2015 Non-Crows AFL Discussion - Pt. 1

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Hey I don't like him either but on disclosed form as a PM he needs to be tried out. Both are surely better than the self confessed liar who was recently deposed. On that we can agree.
Abbot was a debacle. I was at a function up here celebrating the CLP regaining power. Our new Chief Minister, Terry Mills (another debacle), mentioned something about the next coalition Prime Minister and left it up to the crowd to yell out his name. No one knew what he was doing so he asked the question straight out, "who's going to be the next prime minister of Australia". To which I triumphantly responded with "Malcolm Turnbull" before anyone else had answered. Turns out that kind of relevant humour doesn't make you all that popular amongst the rest of the branch.
 

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There's a saying about you get what you reward.

We want politicians who are strong leaders with good policies, but we reward those who sling the most mud.
I agree completely. I used to be a reasonably conservative voter, but in recent years, couldn't in all good conscience bring myself to vote for a party that had so little empathy for the most vulnerable in our community. Or that had no understanding about the needs of our natural surrounds for our continued survival. That scares the shit out of me to be honest. I could also not bring myself to vote for a party that is driven by factions and has lost all touch with their philosophies. Leaves me in a very difficult place as a voter, because I take my right and responsibility to vote very seriously. In the last election, I was sorely tempted to vote for Mickey Mouse.
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From someone born in a corrupt and dysfunctional place, we are still a great nation,
We've just lost our way a little, but we will get it back! Here is hoping Malcolm will be different, and can silence those extreme parts of the Liberals and The ALP can rediscover it's purpose! Lol
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Hmm, Am I allowed to push a political bandwagon here?

Consider voting for Sustainable Australia Party. I have some influence with these guys. Still a bit political for mine, but I will see if I can turn them a bit more leadery. They have some pretty sensible policies if you ask me. See http://www.votesustainable.org.au/philosophy_values for info about the policies.

Unfortuneately by the next election we wont be a legitimate alternative party to the major ones, that will have to wait until the one after, but we are trying to get there, trying to bridge the gap between the couple of major parties and the hundreds of divided smaller ones. You can see the general voter disillusionment with the current major parties and no matter which one you vote for you end up getting the same result (basically). The leadership mantra that dominates Australia is of the model that has served the corporate world well, however, the capitalist system is a selfishness based system (one that puts individual interests ahead of the interests of the whole) and this is a poor model for what you need for running the country. The leaders inserted for election have little to no appreciation of the situation of the majority of Australians, they are not from the same wealth level in particular. Something I want to push for S.A.P is that if elected we would voluntarily have salaries equal to the Australian median salary. So you live the world of your people. That's just one example.

If you like what you see about us, can you please spread the message about us to other people like yourself. We don't have the massive media or exposure budgets and that's the hardest thing, to get heard amongst all the noise.
 

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What do people think about the EPL being purchased by Optus? Rowie is going off about it but seems like a non issue to me.

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What do people think about the EPL being purchased by Optus? Rowie is going off about it but seems like a non issue to me.

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I watch it alot, if I have to get something else in order to watch it I'll be annoyed.
 

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Here's a prediction

Florence and the machine's delilah will be used next year for Geelong games


"A different kind of Danger" seems too perfect for them to not use it.
 

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I have Platinum HD in Foxtel and they no longer have the Bio channel which I used to enjoy.

If they don't buy any of the EPL games from Optus - which I do watch - are they going to reduce my bloated monthly charge?

What about it Foxtel?
I wish my monthly charge is reduced... But bloody unlikely!
 

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If Optus offer a digital EPL package over home and mobile internet to all consumers, that's a huge boon and would have me at least experiencing the trial, even as an indifferent soccer fan at best.

Not to mention another nail in the coffin of the Murdoch Monopoly can only be a good thing.
 

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I have Platinum HD in Foxtel and they no longer have the Bio channel which I used to enjoy.

If they don't buy any of the EPL games from Optus - which I do watch - are they going to reduce my bloated monthly charge?

What about it Foxtel?
When Netflix and Stan started up we ditched the Platinum package. Only have Foxtel for sport. We rarely watch anything else on Foxtel now.
Am about to get rid of our second HD box that has not been used for a couple of months.

Will miss the EPL if it goes. But can't see me paying extra, on any format, to have it.

Foxtel is a rip off.

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What do people think about the EPL being purchased by Optus? Rowie is going off about it but seems like a non issue to me.

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soccer board is going nuts, im not sure what to think atm.
And Rowie is just backing his boss Murdoch isnt he, in a sleazy way?
 
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