Actually, the Liberal party in Australia is a Centre-Left party, not Centre-Right. And for that reason Peter Dutton is about to suffer the same humiliation as Poilievre - and for the same reasons.
Loved Pierre Poilievre until he accused the indomitable freedom fighter German MP Christine Anderson of being 'hateful' and 'racist', which she is not. Certainly not that I've seen. In fact, CA has been nothing less than an inspiration in my veiw. This was enough to make me question Poilievre's resolve against the approved narratives.
I agree with you George but I think we are seeing the consequence of too much and easy times which do not require hard men. "Hard times make strong men". It seems that we need some hard times to regenerate the strong men and that collapse is now inevitable. On a world wide basis, Trump's actions seem likely to cause the collapse of China which will affect us and give us the hard times we need to bring us back to reality.
Well said George. Australian politicians are in the main, gutless and simply out to get elected so they can enjoy the power that goes with doing stuff all, until the next election rolls around. Rudd is the classic example; stay quiet, offer nothing, criticize the PM and let the media do the rest. Australia desperately needs a LNP/Nationals candidate with some balls to to stand up and offer a credible alternative, otherwise we're just Canada.
I think you are right. Dutton will find himself in a dark place. Our only hope is that there might be quite a number of seats going to the small parties and that Labor loses some seats as well.
Perhaps this is Dutton's race to lose, not Albo's race to win...?
I've love to say that one of the smaller parties will come up trumps on the day, but I know how people vote, and with preferential voting at play, no doubt we'll get a (major) party that nobody really wants. I wish people would learn how to vote properly. Another 3 years of Labor will spell absolute disaster for this country. Maybe people will wake up then...? Maybe...
Dutton has been white-anted by the lefties in the LNP and apparently doesn't have what it takes to stare them down and stand firm on principle. His successor will be of the left and it then really will be Labor/Liberal, Tweedle Dum/Tweedle Dee. Not that you can really blame political leadership beyond a point - Canadians and Australians have a lot in common: treat them like rubbish, lock them down, deny their rights, half ruin their economy, effectively force them to take dangerous and unproven 'vaccines' then gaslight them when all-cause mortality and unaccounted for injury and disease rates start going through the roof immediately afterwards, effectively ignore their overwhelming rejection of proposed government constitutional changes, push immigration numbers to never before seen heights and create a housing crisis and cultural conflicts as a result, indoctrinate their children with anti-science climate change dogma and sex identity lies, and reward yourself with pay rise after pay rise and what will they do? They'll re-elect you! The sheeple Melbournians did it and now we're about to see it nationally (with much help from our fraudulent 'preferential' voting system). Soft people create hard times and the next three years will see this country descending into the kind of hell that Britain is already suffering. Pathetic.
The 2 party preferred system just gives the public the illusion of Democracy. The 2 parties actually agree on the big ticket items that are destroying our prosperity, our children's future, freedom of speech and the Australian way of life. It is rather like being offered a shit sandwich and forced to take a bite -and then being told we have a choice.
TO ciereszko. When you talk of getting smaller parties together it smacks of Teal.Teal is a farce but vote for One Nation followed by Libertarians, People First, Katters Australia Party, Central Alliance and United Australia Party
I'd like to clarify what I said: Teal are not smaller parties; they are crypto Labour and Liberal supporters. If the parties you mention get together to be united that would be create at least third force in a Parliament and then would be able to stop hopeless policies by 2 main parties. This is pity that the parties you mention, having similar programs cannot get together and present a program which will bring the change to Australia.
I’m going to be very sad to see a smiling Albo come election day. Poilievre seemed so promising. He called out Trudeau beautifully and handled the media well. A disappointing result.
George, this is advice that could have/ would have made a difference if heeded a month ago. In my view it’s too late. Dutton has run a no risk campaign. And why has Dutton been virtually the only senior Liberal up front? Where have the others been who may have injected some bite into the message ( assuming there was a message)? Such as Jacinta Price who led on the ‘voice’ campaign? Hopefully the minor parties will have some success but everyone should get ready for another three years of incompetent, destructive Labor rule.
I have voted for One Nation for many years and always will but I must tell you there is a rumour going round that One Nation is siding with Labour. Reference to One Nation's affinity was mentioned on substack.com. Might be a good to put a few notices on substack.com that this is definitely not true
Actually, the Liberal party in Australia is a Centre-Left party, not Centre-Right. And for that reason Peter Dutton is about to suffer the same humiliation as Poilievre - and for the same reasons.
Loved Pierre Poilievre until he accused the indomitable freedom fighter German MP Christine Anderson of being 'hateful' and 'racist', which she is not. Certainly not that I've seen. In fact, CA has been nothing less than an inspiration in my veiw. This was enough to make me question Poilievre's resolve against the approved narratives.
