The Australian Spontaneous Politician Combustion thread

Albedo said:

We want this over three weeks ago.

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No, we want this over three years ago.

Completely wrong thread for this, but:

Vale Bob Hawke

I thought the old bugger would live forever.

I thought the same about Gough, and I reckon he almost did.

Helix said:

Completely wrong thread for this, but:

Vale Bob Hawke

I thought the old bugger would live forever.

I thought the same about Gough, and I reckon he almost did.

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whereever they are is where I want to end up. If Fraser is also there - just for the opposing view

Just saw the news. RIP.

And then I saw more proof of the onion muncher's lack of class.

Helix - you know the big planter box on my courtyard with the cyclamens in it? That came from Hawkie's house back when he was married to Hazel. I will stick a candle there for you.

be frank said:

Just saw the news. RIP.

And then I saw more proof of the onion muncher's lack of class.

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I hope that gibbering shitgibbon loses his fucking seat on Saturday.

mccardey said:

Helix - you know the big planter box on my courtyard with the cyclamens in it? That came from Hawkie's house back when he was married to Hazel. I will stick a candle there for you.

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Thank you!

Warren Brown's cartoon just hit my fb feed and it's wonderful.

On the eve of the election, the Murdoch rags have had to put Bob Hawke and his legacy all over their front pages.

Right, people. Three hours and forty-five minutes to go on the east coast. Are we ready?

I'm ready. This might not be pretty. I'm predicting a Morrison win and a swing to the hard right.
Because I have misjudged my fellow Australians at literally every election since 1994

Helix said:

Right, people. Three hours and forty-five minutes to go on the east coast. Are we ready?

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No.

I'm mentally preparing for this to go more the way of the NSW state election than the Vic one.

And I wish I didn't have the flu right now, because I can't even drink away my misery tonight in the event of disaster.

Eta: it probably doesn't help that I'm in qld atm , so the mood is more ON and UAP than ALP and greens.

Quite important website: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/federal/2019/results

Extremely important website: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-09/has-antony-green-called-the-election-yet/11095794

Albedo said:

Phew, home.

Which network has the least worst panel? Keep in mind I can only get Seven and Nine at my place (and SBS, but the cheap bastards don't have a panel, just a 'news special' at 10 pm! I'll be blotto by then!)

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Guardian Australia says: If you’re still undecided about where to watch the election coverage (and intend to double-screen Politics Live, obviously), here’s a list of which politicians will be offering their skills as commentator to which TV channel.
Channel Nine: Julie Bishop, Tanya Plibersek, Anthony Albanese, Brigid McKenzie.
Channel Seven: Chris Bowen, Jenny McAllister, Michaelia Cash, Craig Laundy.
Sky: Mathias Cormann, Richard Marles
ABC: Penny Wong, Arthur Sinodinos
Chanel Ten: Kristina Keneally, Trent Zimmerman

Guardian Australia also has a nice live-feed.

And we're off!

Am watching on ABC, because Penny Wong. Also I can cope with Sinodinos, as long as he's got his memory back. I don't think I'd be able to manage any of those other Coalition fuckwits.

Sky's panel also includes Credlin, Bolt, and Alan Jones. *shudders *

It's going very well so far.

be frank said:

Sky's panel also includes Credlin, Bolt, and Alan Jones. *shudders *

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If ever there was justification for a tactical nuclear strike...

Albedo said:

Maybe I'll turn over just as Bill looks a certainty, just to watch their souls die.

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Gah! To paraphrase the west wing: Go outside, turn around three times, and spit! (Do not tempt the wrath of the whatever from high atop the thing!!)

I'm keeping a close eye on the four North and Far North Queensland seats -- Kennedy (Katter), Leichhardt (Entsch), Herbert (currently held by Cathy O'Toole, ALP, by 30-something votes) and Dawson (Christensen). Katter will be back in, I expect, but I'd love to see Entsch and especially Christensen booted out.

The results are starting to come in for all of those except Herbert.