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Re: Dick Smith
Reply #15 - Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:17pm

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:15pm:

Bam wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:09pm:

mothra wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 7:26pm:

“I Am Being Silenced” Dick Smith Says In Interview With National Media Network

Dick Smith’s voice isn’t being heard, millions of Australians were told today.

The entrepreneur told Fairfax – publisher of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald – that it was getting harder and harder for ordinary millionaires with retail chains named after them to get any kind of traction in the media.

He singled out the ABC, saying it was the national broadcaster’s role to step in to tell the stories of marginalised Australian business people who, unlike others, rarely have their voices heard on mainstream media.

“I’ve got an opinion and yet the ABC won’t report it. It’s basically treason,” Mr Smith said.

Smith said his only option now was to follow the lead of other voiceless, marginalised Australians and run a multi million dollar advertising campaign to outline his opinions.

http://www.theshovel.com.au/2017/09/06/i-am-being-silenced-dick-smith-says-in-in...

Just so everyone knows, this is posted on The Shovel, a satirical website, so don't take this too seriously.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/dick-smith-to-campaign-aga...

What is it about dick that appeals to you so much, Gordy?

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Reply #16 - Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:18pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:17pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:15pm:

Bam wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:09pm:

mothra wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 7:26pm:

“I Am Being Silenced” Dick Smith Says In Interview With National Media Network

Dick Smith’s voice isn’t being heard, millions of Australians were told today.

The entrepreneur told Fairfax – publisher of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald – that it was getting harder and harder for ordinary millionaires with retail chains named after them to get any kind of traction in the media.

He singled out the ABC, saying it was the national broadcaster’s role to step in to tell the stories of marginalised Australian business people who, unlike others, rarely have their voices heard on mainstream media.

“I’ve got an opinion and yet the ABC won’t report it. It’s basically treason,” Mr Smith said.

Smith said his only option now was to follow the lead of other voiceless, marginalised Australians and run a multi million dollar advertising campaign to outline his opinions.

http://www.theshovel.com.au/2017/09/06/i-am-being-silenced-dick-smith-says-in-in...

Just so everyone knows, this is posted on The Shovel, a satirical website, so don't take this too seriously.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/dick-smith-to-campaign-aga...

What is it about dick that appeals to you so much, Gordy?

His politics. You seem fixated on his name. How long have you been fixated on Dicks?

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Reply #17 - Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:19pm

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:18pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:17pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:15pm:

Bam wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:09pm:

mothra wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 7:26pm:

“I Am Being Silenced” Dick Smith Says In Interview With National Media Network

Dick Smith’s voice isn’t being heard, millions of Australians were told today.

The entrepreneur told Fairfax – publisher of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald – that it was getting harder and harder for ordinary millionaires with retail chains named after them to get any kind of traction in the media.

He singled out the ABC, saying it was the national broadcaster’s role to step in to tell the stories of marginalised Australian business people who, unlike others, rarely have their voices heard on mainstream media.

“I’ve got an opinion and yet the ABC won’t report it. It’s basically treason,” Mr Smith said.

Smith said his only option now was to follow the lead of other voiceless, marginalised Australians and run a multi million dollar advertising campaign to outline his opinions.

http://www.theshovel.com.au/2017/09/06/i-am-being-silenced-dick-smith-says-in-in...

Just so everyone knows, this is posted on The Shovel, a satirical website, so don't take this too seriously.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/dick-smith-to-campaign-aga...

What is it about dick that appeals to you so much, Gordy?

His politics.

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Reply #18 - Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....I agree with Dick Smith!!!

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Reply #19 - Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:22pm

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....

Why - because he's a millionaire with a helicopter?

Are you serious?

Why should he be given any more consideration than anyone else?

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Reply #20 - Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:33pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:22pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....

Why - because he's a millionaire with a helicopter?

Are you serious?

Why should he be given any more consideration than anyone else?

No....Because he has an opinion and is entitled to it....If you have a different opinion I am happy to hear it???

Huh

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Captain Caveman Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 6211 Gender:	Re: Dick Smith Reply #21 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 8:35am Go Dick. Need more Australians fighting for Australians. The sooner the better.
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Reply #22 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 9:40am

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:33pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:22pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....

Why - because he's a millionaire with a helicopter?

Are you serious?

Why should he be given any more consideration than anyone else?

No....Because he has an opinion and is entitled to it....If you have a different opinion I am happy to hear it???

Huh

Opinions are like arseholes.

Why is this particular arsehole worthy of consideration for PM?

Seriously!

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 49841 Gender:	Re: Dick Smith Reply #23 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:04am Dick Smith is a great Australian But he would be more suited to a Premier - where 'domestic' issues are more the go. PM's need to have a more 'International' interest and support for the International. PM's serve the USA anyway. GG's serve the UK. So as a Premier - he would be pretty awesome.
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Re: Dick Smith
Reply #24 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:07am

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 7^th, 2017 at 9:40am:

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:33pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:22pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....

Why - because he's a millionaire with a helicopter?

Are you serious?

Why should he be given any more consideration than anyone else?

No....Because he has an opinion and is entitled to it....If you have a different opinion I am happy to hear it???

Huh

Opinions are like arseholes.

Why is this particular arsehole worthy of consideration for PM?

Seriously!

Come on Greg, you of all people should be supporting him. He's probably going to run as an Indi in the next election in Warringah, and he's got a good chance of winning

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juliar Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 22966	Re: Dick Smith Reply #25 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:33am Is Dick Smith the male version of Pauline ?
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Reply #26 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:33am

Gordon wrote on Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:07am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 7^th, 2017 at 9:40am:

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:33pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:22pm:

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....

Why - because he's a millionaire with a helicopter?

Are you serious?

Why should he be given any more consideration than anyone else?

No....Because he has an opinion and is entitled to it....If you have a different opinion I am happy to hear it???

Huh

Opinions are like arseholes.

Why is this particular arsehole worthy of consideration for PM?

Seriously!

Come on Greg, you of all people should be supporting him.

Why is that?

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 139931 Gender:	Re: Dick Smith Reply #27 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:35am Gordon wrote on Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:07am: He's probably going to run as an Indi in the next election ... He's joined the Sustainable Australia Party.
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greggerypeccary Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 139931 Gender:	Re: Dick Smith Reply #28 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 10:50am I'm checking out his party now. Seems okay, so far ... http://www.sustainableaustralia.org.au/
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Reply #29 - Sep 7^th, 2017 at 11:13am

philperth2010 wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 10:20pm:

Gordon wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 6:07pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6^th, 2017 at 5:29pm:

Never has a man been so aptly named.

Wants to increase tax on richest 1%
Reduce unsustainable immigration levels
Pro Australian made

Which of those do you disagree with?

None....I think his ideas should be looked at and judged on their merit....I agree with Dick Smith!!!

Everyone's ideas should be looked at on their merit, even from people one normally disagrees with.

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You are not entitled to your opinion. You are only entitled to hold opinions that you can defend through sound, reasoned argument.

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