Oz Federal Election 2013 - Discussion and Comments

[cove]

No matter who gets elected businesses will be laying off in this period though to the end of the year as demand for goods and services has been tanking. Business conditions are very tight.

 

[Moody]

AAA ratings - bah!

Didn't think anyone with a pulse still believed this tripe.......you proved me wrong!

I think you are confusing the subprime mortgage ratings that were at the heart of the GFC, with sovereign credit ratings that measure investment risks for each nation. No ... I am being too kind here. You are confusing me with a brain-dead Murdoch sycophant. Sorry to disappoint you, but unless you are a vampire a solution is at hand ....

 

[medhead]

According Hockey low interest rates are a sign of poor economic times. But interest rates will always be lower under a coalition government. So the coalition will always give us a poor economy, Joe?

 

[Deleted member]

Those same small business owners would always think that Labor is the worst thing that happened to the country no matter what was going on. It's better than accepting their own failure to run a business properly.

So how many business's have you run then ?

 

[cove]

At my exercise group they are mostly a retired bunch where grey power reins supreme. Lower interest rates really hurt them as they have money invested in banks and no mortgages. They certainly noticed that the National Disability proposal cuts out at 65.
This morning Leighton/Service Stream have pulled out of continuing to construct the NBN in South Australia and Western Australia so that unplanned mess up is getting pretty obvious.

 

[drsmithy]

So how many business's have you run then ?

Does not having done something exclude one from commenting on it ?

 

[serfty]

Does not having done something exclude one from commenting on it ?

Not at all.

But not having done so may affect any experiental credence given to such comment.

 

[amaroo]

I think you are confusing the subprime mortgage ratings that were at the heart of the GFC, with sovereign credit ratings that measure investment risks for each nation.

IMHO - AAA - is a battery! All other meanings are as worthless as the paper they are written on.......

 

[Pukka]

IMHO - AAA - is a battery! All other meanings are as worthless as the paper they are written on.......

S & P rated Lehman Brothers AAA a month before their collapse so they certainly don't get it right all the time

 

[Major]

Just a friendly reminder for those not familiar with the timetable

Announcement of election	Sunday 4 August 2013
Issue of writ	Monday 5 August 2013
Close of rolls	8pm Monday 12 August 2013
Bulk close of candidate nominations (House of Representatives)	12 midday Tuesday 13 August 2013
Close of candidate nominations	12 midday Thursday 15 August 2013
Declaration of candidate nominations	12 midday Friday 16 August 2013
Close of postal vote applications	6pm Thursday 5 September 2013
Election day	Saturday 7 September 2013
Return of writs (latest date)	Wednesday 13 November 2013

 

[drsmithy]

Not at all.

But not having done so may affect any experiental credence given to such comment.

Something to keep in mind about all the people commenting on how badly the country is being run, I suppose.

 

[eastwest101]

Something to keep in mind about all the people commenting on how badly the country is being run, I suppose.

Just joshing - but is that you Wayne? I know that the ex-treasurer has a bit more time on his hands now, but I thought he would have been too busy listening to his Springstein records for this caper? Has anyone heard what he is up to now?

 

[Alanslegal]

Introducing to you the talented, awesomeness of Mr Jaymes Diaz, Liberal candidate of Greenway

Election ProTip: Know Your Party's Policy Before Nailing That Big Ch 10 Interview | Business Insider Australia

 

[markis10]

Just joshing - but is that you Wayne? I know that the ex-treasurer has a bit more time on his hands now, but I thought he would have been too busy listening to his Springstein records for this caper? Has anyone heard what he is up to now?

He didnt retire AFAIK, and is getting for the election, has this little dicky ute I often see driving around:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/4482576-3x2-940x627.jpg

Compared to the Palmer party merc I saw in town yesterday driven by one of the candidates (new and swish until the signwriter got to it) its quite modest. I note its a dual cab and this FBT exempt.

 

[Pushka]

Something to keep in mind about all the people commenting on how badly the country is being run, I suppose.

Indeed. I'd also like to know how many Labor politicians have ever run a business.

 

[11sjw]

Indeed. I'd also like to know how many Labor politicians have ever run a business.

Does running an illegal union slush fund count? Oops, she's gone now.

 

[get me outta here]

Indeed. I'd also like to know how many Labor politicians have ever run a business.

Unlike all the lawyers on the other side!

 

[HarryB]

Introducing to you the talented, awesomeness of Mr Jaymes Diaz, Liberal candidate of Greenway

Election ProTip: Know Your Party's Policy Before Nailing That Big Ch 10 Interview | Business Insider Australia

Haha ... Classic.

 

[get me outta here]

Haha ... Classic.

Yes, plus it's hard for them when there's isn't actually any policy detail though.

 

[Moody]

Introducing to you the talented, awesomeness of Mr Jaymes Diaz, Liberal candidate of Greenway

Election ProTip: Know Your Party's Policy Before Nailing That Big Ch 10 Interview | Business Insider Australia

Ouch! That was painful to watch ..... I hope for his sake that not too many people in his electorate see that one!