election campaign, with Premier Campbell Newman saying the campaign is not about Mr Abbott. .......LOL smileylol:

looks like Mr & Mrs Newman are gritting their little gnashers as hard as they can!!!!!!!

going to be a very painful 6 weeks for 'em

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You can't see Nicholls' right hand in that pic.  He has had a knife in it for over a year.

[polksaladallie]

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@paintsew007 wrote:

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That comment was so sickening.  He was trying to prove he was a toughie, just like them.  A real bovver boy.

[cherry*135]

I agree, polks. At least now there are video clips of PM speeches (including very awkward silences) and other remarks made as Prime Minister on the net, so we can see/hear for ourselves exactly what he says/said.

[polksaladallie]

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@paintsew007 wrote:

What's Joe Hockey doing?

Where is he?

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Both Elvis Presley and Mario Lanza used to go to clinics when their weight had ballooned, be sedated, and drip-fed until they reduced to an acceptable weight.

Coincidentally, Lanza's records were played regularly in Presley's home, they both had operatic voices, their marriages took the same turns, they both died too early in their forties, as well as the up and down weight issues.

Not off topic, I thought that Hockey might be somewhere trying to reduce, because, as before, (when he lost the top job by one vote and was furiouis about it), he does want that job, and with others, he sees the likelyhood of a spill in the next 18 months.  The people will not easily accept an overweight leader.

Just a thought as to where he might be.

[monman12]

"....don't forget our bumbling gaffe stricken Treasurer!"

Or P007 our past surplus lacking treasurer, 6 times he promised us one was it?.

Or this wonderful one from the somewhere out there, reticent, anybody seen him, Shorten:

"I haven't see what she's said but let me say I support what it is that she said." (A pink matriarchs dream man).

And for a BIG type image: