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| Adnan1999'ing |
did anyone see the live debate just then?
howard did worse than i thought he would.
Howard 33% Latham 67% |
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| webmeister |
Interesting debate last night, good to watch Howard squirm for a change :D
I think the debate really showed Howard as he truly is. Tired, old, lacking enthusiasm, running out of new ideas. He's lied so many times, it's all starting to come back to him and not a moment too soon. Watching the debate last night was like watching a man get painted into a corner.
I just can't understand how people can believe him, or even take him seriously.
Not that I'm suggesting any other politician is markedly different. I've always maintained that no matter who we vote for, a politician will be elected. With that in mind though, I think Latham will be a good change for Australia. Something different from the nasty, divisive politics we've come to expect from Howard. In 20 years time I think we'll look back on the last few years with sad regret. |
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| A.J. |
Agreed.
I thought Mark Latham performed very well in the debate. There were a couple of instances where he wasn't really decisive (taxes mainly) but he was very strong on education, health and national security (surprisingly!).
I though he was right on the money when he said "Australia's interests lie in our own region and we will be concentrating on security in our own country and south-east asia first"
--->paraphrasing.
The thing that was quite clear to me was the clear divide between Labor and the coalition. Kim Beasley really didn't provide a good alternative to Howard last election in terms of different policies and different ideas, but i think Mark Latham is definitely trying some new things this time around.
* Scrapping 25% increase in HECS
* Putting in measures to increases the bulk billing rate. My mother is a GP, so she has had long conversations with me on this issue and she strongly believes that it is the way to go. I am inclined to agree with her as she has far more experience than me :D
* Tax breaks for middle-income families
* Superannuation policy which was accepted by Howard in parliament
My mind was made up long before the election was announced, but i am still taking a strong interest in the campaign. |
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| Paulie |
| quote: | Originally posted by webmeister
In 20 years time I think we'll look back on the last few years with sad regret. |
Far from regret, more with gratitude... What howard is doing now is in the best interest of the Majority of Australia...Key word being majority. You cant expect him to please the minority. And the next election will prove that it has been the majority that he has been making the decisions for :) |
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| gumble |
nah i think howard will win because Australia wants a strong leader at present. We dont want radical change, times are too uncertain. Howard hasnt acted in the interests of a lot of people, especially with the whole Iraq thing. I cant beleive how much of a non-issue it really is for people. Its the whole reason i cant vote liberal this election.
But I think people will ignore that and vote liberal, just cos its too uncertain to vote in someone like Latham.
Normally it would be easy, i'd walk in an tick liberal - but im screwed as to waht to do this election. |
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