Definitely not. For example, medicare and governemnt funded health systems have strong bipartisan support. The shape that that takes is disagreed on, sure, but even a relative hardliner like the leader of the opposition would never dream of killing it.
Witness just yesterday, when an attempt to re-frame a debate to make it about abortion by a strongly conservative senator was harshly criticised by the right and the left.
I don't think Rudd will use the Double Dissolution trigger unless he's doing significantly better in the polls than he is now. And I agree- Preferential voting is a good system (Instant Run-off voting, for US readers).
Also luckily, I'm in SA, so I can vote for Xenophon.
There's the idea that Labor are "clearing the decks" at the moment- we've seen the Emissions Trading Scheme, the replacement insulation scheme and the internet filter all go within the last week. Rudd can then ride the GFC, hospitals and education through to the next election and reintroduce some of these proposals come next year
See, I voted for Labor at the last Federal Election, and I want to like them, I really do. But it's the stupid stuff like this that means I'm going to vote for the Greens, which is something I swore I'd never do.
What about censorship of political, religious, and controversial viewpoints? This is about Freedom of expression and Freedom of communication more than it is about any single issue.
I was under the impression that, constitutionally and legally speaking, Australia recognizes neither as a right.
True. We do have, broadly speaking, Freedom of Assembly and Freedom of religion... sorta. We have an implied freedom of speech under our signature on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but it won't stand up.
So, under my implied right, I declare Conroy to be insane.
Or filtered through the 'how Americans see us' setting,
"I declare Conroy to have a few wallabies loose in his top paddock"
Wow, the Privacy concerns there are HUGE. Google, who already read some of my emails, and look at where I browse, now could look at what I watch. That's the best Viewer Survey ever.
Slashdot Mirror
...like Apple?
But how many libraries of congress is that?
"As a women" - Are you a hive mind?
Wrong. first redheaded PM was James Scullin
Yes, but NSW is only part of Australia. Which most Sydneysiders seem to forget
Reference FAIL- that's a quote from Dr. Strangelove.
Definitely not. For example, medicare and governemnt funded health systems have strong bipartisan support. The shape that that takes is disagreed on, sure, but even a relative hardliner like the leader of the opposition would never dream of killing it.
Witness just yesterday, when an attempt to re-frame a debate to make it about abortion by a strongly conservative senator was harshly criticised by the right and the left.
The US is MUCH more conservative.
Seems to me that Japan knows how to manage an auto industry.
For those playing along, the economic concept here is price elasticity of demand.
Sounds good, especially if you get to pick the PSN title
Just a note- not all ministers are Lower house members. Defence Minister is Senator Faulkner, for one.
I don't think Rudd will use the Double Dissolution trigger unless he's doing significantly better in the polls than he is now. And I agree- Preferential voting is a good system (Instant Run-off voting, for US readers).
Also luckily, I'm in SA, so I can vote for Xenophon.
There's the idea that Labor are "clearing the decks" at the moment- we've seen the Emissions Trading Scheme, the replacement insulation scheme and the internet filter all go within the last week. Rudd can then ride the GFC, hospitals and education through to the next election and reintroduce some of these proposals come next year
See, I voted for Labor at the last Federal Election, and I want to like them, I really do. But it's the stupid stuff like this that means I'm going to vote for the Greens, which is something I swore I'd never do.
I wanted one that I could click my fingers to open
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Game
we're up to posting Unobligatory xkcd? Disappointed.
Adelaide's Advertiser is still a horrible paper.
We are talking about DEFENCE. Acronyms are part of the business
Fixed that for you!
What about censorship of political, religious, and controversial viewpoints? This is about Freedom of expression and Freedom of communication more than it is about any single issue.
I was under the impression that, constitutionally and legally speaking, Australia recognizes neither as a right.
True. We do have, broadly speaking, Freedom of Assembly and Freedom of religion... sorta. We have an implied freedom of speech under our signature on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but it won't stand up.
So, under my implied right, I declare Conroy to be insane.
Or filtered through the 'how Americans see us' setting,
"I declare Conroy to have a few wallabies loose in his top paddock"
Of course, all the best bands are affiliated with Satan :)
that makes 'spies' sound like an infestation. suggestions on a spy repellent?
Man, why did I already blow my mod points? That's hilarious!
WTF? How did that get modded insightful?
Seconded. I used the Whirlpool surveys to choose my ISP.
Wow, the Privacy concerns there are HUGE. Google, who already read some of my emails, and look at where I browse, now could look at what I watch. That's the best Viewer Survey ever.