Tony Abbott’s New Ministry – The Musical!

Who is the Minister for Confected Outrageous Pantywetting?

Hunt is Minister for the Environment, a masterstroke if it means he won’t have his hands on climate change.

Wow.

Apparently it’s not only leftists who monitor twitter.

Having said that. The fact that there is only one woman will draw fire; a symptom of the era.

One wonders if it is compulsory to have at least one Jew, one aboriginal, one red indian & an amputee to be truly worthy.

Best human for the job should always get the job.

That’s not to say I’m particularly naïve about why those appointed by Abbott were appointed.

“Best human for the job should always get the job.”

Spoken like a true wingnut.

“Over himself, over his own mind and body, the individual is sovereign” ~ John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1859)

“Whatever crushes individuality is despotism, whether it professes to be enforcing the will of God or the injunctions of men.” ~ John Stuart Mill, On Liberty

Haha…

I read that quote somewhere else today & thought of it when IPA started quoting you, John Stuart Mill.
You get about, don’t you.

I like the quotes, btw. Although I’ve often seen that one bastardised to congeal Islam with terrorism.

Positive discrimination and affirmative action are so last century.

“……..eg Ruddock is a zombie … Andrews demonstrated foolish decision after stupid decision … and Peter Dutton really is a First Class Fuckwit™…….”

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…………………..its great to see the Lefties get more shrill as the electoral defeat sinks in

So I suppose that both major parties have differing structural imbalances that are now easily identifiable.

The ALP’s problem is its Union hack domination whereas the LNP has a problem in recruiting women. There are a few around but its as if there is a generation of them missing. Where are the ones in their late 40s early 50s. Julie Bishop is around 57 and there’s a pretty big age gap between her and Kelly O’Dwyer and Michaelia Cash.

“………them deciding not to follow the ALP’s lead in prioritising the endorsement of female candidates.”

Is there merit in favouring people according to gender or is it just that very few women want to get involved in politics ?

The gender imbalance seems to be a worldwide phenomena in Western Democracies.

Some more male dominated than others

“Did you have trouble with childbirth at all”

I think we can take that as a given if you wish to address the subject properly. But even then that has not stopped many women participating in the general workplace post child rearing……..just not politics

……*rolls eyes*…………..*shakes head*

abc1 news, lta Buttrose is moaning about Joolee being only `woman` in cabinet, Vanstone saying previous govt was full of women, but you wouldn`t hold it up as a reason for more women.
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*funny* buttrose seems to be a tory too

‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ 730 tends to see everything as pro or anti ‘teabagz’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ 🙄
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NOT REALLY.
More along the lines of, fair or unfair AND
factual or bullshit,
the torys/teabags/cranks-for-hire just tend to wander into one side of the argument more than the other

More Crabb claptrap,
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ rejoiced at the probable loss of Sophie Mirabella from the political landscape? ‘ ‘ ‘
then,
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Equal representation means ‘including the chicks you can’t stand’. Otherwise it doesn’t mean a thing. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
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Crabb ignores, Sophies had her run, been a bit of an arse-hole on issues in and out of politics, and lndi are dumping her, it is their choice, whole point of voting usually. Mixing Sophie into a post about JB only doubled-down the incompetence.

Ricky has a colourful turn of phrase.

What was it 730 said? Something like ‘the teabagz will take comfort from your comment…’ This to HD.

As if (about) the most original and independently minded thinker around should restrain or modify his input because 730 has a ‘teabagz’ fetish.

Tony Abbott has been our PM now for 45 minutes.

In Palm Beach the sun is still shining but I can hear the agonised wails of the inner city elitists as they sit in their Surry Hills and Darlinghurst Coffee shops with their SMHs and their glasses of Chi about to spoon some quinoa into their awaiting slobbering gobs.

“Many of the principles say to me they would prefer to make further investment to the order of $150 billion but we are not competitive – very much because of that approvals process which has dragged out years.

