tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post3725223620413388596..comments2023-11-05T23:07:01.842+11:00Comments on Grog's Gamut: On the QT: The Aspirational ClassGreg Jerichohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04956402439870441083noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-23199815451155261032011-02-23T01:57:31.746+11:002011-02-23T01:57:31.746+11:00Tony Abbott is the self-described "political ...Tony Abbott is the self-described "political love child of Bronwyn Bishop and John Howard"Casablancanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-89029425383557909502011-02-22T09:58:07.213+11:002011-02-22T09:58:07.213+11:00Whatever you think about the feebleness of Shorten...Whatever you think about the feebleness of Shorten's 'Spiritual Mother' jibe about Bronwyn Bishop and Tony Abbott, it did have the effect of making me reflect back to that brilliantly acerbic skit on 'Little Britain' about the Upper Class Twat still breastfeeding from 'Mummy' as a grown up.Hillbilly Skeletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-17451762960815278602011-02-22T09:55:00.312+11:002011-02-22T09:55:00.312+11:00You're right that the Gillard government needs...You're right that the Gillard government needs to keep its attack on the Coalition's Asylum Seeker policies sharply focussed. They could do worse than speak to Tim Flannery when it comes to getting some new attack lines on the Coalition out there. He came up with a couple of doozies on Q&A last night, such as the First Fleet contained Portuguese Pirates and Black West Indians on board, which suggests that our national Whiteness hasn't been that 'White Australia' from the get go. Of course he mentioned the Afghan Cameleers, who a lot of Australians already know about. Add to that the Chinese who have been here since the Gold Rush, and plenty of other examples besides, and you end up with a potent argument for an Australia that almost seems to have been 'Multicultural' from Day 1. Successfully, to boot. Add to that Gina castelain's witty comment that Aboriginal Australians have had to put up with 'Boat People' for about 400 years now, and it can be seen that the best way to take the wind out of the Coalition's Nativist WASP sails, is to take the piss and hit them 4 square with the truth. Speaking of which, Jonathan Holmes should get a Gold Star on his forehead this week for his 'Boning' of 2UE & 2GB, and their Coalition bumboys, or is it it the other way around? :)Hillbilly Skeletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-51753970509446223772011-02-22T08:28:14.655+11:002011-02-22T08:28:14.655+11:00I see that QT remains the national harlequinade. D...I see that QT remains the national harlequinade. Do we pay them enough?Sir Ian Crispnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-83683273180504081462011-02-22T07:03:24.502+11:002011-02-22T07:03:24.502+11:00Did sheehan really write that? Hopefully he has a ...Did sheehan really write that? Hopefully he has a deep sense of irony but I suspect not. I know first person to invoke Nazis loses but I.immediately thought of ein volk ein Reich ein fuhrer. Msm missing main game although I note u are picking it up. Gillard knows the biggest charge against rudd was he had inquiries but never did anything. Jg is action. Nbn legislation through, price on carbon coming, health deal find , the levy. In a few years she will have a good story. Abbott if he continues on his just say no line will get to the end of those two years with punters thinking he good at saying no but what would he do if in government? That may explain gillard asking two it three times yesterday what Abbott's health policy is now that all premiers have signed in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-55001600256549605402011-02-22T03:21:36.064+11:002011-02-22T03:21:36.064+11:00After seeing Q&A this evening I think that hav...After seeing Q&A this evening I think that having Nelson the One Nation guy on was a pretty good call. He came across as such a fool, who will only attract fools to his cause. The audience were no fools!<br /><br />Tony Jones seemed affably determined to promote a positive atmosphere around the multicultural issue and some constructive thinking about global warming. Tim Flannery was great, Anna Bligh brilliant and we met a very capable and charismatic Gina Castelain who pointed out that her ancestors had been dealing with boat people for several hundred years. Barnaby was Barnaby.<br /><br />PS Glad you were unimpressed by Shorten. Where has the idea come from that he thinks he is hot favorite to get the PM's job? Is it Opposition mischief making and wishful thinking? Or is he really that ambitious that he'd risk Labor's future by undermining our best hope for survival and re-growth?Patricia WAhttp://Patricia WAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-82897774814442712942011-02-22T00:28:25.195+11:002011-02-22T00:28:25.195+11:00As I understood her before mid-2010, what we are b...As I understood her before mid-2010, what we are beginning to hear again is the real Julia. This is a good thing. We know from her pre-parliamentary career that her heart is in the right place and we know from her pre-PM career that she is able to express herself and what she stands for.<br />I want to see more of this stuff. If you aren't true to your ideals, then what is the point of power? Obama wasted his first 2 years thinking he could reason with the right but he was wrong. The Conservatives take no prisoners (they already sacked the Menzies House bloggers) - the prize is too important for compromise if the right is not genuine, and mostly it is not. <br />Abbott's script is destruction and obstruction. It seems Labor is trying to re-ignite the light on the hill. For our sake as a nation, let's hope they succeed.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894826694101357885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-42015104591201320582011-02-21T23:59:21.467+11:002011-02-21T23:59:21.467+11:00Anon - you're right - my mistake.
Ahhh cheer...Anon - you're right - my mistake. <br /><br />Ahhh cheers bforte, so that's what he was about. Hmmm still doesn't make sense given Shorten was not being silent.Greg Jerichohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956402439870441083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-65798490483191615242011-02-21T23:30:57.181+11:002011-02-21T23:30:57.181+11:00Greg,
Paul Sheehan is a propagandist, so maybe we...Greg,<br /><br />Paul Sheehan is a propagandist, so maybe we shouldn't be looking for logic in what he writes. He is one of the self-righteous who is beyond criticism. A Citizen Above Suspician'...did you ever see that wonderful Italian film?Longfulannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-89418835540317599362011-02-21T23:24:06.655+11:002011-02-21T23:24:06.655+11:00Yes, 'spiritual mother' IS what he said,ew...Yes, 'spiritual mother' IS what he said,ew....<br />Also, Shorten was more like a smartarse kid in grade 3 who was determined to show the big kids he wasn't going to behave. Infantile, but so pleased with himself!judehttp://www.twitter.com/sister_ratchednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-57874731871114194482011-02-21T23:15:02.803+11:002011-02-21T23:15:02.803+11:00Abbott has had a blackout recently -- nodding and ...Abbott has had a blackout recently -- nodding and glaring in silence for over a minute....<br /><br />...bfortenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-45083880495477871732011-02-21T23:12:15.390+11:002011-02-21T23:12:15.390+11:00oops representative not 'represetive' (ugh...oops representative not 'represetive' (ugh) - DMWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-22787493171182883872011-02-21T23:10:46.433+11:002011-02-21T23:10:46.433+11:00Grog,
thanks for another 'cleansing dose of su...Grog,<br />thanks for another 'cleansing dose of sunshine' on the antics in the house.<br /><br />This may have come in too late for you to comment on:<br />http://www.andrewleigh.com/blog/?p=575<br /><br />The people of Fraser have an extraordinary represetive and his speech deserves wide coverage.<br /><br />DMWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434369190746987531.post-54831587899540734282011-02-21T23:08:22.243+11:002011-02-21T23:08:22.243+11:00Spiritual MOTHER, I thought he said.Spiritual MOTHER, I thought he said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com