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All the journalists are in front of the Govs house waiting for Rudd to arrive.

Fascinating.

Who would have thought that an election would be called sometime before November 30?

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At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching
Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk.

skippy. wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:21pm:

At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk.

Yeas......we'll see some policies and costings from the LNP, won't we!  Yay!!

Aussie wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:25pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yeas......we'll see some policies and costings from the LNP, won't we!  Yay!!

What did you think of the economic policies announced by the Govmnt in the mini budget?

We have gone from a projected surplus, to a projected deficit of $18bn to just ten weeks later a revised deficit of $33bn!!!!!!

Tell me that's anything other than shambolic.

Aussie wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:25pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yeas......we'll see some policies and costings from the LNP, won't we!  Yay!!

You're a bit of an optimist, aren't you?

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:47pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:25pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yeas......we'll see some policies and costings from the LNP, won't we!  Yay!! What did you think of the economic policies announced by the Govmnt in the mini budget? We have gone from a projected surplus, to a projected deficit of $18bn to just ten weeks later a revised deficit of $33bn!!!!!! Tell me that's anything other than shambolic.

And we will see what 'Magic Bullet' Abbott for the economy soon, won't we, Mr. Hicks.

Aussie wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:51pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:47pm: Aussie wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:25pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yeas......we'll see some policies and costings from the LNP, won't we!  Yay!! What did you think of the economic policies announced by the Govmnt in the mini budget? We have gone from a projected surplus, to a projected deficit of $18bn to just ten weeks later a revised deficit of $33bn!!!!!! Tell me that's anything other than shambolic. And we will see what 'Magic Bullet' Abbott for the economy soon, won't we, Mr. Hicks.

But what are your views on the economic plans released in that depressing mini budget which predicts debt and unemployment to increase?

Back ending return to surplus right out to end of next term?
Seen that before haven't we??

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But what are your views on the economic plans released in that depressing mini budget which predicts debt and unemployment to increase?

It probably accurately reflects the cards which have been dealt.


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Back ending return to surplus right out to end of next term? Seen that before haven't we??

Yeas, we have.

skippy. wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:21pm:

At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk.

They will just screech something else

SOB

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Dudd is driving up to the Govs house now.

7th Sept, confirmed according to the ABC.

skippy. wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:21pm:

At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk.

Yes, now that September 7 is confirmed hopefully the whiny little bitches will shut up.

"Support Kevin on September 7!"

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 3:28pm:

skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yes, now that September 7 is confirmed hopefully the whiny little bitches will shut up. "Support Kevin on September 7!"

Ha.....guess you've been waiting to do that, Mr Peccary!

Aussie wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 3:30pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 3:28pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yes, now that September 7 is confirmed hopefully the whiny little bitches will shut up. "Support Kevin on September 7!" Ha.....guess you've been waiting to do that, Mr Peccary!

"Support Kevin on September 7!"

Now for the debate....

:)

No Habit for Abbott the Rabbit.......

:D

I wonder whether Abbott will get over his fear of Leigh Sales now. Or will she have to go on leave again, so he can be interviewed by Chris Uhlmann?

Aussie wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 2:58pm:

Quote: But what are your views on the economic plans released in that depressing mini budget which predicts debt and unemployment to increase? It probably accurately reflects the cards which have been dealt.

2007 handed a set of aces and kings.

2013 handing back 2's, 3's and 4's eh?

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 4:44pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:58pm: Quote: But what are your views on the economic plans released in that depressing mini budget which predicts debt and unemployment to increase? It probably accurately reflects the cards which have been dealt. 2007 handed a set of aces and kings. 2013 handing back 2's, 3's and 4's eh?

The state of the economy at 2007 has been done to death Mr Hicks, with one commentator today re-enforcing the IMF conclusion that the Howard years were the most 'profligate,' ever.  It seems Hayseed blew the real mineral boom opportunity we had.  But, that is history, Mr Hicks. 

When I sit at a blackjack table, yeas, there are informed decisions I can make, but I do not control the deck.

It is now time for Abbott/Hockey to tell us all about that 'magic bullet' they reckon they have, because just bagging the ALP (like you and they do) will take the uncommitted voter nowhere.

Time to anti up Mr Hicks.

The same IMF that lost billions in Russia and admitted it didn't know where it's money was?
Same IMF that appointed a rapist as its Head?
Same IMF that welcomed the Clinton cuts to sub prime lending?

Yep, I give you the IMF...

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 5:00pm:

The same IMF that lost billions in Russia and admitted it didn't know where it's money was? Same IMF that appointed a rapist as its Head? Same IMF that welcomed the Clinton cuts to sub prime lending? Yep, I give you the IMF...

Yeas, that one Mr Hicks.  It seems to be more widely recognised than you, so I'll probably give it greater credibility, just like I regard those blokes who hand out AAA Credit Ratings just a tad or more than your good self.

Yes the credit rating that gave Enron a tick just before it collapsed.

They have a tremendous track record....

;D

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 5:33pm:

Yes the credit rating that gave Enron a tick just before it collapsed. They have a tremendous track record.... ;D

Yeas, that mob.  Anyone else you reckon you are more knowledgeable than?  So far, you reckon you know more than the IMF and the three most credible international credit rating agencies.

So, who do you recommend Mr Hicks, apart from your good yourself of course.

So you don't think giving Enron a tick was an error?

Giving the sub prime lending restriction releases a big tick was an error?

These were both good decisions?

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 5:42pm:

So you don't think giving Enron a tick was an error? Giving the sub prime lending restriction releases a big tick was an error? These were both good decisions?

No, they were crap decisions, in hindsight, and if memory serves not less than a few of enrons senior executives were jailed for their part in the collapse.  Some talk of lies to the market, I believe.

Not sure exactly what you mean about the 'sub-prime' mob.  Are you referring to Lehmann Bros.?

Aussie wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 5:47pm:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 5:42pm: So you don't think giving Enron a tick was an error? Giving the sub prime lending restriction releases a big tick was an error? These were both good decisions? No, they were crap decisions, in hindsight, and if memory serves not less than a few of enrons senior executives were jailed for their part in the collapse.  Some talk of lies to the market, I believe. Not sure exactly what you mean about the 'sub-prime' mob.  Are you referring to Lehmann Bros.?

The Sub Prime lending was comtrolled previously in the United States.
The US Government released restrictions which allowed lending to be self automated and those who approved lending to consumers were the same people who had their incentives based upon how many loans were given.

This created a huge bubble or a ticking time bomb in terms of future defaulting of credit.

Those bad loans were then packaged into multi facet investment vehicles and traded on the market.
Purchased by the investment banks and Governments such as Iceland loaned off these credit packages.

Which caused the downturn of 2008.

The IMF are on record as stating that the decision of the Clinton administration "is good for the market and enables a free market movement of credit which is good for the banking community"

A big tick if you like for one of the worst decisions on regulatory control made in modern times.

Lobo wrote on Aug 4^th, 2013 at 3:57pm:

Aussie wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 3:30pm: greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 3:28pm: skippy. wrote on Aug 4th, 2013 at 2:21pm: At least the whiny little bitches will stop screeching Call the election, squawk squawk, call the election, squawk. Yes, now that September 7 is confirmed hopefully the whiny little bitches will shut up. "Support Kevin on September 7!" Ha.....guess you've been waiting to do that, Mr Peccary! "Support Kevin on September 7!" Now for the debate.... :)

Mr Peccary.......................that slug toady looking LNP fan boy Laurie Oates just STOLE your slogan on national television!