OT: Current Affairs and Politics

[Gronk]

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Why because they have beef with the nordic countries and are being bitchy in their blocking of NATO inclusion ?

Petty politics does not belong in the conversation that involves an unhinged superpower randomly threatening to nuke anyone who frustrates their brutal invasion of a border country.

Hey, maybe there’s more to it and it runs deeper than petty politics? Let’s examine that.

So when Sweden stopped selling arms to Turkey after they invaded Syria, who did they turn to ? I wonder who it is and if they owe some allegiance?

Sweden stops military exports to Turkey - Radio Sweden

Sweden halted all military exports to Turkey late Tuesday, withdrawing two permits that allowed defense companies to do business there.

sverigesradio.se

Erdogan says it is unclear whether Turkey will buy more Russian arms

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday it was too early to comment on Turkey's possible purchase of more Russian weapons given Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

www.reuters.com

If Turkey are pro-Russian why are they in NATO?

It doesn’t seem to follow Gronky.

 

[Gronk]

If Turkey are pro-Russian why are they in NATO?

It doesn’t seem to follow Gronky.

Turkey have been in NATO since the 50's.

They are firmly fence sitters re Russia and not in a Switzerland way..

Partners or rivals? Russia and Turkey navigate awkward alliance

Ahead of Wednesday’s summit in Sochi between Putin and Erdogan, a summary of the ties that bind and rifts that divide.

www.aljazeera.com

 

[Eelogical]

So, the broadcasting media blackout for political advertising comes into effect at midnight tonight. Sadly, this enthralling, riveting and captivating election campaign is about to enter it's death throes phase. The genius minds that are the driving force behind the respective advertising strategies have dug deep into the well of.....mediocrity. 'It's not my job' and 'a hole in the budget' are commercials for the ages. Ones that rival Clive Palmer from 2019. Thank f**k they will be gone within hours.

 

[hindy111]

They should throw the loser off the harbour Bridge and let them swim to shore.

 

[hindy111]

Odds are getting closer. Is the tide turning?

 

[Eelogical]

They should throw the loser off the harbour Bridge and let them swim to shore.

They would have to be thick-skinned to survive the fall.

 

[Bandwagon]

Odds are getting closer. Is the tide turning?

Polling near always tightens the closer the election becomes, cause merkins start to really decide who they'll vote for.

 

[hindy111]

Polling near always tightens the closer the election becomes, cause merkins start to really decide who they'll vote for.

I'm going with an upset. ScoMo another term.

 

[Incorrect]

I'm going with an upset. ScoMo another term.

Yeah I'm leaning the same way... I'm at the point now where I'd be surprised if he lost whereas 2 months ago I thought he was a million to one shot....

 

[strider]

If Labor cant win this they may aswell give up .... surely its done and dusted

 

[Twizzle]

 

[Incorrect]

If Labor cant win this they may aswell give up .... surely its done and dusted

I would contend they were in a stronger position last time and lost, so maybe not time to completely give up if they lose again....but yeah, time for some serious introspection if they f**k it up again....

 

[Eelogical]

Polling near always tightens the closer the election becomes, cause merkins start to really decide who they'll vote for.

I expect more merkins to vote before Election Day than last time, and it's a growing trend.

 

[Bandwagon]

I expect more merkins to vote before Election Day than last time, and it's a growing trend.

Numbers reported are suggesting that is indeed the case.

 

[hindy111]

I'll vote Saturday at 4.30pm

 

[Bandwagon]

If Labor cant win this they may aswell give up .... surely its done and dusted

I've bet your lefty it's done.

 

[Eelogical]

If Labor cant win this they may aswell give up .... surely its done and dusted

In reality, it's come done to the better of two evils. Neither are inspiring the country with hope and a way forward.

 

[Eelogical]

Numbers reported are suggesting that is indeed the case.

I voted last week. Like many others, I knew which party I was voting for. Besides, less people to deal with including no lines and thankfully less 'how to vote' hawkers out the front.

 

[strider]

I've bet your lefty it's done.

Im considering putting righty on a Labor win. I dont offer up righty lightly