Hare-Clark is so, so strange.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
Good - if somewhat ironic - article on the level of meta-political commentary going around which has absolutely no relation to things of importance.
http://afr.com/p/opinion/commentariat_l … G3ZKDWzJ7O
http://afr.com/p/opinion/commentariat_l … G3ZKDWzJ7O
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
I like political fluff. Makes my job more interesting. I think ultimately most people make their voting decisions on unsubstantial matters rather than the ones they consider 'important' to the operation of a country.
Tony Abbott in trouble today over comments that have been construed by some as being a dig at Julia Gillard for being barren. The man doesn't help himself.
Edit: Uh-oh Tony.
Tony Abbott in trouble today over comments that have been construed by some as being a dig at Julia Gillard for being barren. The man doesn't help himself.
Edit: Uh-oh Tony.
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His point isn't so much about political "fluff" so much at it is about "meta"-politics, ie. horse race politics - judging something based on its political merits or the political tactics involved, not on what it actually is. Get too wrapped up in that sort of meta-political analysis and you lose sight of what people actually care about, which is what happened a few weeks back.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
Pretty sure this is legit (and posted minutes ago to my newsfeed)
People calling BS, the admin of the page replied: "I went out with my college at uni, i had 5 friends pit on by Slipper."
Coalition protests against the mining tax, claiming it will unfairly bring in money from successful miners. Pledges to get rid of it.
Revalation that in its first three months the mining tax hasn't cost mining companies anything.
Coalition protests against the mining tax, claiming it is useless at bringing in money from successful miners. Pledges to get rid of it.
Revalation that in its first three months the mining tax hasn't cost mining companies anything.
Coalition protests against the mining tax, claiming it is useless at bringing in money from successful miners. Pledges to get rid of it.
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I really don't see the problem with a tax no one pays. Though I find the fact that no one pays it kind of troubling...
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
I don't like Swans commitment to get the budget into surplus, but it'll be great to say "suck it" to the libs when he does.
There are two ways the whole surplus thing will work out.
- Swan succeeds in achieving surplus. Says "I told you so" to the Liberals while they say that it's a small surplus and won't last anyway while maintaining that Labor is fiscally irresponsible.
- Swan doesn't succeed in achieving surplus. Liberals say "I told you so" and say it proves Labor is fiscally irresponsible.
Both tediously predictable.
Also on another note with this Maxine McKew book thing - why is anyone acting surprised that apparently Julia Gillard plotted to overthrow Kevin Rudd? I thought that would have been obvious two goddamn years ago when Julia Gillard, you know, overthrew Kevin Rudd.
- Swan succeeds in achieving surplus. Says "I told you so" to the Liberals while they say that it's a small surplus and won't last anyway while maintaining that Labor is fiscally irresponsible.
- Swan doesn't succeed in achieving surplus. Liberals say "I told you so" and say it proves Labor is fiscally irresponsible.
Both tediously predictable.
Also on another note with this Maxine McKew book thing - why is anyone acting surprised that apparently Julia Gillard plotted to overthrow Kevin Rudd? I thought that would have been obvious two goddamn years ago when Julia Gillard, you know, overthrew Kevin Rudd.
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At least our gov can balance a budget
Swan's in the wrong business - would make a killing as an accountant. Some of the "savings" measures in the budget are hilarious.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
Well, don't be surprised if that's the sort of gig he ends up in after politics.
There's a lot of dollar signs in the future for an ex treasurer who knows where the money is.
There's a lot of dollar signs in the future for an ex treasurer who knows where the money is.
You think there's going to be any money after Labor are done?
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Just want to say that this week's 'WTF M8' award for political daftness has to go to the New South Wales Government. After announcing huge cuts to health, education, and public service and justifying these with criticisms of the previous Government and the billions of dollars of debt they were left in, the NSW Government found after an auditor-general's report that it actually had a billion or so more than it thought and was in fact in surplus.
However on top of this the 'WTF M8' is presented specifically to NSW Treasurer Mike Baird for, in announcing this surprise extra money found in the couch cushions, insisted that it was a bad thing and is somehow someone else's fault.
However on top of this the 'WTF M8' is presented specifically to NSW Treasurer Mike Baird for, in announcing this surprise extra money found in the couch cushions, insisted that it was a bad thing and is somehow someone else's fault.
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No, I think this week's "WTF M8" for genuine "what the actual fuck?!" levels of just plain weird goes to Chris Bowen, in what has to be the oddest response to an immigration issue I've ever seen.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political … 28j1f.html
So apparently the solution to immigration issues is now to excise Australia... from Australia.
Bizarre.
http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political … 28j1f.html
So apparently the solution to immigration issues is now to excise Australia... from Australia.
Bizarre.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
We need to introduce categories in the 'WTF M8' awards because Chris Bowen definitely deserves one for that bizarre idea.
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The whole of Australian politics is 'WTF M8'
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Dilbert_X wrote:
The whole of Australian politics is 'WTF M8'
True.
Also, I found this from Greg Combet kind of funny.
Some pretty clever ad libbing there. A shame Anna Burke's batteries started running out and she had to stop him.
He was responding to Tony Abbott claiming that the Carbon Tax was threatening to destroy the Spring Racing Carnival and other big events.
Also, I found this from Greg Combet kind of funny.
Some pretty clever ad libbing there. A shame Anna Burke's batteries started running out and she had to stop him.
He was responding to Tony Abbott claiming that the Carbon Tax was threatening to destroy the Spring Racing Carnival and other big events.
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Next thing Abbott is going to claim the carbon tax is preventing the second coming of Christ, and it's also the reason why the kids are dying in Africa.
I'd prefer to see a lot less 'clever ad libbing' in Parliament and a bit more useful work.
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do you ever watch or listen to any parliament?
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman
Occasionally, as far as I can tell its a total waste of space.
What does 'clever ad libbing' achieve for the taxpayers exactly?
I'd prefer to see some productive bills go through the place, just for the novelty value.
What does 'clever ad libbing' achieve for the taxpayers exactly?
I'd prefer to see some productive bills go through the place, just for the novelty value.
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so that's a "no". then.
The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
~ Richard Feynman
~ Richard Feynman