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[the phantom menace]

Interesting parallels for Dutts with what's happening in Canada - the "Trump effect" in action.

Why Canada’s election result is an uncomfortable one for Dutton

The Trump effect has just hit Canada’s election – and it could rub off on Australia’s.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Gary Gutful]

I think so. Pierre Pollliveveveverrreee was odds on before orange man returned.

 

[the phantom menace]

By the way, its very disappointing to see Dutton fumble, because Albo is a shell of a person and his government are fairly average. But, at least Albo isn't bat shit crazy and that will be enough for me to vote Labor for the second time in 4 years (and the second time in 29 years).

Albo's best days are behind him. But yes, he's the obvious (only?) non bat-shit crazy leader to choose from.

I hope he sees Biden's biggest mistake, and instead uses this term to properly build up and cleanly handover to an obvious successor, at the end of the second year.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Albo's best days are behind him. But yes, he's the obvious (only?) non bat-shit crazy leader to choose from.

I hope he sees Biden's biggest mistake, and instead uses this term to properly build up and cleanly handover to an obvious successor, at the end of the second year.

Who do you see as his successor? I'm not sure there are any obvious standouts.

 

[the phantom menace]

Who do you see as his successor? I'm not sure there are any obvious standouts.

Yeah, it's a completely blank field from what I can see... immediate choices are probably only Angus Taylor (who's been positioning himself) or Sussan Ley (incumbent deputy) - but I don't see either of them as being able to lead a credible opposition.

Perhaps it'll be time for some generational change in the LNP? Someone younger and capable enough... I don't know how the factions and numbers etc work in that party, but David Coleman might be a roughie and grow into doing a half decent job, if he holds and his seat doesn't become marginal?

 

[Gary Gutful]

Would love to see Angus take over from Albo. Wong should replace Dutton as well.

 

[the phantom menace]

Penny Wong won't leave the Senate. Not sure who the one to take over from Albo will be... maybe Chalmers, or if we see a new female deputy (presumably not Tanya Plibersek) then we'll know what they've got in mind.

There's actually more leadership talent for the LNP in the Senate than in their House of Reps.

 

[JokerEel]

I hope Dutts has a good alternative career lined up from next Tuesday.

Didn't he make his money in child care or something like that?

Fairly sure he will be fine though like all politicians they are in it for the pension

 

[Gary Gutful]

Penny Wong won't leave the Senate. Not sure who the one to take over from Albo will be... maybe Chalmers, or if we see a new female deputy (presumably not Tanya Plibersek) then we'll know what they've got in mind.

There's actually more leadership talent for the LNP in the Senate than in their House of Reps.

I think you know what we both need to do. Phantom leading ALP, Gary leading LNP. Let the worm decide the winner.

 

[Gary Gutful]

The worm = @hindy111

 

[crocodile]

Didn't he make his money in child care or something like that?

Fairly sure he will be fine though like all politicians they are in it for the pension

He did. Handout from Dad and married a rich chick.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

the least tough "tough guy" out there

You just described every cop

 

[Gronk]

Interesting parallels for Dutts with what's happening in Canada - the "Trump effect" in action.

Why Canada’s election result is an uncomfortable one for Dutton

The Trump effect has just hit Canada’s election – and it could rub off on Australia’s.

www.smh.com.au

Canada guy was a big time banker prior to politics and was the architect of the US Treasury Bonds sell off by Japan, China, Switzerland etc and won a lot of admirers. That move alone tanked the entire tariff bullshit and exposed the US’s soft debt underbelly.

There is a perception by some that Trump’s motive is to collapse the economy so that he can refinance the US debt at a lower rate, however that concept is flawed, as Treasury Bonds are negotiated at the basis if risk.

Already the 10/15/20 year US Bond rate has crashed and now is fluctuating. Refinancing U.S. Treasury debt isn't as straightforward as refinancing a mortgage. Treasury bonds are influenced by market risk. The green back is no longer the safe haven or stable currency that it used to be.

 

[Gronk]

Ch9 Resolve Poll




For those who say that polls mean nothing, Shorten etc, it looks like you’re on a winner.





LINK

 

[Twizzle]

The worm = @hindy111

you'll have to post in the Panfers forum if you want to converse with old mate, he's abandoned us

 

[Twizzle]

who wants the youth vote the most ?

 

[Gronk]

who wants the youth vote the most ?

Uncle Clive txt me and said that he plans to scrap all HECS debt. You believe him, right ? Right ?

 

[bazza]

Uncle Clive txt me and said that he plans to scrap all HECS debt. You believe him, right ? Right ?

He is going to build high speed rail too

 

[Gronk]

He is going to build high speed rail too

Is that before or after Titanic 2 ?

 

[Stagger eel]

I got text by the Trumpet people warning me not to vote for Pauline because she's in bed with the Duttster!

so I won't be asking Pauline out on a date anytime soon.