Monthly Archives: March 2013

Is Abbott, the best and most successful LOTO ever?

Is Abbott, the best and most successful LOTO ever? I felt compelled to write this post after the response (from a troll) to a comment I made on CW. The claim first surfaced in the MSM a while back, and … Continue reading

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Turnbull Vs Abbott, the LNP dilemma!

Turnbull Vs Abbott, the LNP dilemma! I have to admit that I find it somewhat perplexing that there has been so much talk around, about who should  lead the LNP, and the public preference for Turnbull over Abbott. I’m sorry, but … Continue reading

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MSM, the political satnav …

MSM, the political satnav; “in six months, turn hard right down Abbott Road, and your destination, Austerity House is on the right!” How many time have you heard the voice on your satnav say, “Do a “U” turn when possible, after taking … Continue reading

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Are Australians the new whinging pomms?

Are Australians the new whinging pomms? Well according to the Guardian UK we are, and I tend to think they might be right! As an ex pom, and one who has been known to whinge on occasion   😯   … Continue reading

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LNP – MPs, but what does “MP” stand for?

LNP – MPs,  but what does “MP” stand for? With the high drama/farce of the last week, I thought it might be a bit of fun to look at some more applicable meanings for  the MP (Member of Parliament) acronym … Continue reading

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What’s with the ALP and the polls?

What’s with the ALP and the polls? After the craziness of the last sitting week of parliament before the budget session, and the emotional roller-coaster that was the leadership spill, that wasn’t, I am left feeling somewhat bemused. My frist … Continue reading

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Abbott’s Puppet Masters

I thought that it was about time for another poem, and when the inspiration takes you, you just have to go with it   😀    And this is where it took me   😯 Abbott’s Puppet Masters   Tony … Continue reading

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The Abbott’s Cheer Squad

The Abbott’s Cheer Squad After listening to Piers Ackerman squealing like a stuck pig (not to mention looking like one) on The Insiders on Sunday morning,while his fellow insiders actually laughed at the puerile ramblings of a man rushing headlong … Continue reading

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LNP, The best of!

LNP, The best of! With all the discussions on media and the plethora of polls that we are bombarded with on an almost weekly basis, I thought it was time for a bit of light relief, so I’m posting here, … Continue reading

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Abbott? when there’s no barge pole, an opinion poll will do!

Abbott? when there’s no barge pole, an opinion poll will do! So, what’s happening with these bloody polls? The previous two poll cycles showed a massive boost to Abbott after months of trending up for Gillard and the ALP, to … Continue reading

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