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Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites
Jun 24^th, 2007 at 7:19pm

This is just what we need, an influx of Labor party 'plants' in the runup to the election. Note also the pro-Liberal spin - the article 'acknowledges' that the Liberals are doing the same thing, but focus almost exclusively on Labor. The newspaper article was titled 'Labor kicks off online poll blitz' but they abviously decided 'propaganda war' makes it sound more sinister.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21950948-2702,00.html

Labor mobilises troops for propaganda war

LABOR has begun mobilising its troops for a barrage of pre-election propaganda with members encouraged to target blogs and internet news sites.

With an invocation to “support Labor and spread the word in three easy steps”, ALP national secretary Tim Gartrell has called on supporters to use their internet connections.

The Liberals are also cooking up their own internet strategies for a poll expected in November.

The 2007 election promises to see the biggest web-based campaign yet seen in Australia.

In 2004 there was a de-facto truce between the parties on using the web, with neither convinced the internet had yet reached a critical mass.

This was despite the success of the US Democrat presidential candidate Howard Dean in mobilising voters.

But the explosion of internet use is expected to transform the campaign.

During the NSW election campaign in March, Labor and the unions lampooned then Liberal leader Peter Debnam using a Village People song, In the Navy, circulated via e-mail.

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Reply #1 - Jun 24^th, 2007 at 9:40pm

This will be interesting - does it mean that they will actually be entering different political forums as stooges for either party?

I think there are already some at work. You can always tell the Liberal plants - they repeat the Howard doctrines verbatim - but there's never any substance once they are questioned.

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AusNat 14/88 Ex Member Gender:	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #2 - Jun 24^th, 2007 at 9:46pm You know what..... my head will be in the sand.
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Reply #3 - Jun 24^th, 2007 at 9:48pm

mantra wrote on Jun 24^th, 2007 at 9:40pm:

This will be interesting - does it mean that they will actually be entering different political forums as stooges for either party?

I think there are already some at work. You can always tell the Liberal plants - they repeat the Howard doctrines verbatim - but there's never any substance once they are questioned.

fascinating mantra..next time you notice one can you point him out?

So I may quietly observe.

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Reply #4 - Jun 24^th, 2007 at 10:32pm

mantra wrote on Jun 24^th, 2007 at 9:40pm:

This will be interesting - does it mean that they will actually be entering different political forums as stooges for either party?

I think there are already some at work. You can always tell the Liberal plants - they repeat the Howard doctrines verbatim - but there's never any substance once they are questioned.

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mantra Gold Member Offline ozpolitic.com Posts: 10750 Gender:	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #5 - Jun 25^th, 2007 at 8:50am Actually Oceans - I think we've got one on this forum - no need to point "it" out. Can confidently spout the Liberal doctrine - but has no idea what it means.
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40763 Gender:	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #6 - Jun 25^th, 2007 at 10:00am Oh Oh, pick me pick me !!!!!!!! How do I apply to be a liberal stoogie ?? Do I get paid ? Remember my "When johnny comes marching home again" song ?? That was genius
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freediver Gold Member Online www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 49260 At my desk.	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #7 - Jun 25^th, 2007 at 10:37am I often notice an article in the media about one particular parties new 'tactic' that they are launching. Then you see a few people following through on it on the forums, this one included.
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Reply #8 - Jun 25^th, 2007 at 9:15pm

mantra wrote on Jun 25^th, 2007 at 8:50am:

Actually Oceans - I think we've got one on this forum - no need to point "it" out. Can confidently spout the Liberal doctrine - but has no idea what it means.

mmm mantra..yes I do see. And as you say, much ado about nothing.

Sprint wants to be picked..what do you think????

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mantra Gold Member Offline ozpolitic.com Posts: 10750 Gender:	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #9 - Jun 25^th, 2007 at 9:20pm Sprintcyclist would be perfect - although he is far more informed than the average liberal stooge - but he could always pretend he wasn't.
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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 40763 Gender:	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #10 - Jun 26^th, 2007 at 8:30am Aaaawwww thanks ladies So nice of you. Will try to put up a bit of a "less informed" vaneer Is exciting, got a new "string to my bow" now.
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IQSRLOW Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 1618	Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites Reply #11 - Jun 26^th, 2007 at 1:25pm mantra wrote on Jun 25^th, 2007 at 9:20pm: ...but he could always pretend he wasn't. Then he would be one step ahead of you Mantra. How much is Rudd and the boys paying at the moment? or do you just perform 'favours' for them?
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Reply #12 - Jun 27^th, 2007 at 4:03pm

Make up your mind IQ - one moment you say this:

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While I do not agree with your politics, you can post some intelligent and debatable stuff

In the next breath you are denigrating the Greens specifically after I said I voted for them - and now you are accusing me of working for the Labor Party.

Did you know that the Greens and the ALP are two different parties?

What is your purpose for coming to these forums - is it to stalk me or Oceans? Because I'll say this again - you have nothing to offer except bitterness and vitriol.

Are you jealous of me or have I said something to hurt your feelings?

If it is none of the above - why would you waste your time following us around and hanging off every word we write - especially as you show such little interest in politics?

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Re: Labor/Liberal shills to invade websites
Reply #13 - Jun 27^th, 2007 at 4:20pm

I said 'you can post intelligent and debatable stuff' as opposed to 'you do post intelligent and debatable stuff'

I don't denigrate the Greens because you vote for them LOL. I denigrate them because they are party of and for the foolish.

The Greens and the ALP are a quasi-coalition ergo they deserve the same level of respect (although hypothetically, if I had one bullet left I'd choose 'sound bite Bob' over Kruddy)

Are you jealous of me or have I said something to hurt your feelings?

How long have you suffered from delusions of grandeur?
Do you have a problem with someone who disagrees with your sometimes, extremist viewpoints?

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Reply #14 - Jun 27^th, 2007 at 4:32pm

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Do you have a problem with someone who disagrees with your sometimes, extremist viewpoints

No - not at all IQ. But I do have a problem with someone who delves into the depths of depravity and foul language (eg your comments on Cracker) to express her disagreement. A sensible and challenging argument would be more interesting.

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