“If we can come back to the level of competitiveness, there is $150 billion of decisions that will be taken across the resource and energy sectors – that is a huge bridge while we try to breath life back into manufacturing, agriculture and education which have been great strengths of the country.”

Andrew Robb

Looks like rolling out the welcome mat didn’t work.

“Today we welcome to the portfolio the new Minister for Agriculture Mr Barnaby Joyce MP and the new Parliamentary Secretary Senator the Hon. Richard Colbeck … We believe that the department is well-positioned to work with our new Minister and Parliamentary Secretary to progress the priorities of the new government … We look forward to working with our minister and parliamentary secretary, our industries and our stakeholders on these areas of focus in the coming months.” ~ Andrew Metcalfe AO, Secretary, DAFF. Monday, 16 September 2013

‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ So, as we know: one woman.
With no-hopers like Peter Dutton in the cabinet and the likes of, say, Kelly O’Dwyer outside it, it is impossible to maintain that merit had anything do with the selection process. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ” ‘ ‘ ‘ This is as near as damn it to the living embodiment of jobs-for-the-boys as you’re likely to see in a major institution this side of the twentieth century. ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-18/dunlop-the-intelligent-design-of-tony-abbotts-new-cabinet/4965704
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seems like dunlop is poking a bit of fun at `merit` too dunny

When the ownership of a company changes, the CEO is often replaced, particularly if they were closely aligned with the previous owners.

I struggle to understand the (feigned?) outrage when a few ALP oriented department heads are replaced by a new government.

Some people simply regard public servants as protected species, even the very highly paid (and possibly partisan) ones.

“I see that since the new govt was sworn in CW has put the cafe on the market…”

LOL

Certainly is a place to suicide in

……………It is clear that we are not in the good books with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), one of the key humanitarian organisations,” she said……………..”

Coming from the UN…………………..Care Factor ? = ZERO

In a dramatic turn of events which can only be described as “sheer insanity”(and perhaps altogether highly entertaining), Prime Minister Julia Gillard has launched a savage attack on the Federal Opposition declaring that the Coalition would “banish women” from parliament in exchange for “men in blue ties.”

sheer insanity? Or Perception?

(Yes, Australia’s status in the world is no doubt enhanced by the Millenium Development goals effectively being abandoned, AusAID being rolled up, and Julie Bishop’s sustained concerns as Shadow Foreign Minister about attacks on the poorest peoples in the world being ignored by responsible office-holders.)

The PPL is on Abbott’s wish list, if the Senate is obstructionist then he’ll have to kiss it goodbye.

(Nope, there is no ground for even suggesting that JG was prescient on the issue of abortion be(com)ing the plaything of men.)

Evil Walrus

 He was going to spend the first week in Indonesia, then with the Indigenous community. I count that as two broken promises already.

 There was a ‘budget emergency’ attributed to ‘waste’, but now they are considering stimulus?? That is what they defined as ‘waste’

 There was a ‘budget emergency’ but then the mid-year budget update is delayed by months? Can we assume now that there was no budget emergency?

 He promised not to sack any Public servants. They would go by natural attrition, then he sacked three chiefs on the day he was sworn in.

 He promised not to sack any Public servants. They would go by natural attrition, then he sacked 1200 temporary positions at Centrelink

 Which surplus promise do we go by? First saying that it would be back to surplus by end of next year, then 4 years, now ten years.

 He said there would be no surprises. Was the expectant minister for science surprised?

 Bronwyn Bishop was promised to be Minister for Seniors, that does not exist anymore.

 No Minister for International Development. Julie Bishop claimed on the first July “It has been Coalition policy since 2010 to appoint a Minister to oversee the foreign aid budget”. That has now been merged into another ministry altogether.

Our charismatic revolutionary leader will receive much praise amongst the cafe set.

“Was the expectant minister for science surprised?”……………And who was that ?’

Sir…sir, Dennis Jensen was surprised.

