OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[***super_nova***]

Did he really say that?  It looks like he did:

“We have a strong and credible broadband policy because the man who has devised it, the man who will implement it virtually invented the Internet in this country. Thank you so much, Malcolm Turnbull.”

The facts:

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/06/tony-abbott-malcolm-turnbull-invented-the-internet-in-australia/

[newstart2380]

So are you saying he sold his stake in the company for $57m, if this is true what a great business man he must be and that is the type of person we need run this country and maybe get it out of this horrible $300B debt.

[newstart2380]

Well, the only way to send the boats back would be for our navy to escort them into Indonesia's territorial waters, which would be an aggressive act and Indonesians would have perfect right to shoot at them.  Encroaching on their sovereignty  would certainly strain the relationship.  And do not forget that population of Indonesia is some 250 millions.  🙂 

Then the same goes both ways but people in Australia and hopefully our leaders have the good sense not to retaliate. Don't forget Indonesia relies very heavily on our tourism and aid which is quite substantial. They want our help but also want to dictate what happens with the boat problem.

[catsnknots]

 that is off topic.....;-)

but... if he did say that, I guess it is a possibility.... we have been threatened with damaging our relationship with Indonesia over less....

if Indonesia is going to start a war with us because we make their fishing vessels, packed with people  that the Indonesian Police helped out, turn around and go back into their own waters then Rudd is dreaming... 

Indonesia has no right to attack Australia when we don't even have to enter their sovereign waters to get that job done... that would be seen as an act of aggression. 

[newstart2380]

if Indonesia is going to start a war with us because we make their fishing vessels, packed with people  that the Indonesian Police helped out, turn around and go back into their own waters then Rudd is dreaming... 

Indonesia has no right to attack Australia when we don't even have to enter their sovereign waters to get that job done... that would be seen as an act of aggression. 

unfortunately the Indonesian government and their people don't think like we do, have no sense of diplomacy and would probably not consider the aid Australia gives every year. Maybe stop aid to Indonesia and see what happens.

[cherry*135]

Indonesia does consider the aid they get from Australia. You don't bite the hand that feeds you.

That is one reason why Aust gives them so much aid... better to have a friendly relationship with them, than they become an enemy (especially a country located very close to Australia).

[sniper_patrol]

How embarrassing for poor 'ol Tony. I don't think he has a clue about broadband or how the internet works. Malcolm must have cringed when he heard that LOL

Is it true 'ol Tony is about to release another new book. I believe it's called The Lizard Of Oz

[newstart2380]

How embarrassing for poor 'ol Tony. I don't think he has a clue about broadband or how the internet works. Malcolm must have cringed when he heard that LOL

Is it true 'ol Tony is about to release another new book. I believe it's called The Lizard Of Oz

Uncalled for, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. You are becoming just like LL with your defamatory remarks.

[para-sights]

It was a very odd thing to say given than the Lib NBN plan is largely unpopular.

[freakiness]

OMG... did Kevin Rudd really say that Indonesia will start a war with Australia over the Coalition's policy of sending boats back??? 

Is Indonesia really that eager to start a war with us??? 

No, Rudd did not say that.

[freakiness]

I do believe he was joking when he said that.......

No, he wasn't joking.

We have a strong and credible broadband policy because the man who has devised it, the man who will implement it virtually invented the Internet in this country. Thank you so much, Malcolm Turnbull.