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Reply #15 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:26pm

Its time wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:07pm:

Whilst it especially sweet when it's your team this is one of those issues that we should unite on and demand a federal investigation into corruption leaving no stone unturned, these pricks are meant to be representing the peoples interests.

there is a bit of a difference between not declaring a bottle of win on a pecuniary interest register (not a crime) and defrauding the state of $100M

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Swagman Gold Member Offline Beware of cheap imitations...... Posts: 15095 Illawarra NSW Gender:	Re: More ALP corrupt politicians to be prosecuted Reply #16 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:27pm .....shhhh ICAC will get me for Ozpol posting during work time
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Reply #17 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:27pm

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:13pm:

Phemanderac wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:02pm:

What is this "more" bullshit, Obeid and McDonald have been the mainstream media faces for ALP corruption for the main part...

Same old gobble different turkey.

Got any others to dredge up, clearly nothing new to offer.

Ask Aunty ABC Phelmo as it was her that slapped it on her website soon enough. Maybe she is getting way too much tax-payer funds if she is wasting it on yesterday's news huh Grin

....or is it her attempt to be unbiased... Grin

They didn't use the title "more alp corrupt bla bla bullshit..." That was all on you mate.

I am sure the story itself is news worthy for some, I am also sure that the ABC were not the only possible source of the story. However, truly, it is nothing new at all, or particularly unexpected.

The only surprising news will be if either of those two grubs have a get outta gaol free card somehow...

The real interesting point made in this thread would be for a bipartisan approach to a federal ICAC.... That would be worth whatever it cost, providing of course that it has far reaching frame work and is not limited. Clearly though, neither team will jump on board that bus eh? Both have far too much at risk on that front.

Should we really be arguing Liberal Vs Labor given current outcomes?

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Re: More ALP corrupt politicians to be prosecuted
Reply #18 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:28pm

skippy. wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:10pm:

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:09pm:

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:59pm:

Vic wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:55pm:

Good to see! Now let's see Mr Sinodinos and the 10 other NSW Liberal MPs face the same. Bottle of red anyone?

What say you, swaggie???

Wink

I have no issue with that as long as the punishment fits the crime, O'farrell's bottle of plonk pales into insignificance when compared to Obeid and Macdonald.

Corruption is corruption, that's like saying I didn't rape her because I didn't cum. Roll Eyes

not even close. it is like saying I didn't rape her because I walked past her in the street and turned to stare.

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Reply #19 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:30pm

longweekend58 wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:28pm:

skippy. wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:10pm:

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:09pm:

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:59pm:

Vic wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:55pm:

Good to see! Now let's see Mr Sinodinos and the 10 other NSW Liberal MPs face the same. Bottle of red anyone?

What say you, swaggie???

Wink

I have no issue with that as long as the punishment fits the crime, O'farrell's bottle of plonk pales into insignificance when compared to Obeid and Macdonald.

Corruption is corruption, that's like saying I didn't rape her because I didn't cum. Roll Eyes

not even close. it is like saying I didn't rape her because I walked past her in the street and turned to stare.

......what did Julian Assange say Grin

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Fit of Absent Mindeness Gold Member Offline We need more fits of absent mindedness Posts: 1622 Brisbane Gender:	Re: More ALP corrupt politicians to be prosecuted Reply #20 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:46pm I hope a federal ICAC catches all corrupt politicians. If it takes down the whole parliament then so be it.
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Reply #21 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:53pm

teddybear wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:23pm:

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:18pm:

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:09pm:

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:59pm:

Vic wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:55pm:

Good to see! Now let's see Mr Sinodinos and the 10 other NSW Liberal MPs face the same. Bottle of red anyone?

What say you, swaggie???

Wink

I have no issue with that as long as the punishment fits the crime, O'farrell's bottle of plonk pales into insignificance when compared to Obeid and Macdonald.

The 'bottle of plonk' wasn't the issue.

Misleading thr Parliament was...

Wink

!I think you mean the ICAC

Both, actually......

Thanx for bringing that up.

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Lobo Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 7407 Sydney Gender:	Re: More ALP corrupt politicians to be prosecuted Reply #22 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:55pm Fit of Absent Mindeness wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:46pm: I hope a federal ICAC catches all corrupt politicians. If it takes down the whole parliament then so be it. Agree.... If we ever get a Federal unit.
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Reply #23 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:57pm

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:30pm:

longweekend58 wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:28pm:

skippy. wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:10pm:

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:09pm:

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:59pm:

Vic wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:55pm:

Good to see! Now let's see Mr Sinodinos and the 10 other NSW Liberal MPs face the same. Bottle of red anyone?