Looks like Indonesia is one he was frantically dumping on the eve of the election

You’ll have to accept my humblest

TONY Abbott has retreated from a pledge to visit Indonesia in his first week as prime minister if he wins the election.

The Opposition Leader now says he will visit Australia’s northern neighbour “as soon as is reasonably possible” if elected on Saturday.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/election-2013/tony-abbott-backs-away-from-jakarta-visit-vow/story-fn9qr68y-1226708968792

‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘  There was a ‘budget emergency’ attributed to ‘waste’, but now they are considering stimulus?? That is what they defined as ‘waste’

 There was a ‘budget emergency’ but then the mid-year budget update is delayed by months? Can we assume now that there was no budget emergency? ” ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
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considering Mr-Rabbits been screaming non-stop about budget/finance waste/emergency and talking-down our economy generally, Mr-Rabbit and his re-heated howard zombies should have hit the ground running, but they seem to be moving like treacle
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l guess it is harder to juggle, herding zombies and maintaining daughters virginity, than l thought.

Sorry, teabaginfluenza, you need to reread & interpret what I typed.

Never once did I say that Abbott had chosen on merit. In fact, I even left a clear caveat to that effect.

I even somewhat agree with Dunlop. Which in no way invalidates my opinion that affirmative action is fallible…or that the best human for a job should get the job.

You are taking a broader statement of principle, of mine, and misconstrued it with a specific situation involving the Abbott Ministry.

I certainly am not afflicted with bag influenza. I am not supline before ‘elites’ either.

(Short answer: No.
Longer non-answer, perhaps in response to Dunlop’s last, on accrued interim damage: W(h)ither and whether a return to an Abbott Golden Age, itself returning to a Howard Golden Age, in the by and by?)

I find the discussion that occurs from time to time about Abbott’s attitude to his daughter’s virginity perplexing.

Hands up all those fathers who would prefer their daughters (or children) to be promiscuous.

I think his daughters were probably teenagers when he made the comment, and (I think) most fathers would probably provide similar advice to girls of that age.

On the other hand I find the public hand holding a little odd.

(I, for one, welcome our new US Ambassador, John Berry…

…and his spouse, Curtis.)

dunny,
comment @September 16, 2013 11:21 pm *not-a-reply* *sarc-alert*
is part of @September 16, 2013 11:01 pm
comment, but l fcuked it up not realizing you had posted in-between.
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‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘I certainly am not afflicted with bag influenza. I am not supline before ‘elites’ either.’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
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‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘Is anyone really surprised that Abbott is doing lots of things he said he would do .. .. & plenty he said he wouldn’t?’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
‘ 🙄 when it come to slash and burn, no surprise here dunny
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so-called merit is usually a front for `nepotism` and/or things/people paid-off/bought-off,
(watch teabags claim `merit` for gina and rupert)

Clive Palmer is 98 votes ahead now

Cant wait to hear Clive give a few statements under Parliamentary Privelege.

It should give the newspapers plenty of headlines………..

“ln my household, it was very much noticed, and described as `creepy`.”

Creepy is that really weird Nescafe advert with the father and daughter in the kitchen not saying anything but staring and smiling at each other sipping crap instant coffee when suddenly the grand daughter waltzes in on them.

Makes my skin crawl……………YUK

‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘Link?’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
(Mr-Rabbits regime will also cling to the dark-ages)
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/abbott-promises-a-day-of-action-straight-after-he-is-sworn-in-20130917-2txam.html#ixzz2fCmQJLnC
there is no shortage of dark-age and flat-earth ideals over at Liberal-org either egg, take ya pick

Barry O’Farrell is a Liberal of merit and should eventually set the monk straight on the gay issue. In the meantime…..

Do you have a link for that story?

(Mr-Rabbits regime will also cling to the dark-ages)
‘ ‘ ‘ ‘Do you have a link for that story?’ ‘ ‘ ‘ 🙄
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sbs1 news SAYS,
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‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘The Abbott coalition will seek legal advice on the ACT government’s same-sex marriage bill in a clear sign they’ll consider repealing it if they deem it outside the law.

