The Down Under Lounge

[Australis]

That's where I'm staying right now with son and fam. I wouldn't have thought it so redneck either, but then the northern end of the Sunshine Coast is Palmer territory.

Going to absentee vote in my old electorate until I decide what I'm doing. Emma McBride is a good candidate.

Fisher is also next door to Dutton's seat, hence worry about him getting back.

 

[Marc]

Fisher is also next door to Dutton's seat, hence worry about him getting back.

mr potatohead's hold on Dickson (or is Dixon?) is marginal. a 2% wing to labor would mean he's toast. between 1 and 2% and his seat will be very very marginal.

 

[Australis]

mr potatohead's hold on Dickson (or is Dixon?) is marginal. a 2% swing to labor would mean he's toast.

From your keyboard to God's screen.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Where did Palmer get all this money for advertising it's like he's everywhere and he talks so much bullshit?

In the postbox today "A matter of national importance" brochure type thing from UAP.

Binned it, didn't read it, SA isn't Queensland you dumbass cunt

 

[Refuge]

Mining holdings and a nice little win in a legal case.

"Palmer's wealth is now estimated at a whopping $2.84 billion, which will make him the biggest mover on the Rich List when the 2018 edition is published in The Australian Financial Review Magazine next Friday, May 25."

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Mining holdings and a nice little win in a legal case.

"Palmer's wealth is now estimated at a whopping $2.84 billion, which will make him the biggest mover on the Rich List when the 2018 edition is published in The Australian Financial Review Magazine next Friday, May 25."

Yet he can't pay his workers hmmmmmmmmm

 

[Australis]

UAP is putting up candidates in every state, that's why you got the flyer.

And here's a thumbnail guide to each of the minor parties for the Senate.

https://www.theguardian.com/austral...lI3MXQWzCFIm72ug744SzA70sc6zw81SrEEznu7T-_8IQ

 

[Mr Soak]

UAP is putting up candidates in every state, that's why you got the flyer.

And here's a thumbnail guide to each of the minor parties for the Senate.

https://www.theguardian.com/austral...lI3MXQWzCFIm72ug744SzA70sc6zw81SrEEznu7T-_8IQ

Is the Reason Party (formerly Australian Sex Party) not putting up candidates this election? I couldn’t find them in the list.

 

[Mr Soak]

Is the Reason Party (formerly Australian Sex Party) not putting up candidates this election*? I couldn’t find them in the list.

Yes, “L”, not “R”.

Edit - meant to edit previous post instead of reply.

 

[Australis]

Hmm, no idea TBH.

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

So what's the predicted outcome? Close election? Landslide? Anyone know?

 

[Australis]

Landslide for Labor, but I have doubts - UAP muddying the waters, and the next week is going to be a shitfight. That said, the Daily Terror story about Bill's mum shifted things a bit. There's always some Outer Context event that shift things, eg, Latham's hand shake, and Howard falling off a stage the following election.

That's why I'm pushy, I honestly do believe Australia can't stand another 3 years like the previous 6, and worry much as our fellow posters in TNZ worry about Trump. And then Labor need to have a blowtorch held to their belly, we, via unions and community groups, have a chance to do that, whereas the LNP only responds to Money.

 

[Marc]

here's a good example of lacking in self awareness bolt the dolt is.

https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6034583968001?id=601727 - claims that the ABC is a menace to democracy.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

I'm not game enough to call a landslide but I do think it's going to be very, very close.

 

[Mr Soak]

I took ABC’s Vote Compass, and I’m pushed right up against Labor. Yikes. I thought I’d be more left.

 

[PlainSimpleJoel]

^ I did that a few weeks ago. Was shocked that I was close to the middle, as I thought I would be further to the left.

I think Labor will win. Looking forward to tell one party to go fuck themselves if they try and hand me anything.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Did the LNP do another deal with One Nation as well as Palmer?

 

[PlainSimpleJoel]

Not sure. I know when I go to vote on Saturday I'm gonna tell UAP to stick their junk where the sun doesn't shine.

 

[Australis]

Vote Compass
Socially progressive: left of the ALP, right of the Greens
Economic Left, just below ALP.

 

[Australis]

Separate question for Vic people.

ScoMo promises lots of money for an east -west link in Melb. Is this a real thing? Do Victorians want it?