What say you, swaggie???

Wink

I have no issue with that as long as the punishment fits the crime, O'farrell's bottle of plonk pales into insignificance when compared to Obeid and Macdonald.

Corruption is corruption, that's like saying I didn't rape her because I didn't cum. Roll Eyes

not even close. it is like saying I didn't rape her because I walked past her in the street and turned to stare.

......what did Julian Assange say Grin

Sweden has some rather odd rape laws not the least of which is that a woman can change her mind AFTER THE EVENT and not wearing a condom when the other person wants you to is also rape.

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Reply #24 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:07pm

More ALP corrupt politicians to be prosecuted

It's like I keep saying: Australian politicians have been turned away from the Mafia recruiting office. As soon as our politicians turned up hoping to join the Mafia a foul smell was evident. The source of the smell was traced to the filth known as Australian politicians.

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The ALP, the progressive party, the party of ideas, the workers' friend, is the only Australian political party to roast four young Australians in roof cavities. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

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Re: More ALP corrupt politicians to be prosecuted
Reply #25 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:27pm

Fit of Absent Mindeness wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:46pm:

I hope a federal ICAC catches all corrupt politicians.

If it takes down the whole parliament then so be it.

I am alone I know! but I still believe in our system.. and I still believe for the most part they are honest and there for the benefit of the country...

like any industry its not perfect and will always attract those who think they can milk a good thing..

which is what OBEID and Mcdonald did.. they lined their own pockets...and the union guy wasnt far behind...

and dont forget this wasnt a one off like a bottle of plonk.

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Reply #26 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:33pm

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:16pm:

Its time wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:07pm:

Whilst it especially sweet when it's your team this is one of those issues that we should unite on and demand a federal investigation into corruption leaving no stone unturned, these pricks are meant to be representing the peoples interests.

I agree its a bloody shame we have been brought down to this level....at this rate we could end up with more ex pollies IN jail than OUT of it..

anyone found guilty by the courts.. nothing short of 10 years............

they go on and on about paying them well...

and they are being paid well.....

well the consequences for abusing their position must be harsh...especially when it comes to personal benefit...

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Reply #27 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:37pm

Swagman wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 2:52pm:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-20/ian-macdonald-eddie-obeid-to-be-prosecuted...

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Former New South Wales Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald have been ordered to appear in court after prosecutors decided to act on the findings of the state's corruption watchdog.

Mr Obeid is being prosecuted for alleged misconduct in public office relating to restaurant leases at Circular Quay in Sydney.

Mr Macdonald is being prosecuted for two alleged offences of misconduct in public office over the awarding of a mining licence.

In June, Mr Obeid was found to have acted corruptly by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), which said he "misused his position as an MP" to lobby ministers and a senior public servant over the retail leases.

Where's John S.

I'm sure your comrade at Pricksy Leaks will be right onto this one......

Lock him up and throw away the keys .... just make sure the 11 or so libs also found wanting, are in the cell with him

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Our esteemed leader:
I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus.

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Reply #28 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:38pm

cods wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:33pm:

Lobo wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:16pm:

Its time wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:07pm:

Whilst it especially sweet when it's your team this is one of those issues that we should unite on and demand a federal investigation into corruption leaving no stone unturned, these pricks are meant to be representing the peoples interests.

I agree its a bloody shame we have been brought down to this level....at this rate we could end up with more ex pollies IN jail than OUT of it..

anyone found guilty by the courts.. nothing short of 10 years............

they go on and on about paying them well...

and they are being paid well.....

well the consequences for abusing their position must be harsh...especially when it comes to personal benefit...

there you go again with your silliness regarding 'scale of offence'. you would send that Lib ex-senator to jail for 10 years for shoplifting???

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Reply #29 - Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:39pm

cods wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 4:27pm:

Fit of Absent Mindeness wrote on Nov 20^th, 2014 at 3:46pm:

I hope a federal ICAC catches all corrupt politicians.

If it takes down the whole parliament then so be it.

I am alone I know! but I still believe in our system.. and I still believe for the most part they are honest and there for the benefit of the country...

like any industry its not perfect and will always attract those who think they can milk a good thing..

which is what OBEID and Mcdonald did.. they lined their own pockets...and the union guy wasnt far behind...

and dont forget this wasnt a one off like a bottle of plonk.

Not really alone, cods.
All corruption should be punished.

I allowed a fair amount of leeway with my people , when it came to "foreign orders", ie. making something for themselves, or family using company materials, etc.

In 40-odd years I only had to sack one person for lying/theft.

As I said elsewhere today, it wasn't just 'a bottle of plonk'.
It was the lies associated with said bottle....

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