I agree with you George but I think we are seeing the consequence of too much and easy times which do not require hard men. "Hard times make strong men". It seems that we need some hard times to regenerate the strong men and that collapse is now inevitable. On a world wide basis, Trump's actions seem likely to cause the collapse of China which will affect us and give us the hard times we need to bring us back to reality.
You are spot on Tony. Unfortunately Aussies have a massive reality check coming our way.
Well said George. Australian politicians are in the main, gutless and simply out to get elected so they can enjoy the power that goes with doing stuff all, until the next election rolls around. Rudd is the classic example; stay quiet, offer nothing, criticize the PM and let the media do the rest. Australia desperately needs a LNP/Nationals candidate with some balls to to stand up and offer a credible alternative, otherwise we're just Canada.
Totally agree with you George!
The Coalition have lost my vote and a lot of people I know because they don't stand for anything.
They have no conviction and too wishy washy.
Yes Gerard Rennick for the senate and one nation for the lower house
Another astute piece, George!
I think you are right. Dutton will find himself in a dark place. Our only hope is that there might be quite a number of seats going to the small parties and that Labor loses some seats as well.
Perhaps this is Dutton's race to lose, not Albo's race to win...?
I've love to say that one of the smaller parties will come up trumps on the day, but I know how people vote, and with preferential voting at play, no doubt we'll get a (major) party that nobody really wants. I wish people would learn how to vote properly. Another 3 years of Labor will spell absolute disaster for this country. Maybe people will wake up then...? Maybe...
I can’t believe he lost, he was so much better than his opponent, Pierre makes Dutton look like a clown, we have no hope of getting rid of elbow
Dutton has been white-anted by the lefties in the LNP and apparently doesn't have what it takes to stare them down and stand firm on principle. His successor will be of the left and it then really will be Labor/Liberal, Tweedle Dum/Tweedle Dee. Not that you can really blame political leadership beyond a point - Canadians and Australians have a lot in common: treat them like rubbish, lock them down, deny their rights, half ruin their economy, effectively force them to take dangerous and unproven 'vaccines' then gaslight them when all-cause mortality and unaccounted for injury and disease rates start going through the roof immediately afterwards, effectively ignore their overwhelming rejection of proposed government constitutional changes, push immigration numbers to never before seen heights and create a housing crisis and cultural conflicts as a result, indoctrinate their children with anti-science climate change dogma and sex identity lies, and reward yourself with pay rise after pay rise and what will they do? They'll re-elect you! The sheeple Melbournians did it and now we're about to see it nationally (with much help from our fraudulent 'preferential' voting system). Soft people create hard times and the next three years will see this country descending into the kind of hell that Britain is already suffering. Pathetic.
The 2 party preferred system just gives the public the illusion of Democracy. The 2 parties actually agree on the big ticket items that are destroying our prosperity, our children's future, freedom of speech and the Australian way of life. It is rather like being offered a shit sandwich and forced to take a bite -and then being told we have a choice.
Spot on George!!!
100% right George.
I remember that in 1980s Democrats kept the bastards honest. Now me missing the 3rd party to keep 2 main parties closer to voters.
Maybe time arrived to get all smaller parties together and create third, stronger party to break this hopeless duopoly?
TO ciereszko. When you talk of getting smaller parties together it smacks of Teal.Teal is a farce but vote for One Nation followed by Libertarians, People First, Katters Australia Party, Central Alliance and United Australia Party
Thank you for your comment.
I'd like to clarify what I said: Teal are not smaller parties; they are crypto Labour and Liberal supporters. If the parties you mention get together to be united that would be create at least third force in a Parliament and then would be able to stop hopeless policies by 2 main parties. This is pity that the parties you mention, having similar programs cannot get together and present a program which will bring the change to Australia.
I’m going to be very sad to see a smiling Albo come election day. Poilievre seemed so promising. He called out Trudeau beautifully and handled the media well. A disappointing result.
It certainly is, can’t believe Canadians are so so stupid, I thought they might have been smarter than us Aussies
George, this is advice that could have/ would have made a difference if heeded a month ago. In my view it’s too late. Dutton has run a no risk campaign. And why has Dutton been virtually the only senior Liberal up front? Where have the others been who may have injected some bite into the message ( assuming there was a message)? Such as Jacinta Price who led on the ‘voice’ campaign? Hopefully the minor parties will have some success but everyone should get ready for another three years of incompetent, destructive Labor rule.
George - I dont find comfort in this comment. We will know soon enough where we stand.
You nailed it George.
I have voted for One Nation for many years and always will but I must tell you there is a rumour going round that One Nation is siding with Labour. Reference to One Nation's affinity was mentioned on substack.com. Might be a good to put a few notices on substack.com that this is definitely not true