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Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay?
Jun 13^th, 2013 at 10:42pm

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/of-course-tim-isnt-gay-julia-slams-shock-jock-howard-sattler/story-e6frg6nf-1226663477403

JULIA Gillard has ridiculed a Perth radio presenter's "vile and offensive" suggestion that Tim Mathieson, her partner of seven years, could be a closeted homosexual because he owns a hairdressing business.

During a wide-ranging 20-minute interview with Howard Sattler on Fairfax Media's 6PR, Ms Gillard answered a barrage of questions about her gender war with Tony Abbott, her atheism and her personal relationships.

But the Prime Minister appeared shocked when Sattler offered her the chance to dispel "myths, rumours, snide jokes and innuendo" about her and went on to question the sexuality of Mr Mathieson, a divorcee with three adult children.

"Tim's gay?" Sattler asked Ms Gillard.

"Well, that's absurd," Ms Gillard responded.

Sattler continued: "You hear it! He must be gay; he's a hairdresser. But you've heard it! It's not me saying it, it's what people say!"

Ms Gillard replied: "To all the hairdressers out there, including to all the men who are listening, I don't think in life one can actually look at a whole profession full of different human beings and say, 'Gee, we know something about every one of those human beings. I mean, it's absurd, isn't it?"'

Sattler pressed the issue: "You can confirm that he's not?"

Ms Gillard: "Howard, don't be ridiculous. Of course not."

Sattler: "No, but are you in a heterosexual relationship? That's all I'm asking!"

Ms Gillard concluded: "Let me just bring you back to earth. You and I have just talked about me and Tim living at The Lodge.

"We live there together as a couple, you know that. Yes, on the internet, you know, there are lots of, you know, what I've referred to in the past as nutjobs, and I'm happy to use the expression again: people who peddle and circulate vile and offensive things."

The exchange ignited a storm on Twitter, with trade union boss Paul Howes tweeting: "Alan Jones' 'died of shame' comment, Howard Sattler's question to the PM today. Australian talkback radio - what a cesspit."

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Phallic Baldwin Senior Member Offline Phallic Baldwin Posts: 370 Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #1 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 10:44pm Such a classless thing to say to the prime minister, regardless of whether you like her or not
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 140073 Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #2 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 10:50pm Talk-back radio you say? Who would have guessed?
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Karnal Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 96862	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #3 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:03pm Phallic Baldwin wrote on Jun 13^th, 2013 at 10:44pm: Such a classless thing to say to the prime minister, regardless of whether you like her or not I agree, Alec. Matty will be absolutely horrified. He’s always admired Howard Sattler.
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Karnal Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 96862	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #4 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:18pm How dare they sack this man? He’s finally exposed this barren woman’s fraudulent marriage once and for all. Whatever happened to investigative journalism? Howard Sattler is a national hero. He’s a whistle blower.
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brumbie Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 994 Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #5 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:23pm Karnal wrote on Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:18pm: How dare they sack this man? He’s finally exposed this barren woman’s fraudulent marriage once and for all. Whatever happened to investigative journalism? Howard Sattler is a national hero. He’s a whistle blower. Thats her MO with journo's
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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #6 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:30pm Never answered it though did she?
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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #7 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:33pm Quote: I don't think in life one can actually look at a whole profession full of different human beings and say, 'Gee, we know something about every one of those human beings. I think you can love. Hairdressers - like wedding planners and interior designers - are well known mincers.
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Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay?
Reply #8 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:35pm

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:33pm:

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I don't think in life one can actually look at a whole profession full of different human beings and say, 'Gee, we know something about every one of those human beings.

I think you can love.

Hairdressers - like wedding planners and interior designers - are well known mincers.

Accountants are all straight.

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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #9 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:38pm What about ponces who had their arse handed to them by blokes in pyjamas who then spend the next 30 years telling everyone how bad they had it..... Are they all queer?
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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #10 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:39pm Don't worry Karnal - I'll chuck you $100 bill if I see you. Accountants like me have got plenty more.....
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Karnal Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 96862	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #11 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:40pm I’ve got my pyjamas on now, son. You tell me.
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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #12 - Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:52pm I will tell you son. Tips in life, Always look both ways when crossing. Always read the label on prescription drugs. Never bugger with the Afrikaners, we are descended from Boers. Happy days. Have another moonshine Rambo and tell us some Nam stories
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Phallic Baldwin Senior Member Offline Phallic Baldwin Posts: 370 Gender:	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #13 - Jun 14^th, 2013 at 12:04am I like Karnal and Andrei's posts in general, but not when it gets personal. Moving on - Sattler has been stood down apparently.
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Karnal Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 96862	Re: Howard Sattler to Julia Gillard - Is Tim gay? Reply #14 - Jun 14^th, 2013 at 12:09am Andrei.Hicks wrote on Jun 13^th, 2013 at 11:52pm: Never bugger with the Afrikaners, we are descended from Bores. Really? I never would have guessed. Accountants, were they?
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