The ACT government on Thursday introduced a Marriage Equality Bill to legalise same sex marriage that will allow gay and lesbian couples to be married in the territory by the end of the year.

AT-A-GLANCE: Same sex marriage around the world

It’s expected to pass the Legislative Assembly as soon as October, with the Greens supporting the Labor minority government on the move.

That would make the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to allow same sex marriage.

However, when asked about the legislation, Liberal Prime Minister Tony Abbott replied the ACT government was entitled to do what it wanted – as long as it stayed within the confines of the law.

“(Attorney-General George Brandis) will be seeking legal advice on precisely how far the ACT can go on this,” he said.

“As you know under the constitution the Commonwealth has responsibility for marriage and the attorney will be seeking advice on precisely how far that extends.”

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher earlier said her government was working towards people being able to marry under the law before the end of the year.

But she conceded it could be subject to challenge in the High Court or overturning by a vote of both houses of federal parliament.

“We know there’s some risks attached with this legislation,” Ms Gallagher told ABC radio.

“But we don’t think those risks should stop us proceeding with a commitment we made to the people of the ACT in the election campaign last year.”

Under the law, anyone who can’t marry under the Commonwealth’s Marriage Act will be able to wed.

The commonwealth act defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

Couples from outside the ACT would be able to get married in the territory but their relationships may not be recognised in their home state.’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
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http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2013/09/19/brandis-seek-advice-act-gay-marriage

Ta

The sbs1 news reader must have mis-read somewhere,
which l used, (NT) which l can`t find myself, but only ACT,
if anybody comes across NT please drop the link here.

Abbott is a conservative dickhead.

On the other hand Gillard used the issue divisively and dishonestly

‘teh-oz is reporting fundy christians already squeezing Mr-Rabbits nuts on the issue,’

Hate media can’t be trusted, they just make shit up.

This election keeps giving in the Senate

The Brick with Eyes, the Lib Dems, the Motoring Kanga Poos, the Sports and Beer guy and now it looks like the Sex Party will win last Tassie Seat.

“Show me your map of Tassie ”

LOL

Good to see that” Department of Trying to Scare the Shit out of Everyone ” abolished .

Goodbye Tim (dams will never be filled) Flannery.

Trying to reduction the climate in 100 years is no more scientic than trying to predict the economy in 100 years.

It just plain out and out BULLSHIT

Clive will no doubt ” resign his seat in disgust” at some point.

I’d say just after they send the final memo to him about filling out the pecuniary register.

I like, JJ, he/she’s very noice …

It is a he, TB Queensland, just to clear things up, but thanks for the nice words. I must admit though, I am a little disappointed at some of the excuses offered up here to defend the mimicry of Julia Gillard to her “blue tie” speech, and the evidence before them now that it appears that she was right after all. Maybe a mirror is not welcome here? Perhaps I should simply put it away?

“blue ties” were discussed sometime ago …

Yes, it was, but egg had linked to it just as I posted, and I noted the remarkable accuracy she displayed.

… maybe a little more subtle in helping others to “see” the truth might have been better …

I don’t think level of subtlety has anything to do with it. She was subtle for years, then fog horn loud, then, finally, openly mocking. And yet still, some prefer not to see it.

There are bound to be plenty of “Blue Ties” in both parties.

And there are. What Julia Gillard pointed out is that, in the Liberal party, there is a conga line of “Blue Ties”, that has nothing to do with merit.

“What Julia Gillard pointed out is that, in the Liberal party, there is a conga line of “Blue Ties”, that has nothing to do with merit.”

I dont recall her speaking of merit in the same sentence ?

Did she………….?

Anyway lack of merit is precisely why she’s “toast”

Reveal yourself tiny songstress…!

You mean like all of the other with screen names here reb? I simply followed a link that egg had commented on to the discussion you were having back then.

“lost its way” – carve it on her tombstone.

It’s kinda cute that people are still trying to make a case for Our Julia.