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tmuir

Australia Votes

I'm not going to go into who I want to win or why as that is bound to cause disagreements but just give you all the facts.

Australia had its Federal election today and so far with just under 26% of votes counted there is a 5.6% swing to Labour which is enough for them to win.
Its still early days but it looks like our Prime Minister is not even going to hold onto his seat little alone win the election.
For thos interested this web site will give you up to the minute results in the counting.

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/
Sandman

Thanks Tony.

I hope whoever wins does so with a clear majority. There's nothing worse than a hung parliament.

I have to say that I've had a sneaking admiration for the way your government have tackled thorny issues in the past ten years, but as you say, that's not for discussion here.

I just hope the best party wins.

Good luck to all those down under who it will affect in one way or the other.
Graham-Jilly

no coment from this house
Graham-Jilly

just to say that were selling up and moving to the uk
Mamodman123

If its anything like our labour god help you!
tmuir

Well even though there still are a few seats not in Labour has won by a clear Majority and Liberals have conceded.
Graham-Jilly

look out uk hear we come
found a cheap place to buy
so on our way
toxx

... I'd swap with you anytime! You live in a wonderful country ...
Says Tom
Cranko

NZ has had a lobour government for several terms now and I dont feel they are delivering the goods to the real New Zealanders
johnreid

I think the whole mess in the Middle East has caused Global affects.
Wallace

Yeah I think I might pack up now and move now.

Hawaii is looking good
SillyBilly

Don't you just love the Queen!
Sandman

Wallace wrote:
Yeah I think I might pack up now and move now.

Hawaii is looking good


I can vouch for that Wallace.
toxx

... hold it! I luv the Queen to, and I'm of US, German and Austrian extraction! Here in Austria, we've a socialist/ conserv coalition. Can anybody f** up more than those 2 together? But it's still a good place to be, just like your countries, mates! As a poet once said: "Kein schöner Land in dieser Zeit!"
Cheers, me dear friends!
Says Tom
SillyBilly

Ye, consideringg most white Americans were sent over from britatin, the U.S has the right to love our Queen !
MooseMan

Graham-Jilly wrote:
look out uk hear we come
found a cheap place to buy
so on our way


A cheap place in the UK? You're 'avin a larf right?
mc_mc

MooseMan wrote:
Graham-Jilly wrote:
look out uk hear we come
found a cheap place to buy
so on our way


A cheap place in the UK? You're 'avin a larf right?


Plenty of cheap places in the US at the moment.

I'm going to buy the place next door to IndianaRog.
Cranko

Mamodman123

MooseMan wrote:
Graham-Jilly wrote:
look out uk hear we come
found a cheap place to buy
so on our way


A cheap place in the UK? You're 'avin a larf right?


Anywhere up North is cheap
toxx

SillyBilly wrote:
Ye, consideringg most white Americans were sent over from britatin, the U.S has the right to love our Queen !


... they better!
johnreid

Bring your Steam Engines and I will gladly rent you half of my house
However, coming to the US is not an escape from unsatisfactory politics.
toxx

... John, next year you guys'll have presidential elections. The US won't let me vote anymore. I'm a Democrat (here, a Monarchist ), and very fond of Hillary. Now, if I sell you my Jensen 51, would you vote for ....
Greetz, mate!
Says Tom
Cranko

Did Mr Howard hang onto his seat
johnreid

Toxx, you will always be welcome here at my place, even on election day.
I think the whole world is on a mess right now and the outcome of a few elections will only be a start towards any change. I know the Politicos in Washing ton are crying over the loss of a supporter. Maybe they will wake up and see the light, things have to change a bit before it will get better.
tmuir

Cranko wrote:
Did Mr Howard hang onto his seat


They still haven't finished all the counting and are waiting on postal votes but as he is behind 3.5% it would require a miricle for him to keep his seat.

Liberals took a hit in nearly every electrate.
I guess his 'Work Choices' reforms weren't as popular as he thought they were.
flywheel61

tmuir wrote

Quote:
I guess his 'Work Choices' reforms weren't as popular as he thought they were


Spot on, plus his lack of action on Global Warming/ cyclical Climate Cnange,

Cheers

Chris
TRAPPERKEEPER

johnreid wrote:
Toxx, you will always be welcome here at my place, even on election day.
I think the whole world is on a mess right now and the outcome of a few elections will only be a start towards any change. I know the Politicos in Washing ton are crying over the loss of a supporter. Maybe they will wake up and see the light, things have to change a bit before it will get better.


haha, Look john, you have 1776 posts
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