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All starting to sound a bit suss and fishy now this whole story

Dec 25 - Alleged attack of pancreatitis Pt 2
Dec 26 - Tsunami hits - silence from Latham's office begins
Dec 28 - Latham reported today as seen going to the Liverpool Cinema
Jan 2-5 - Sunning himself by the resort pool on the NSW Central Coast "There was nothing unwell there about him."
Jan 6 - Media first reports (via his office statement) that he "was in bed" for the past 10 days under 'doctors orders' and 'undergoing tests'
 
yep, you spotted it.

It is all one big conspiracy. Those reported sightings by members of the public are far more credible than anything Latham's doctor can come up with.

Its so obvious now. WHile he is desperatly trying to hold onto his position and unify the party, he is taking a holiday and refusing to talk about the Tsunami. WHat a bastard.

Seriously, is it that hard to believe he is sick? He is only human, and no matter what position humans can rise into they are still mortal.

Turn you curiosity to more constructive issues instead of taking a cheap shot at a sick man because he hasnt came out and confirmed that the Tsunami is a tradgedy.

Does starting threads like this give you a rush?
 

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Kevin "The Pixie" Rudd

HA HA HA

Like what he says holds any relevance

You are seeing Latham implode before your eyes now, enjoy it

Nobody is denying he was holidaying by the pool or at the cinema's either

He's healthy enough to do all this but not healthy enough to put out a measly media release under his name is the whole point of the matter
 
I have no problem with his illness or his holiday or whatever he's doing. I don't even have a problem with him being reasonably quiet.

But why hasn't he sent a quick message to the tsunami victims?

Anyone care to justify that? No media beat up there.
 
bunsen burner said:
I have no problem with his illness or his holiday or whatever he's doing. I don't even have a problem with him being reasonably quiet.

But why hasn't he sent a quick message to the tsunami victims?

Anyone care to justify that? No media beat up there.
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No, I agree, he probably should have released a quick message.

However, nothing he says will be ground breaking or make everything new again. WHy anyone whould be demanding the Opposition leader confirm sympathy to the victims given his circumstance is beyond me. Im guessing only those who already hate him with a passion would care.
 
Latham is pretty much past the point of no return. Senior ALP officials keep telling the media Latham has performance deadlines etc. We all know there probably aren't deadlines but the ALP officials are talking to the media to keep the pressure on Latham because they want him out. And they won't be relenting.

What inevitably is going to happen is the split in the ALP will not go away and widen to a point where some pro-Latham supporters will realise that the ALP will never be united under Latham. Some will bite the bullet. A challenge will be made and Latham will be gone.
 
pazza said:
Possibly the doctor's orders about no work could have something to do with that BB. All he'll need is a medical certificate.
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He's the Opposition leader. How hard would it be to send out a quick message of condolences? This guy is simply not fit to run this country. Thankfully many people twigged before the election.
 
Fire said:
No, I agree, he probably should have released a quick message.
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Yup.

However, nothing he says will be ground breaking or make everything new again.
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Of course not. But do you think this is how an Opposition leader should act?

WHy anyone whould be demanding the Opposition leader confirm sympathy to the victims given his circumstance is beyond me.
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Media reports say he was at a resort in Terrigal. Wouldn't have taken much for a media crew to race in, film a message, and be gone.

If he's too sick to do any work whatsoever (quite possible), then he's not fit to be the PM and hence not fit to be Opposition leader.

Im guessing only those who already hate him with a passion would care.
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I reckon a few more ears would be pricking up too.
 
If he WAS sick, surely his Chief of Staff, Press Secretary or whoever, could have knocked up a quick press release such as the following.

Leader of the Federal Opposition Mr. Mark Latham today expressed his sorrow and condolences to the victims of the Tsunami which has tragically struck Asia. "This is the greatest tragedy to befall our region since World War 2. The pain and grief felt by the families and friends of the victims is truly heartbreaking. The Federal Opposition are united in our grief and desire to help out in whatever way we can".

"This is a time when all Australians must pull together to help the victims of the Tsunami, both Australian and internationally. Australians generous nature has once again come to the fore, and the willingness of the Australian people to help their neighbours has been nothing short of outstanding. Also, the government's contribution of $1 billion in aid, as well as logistical support via the fine men and women of our armed forces and police, has been extremely generous and the Federal Opposition fully supports this assistance."

Mr. Latham also praised the work of aid agencies who are doing their utmost to help victims of the tsunami. "Many Australians are thankful that organizations such as Red Cross, World Vision, Oxfam, and UNICEF are in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other affected regions. The sterling work of these organizations will go a long way towards rebuilding some of the damage done by the tsunami".

Mr. Latham urged all Australians to continue to support aid programs now and in the months ahead.
 
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bunsen burner said:
Yup.

Of course not. But do you think this is how an Opposition leader should act?
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That really all depends on his situation, which I expect will become clearer given time. If he simply returns to work tomorrow then no.


Media reports say he was at a resort in Terrigal. Wouldn't have taken much for a media crew to race in, film a message, and be gone.
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Also wouldnt have taken much for that 'media' to race a camera into the resort and expose Latham for the faud that he was.

If he's too sick to do any work whatsoever (quite possible), then he's not fit to be the PM and hence not fit to be Opposition leader.
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Have you ever taken a sick day? Would you accept your boss firing you because you wernt fit to do your job? Of course not. Unless this illness lasts 3 years, how it affects his ability to be a PM is irrelevant, and untill Parlament resits there isnt a need to step down from his position either. [/QUOTE]
 
Fire said:
Have you ever taken a sick day? Would you accept your boss firing you because you wernt fit to do your job? Of course not. Unless this illness lasts 3 years, how it affects his ability to be a PM is irrelevant, and untill Parlament resits there isnt a need to step down from his position either.
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1. You're missing the point. This guy wants to be PM. If he can't send a quick message either from himself or through his party because he is sick then perhaps he isn't the right person to be leading this country. Most people can take a few dyas off from their job and not be missed. Latham is the opposition leader. His position is a bit more important than the average Joe and warrants him to go the extra mile. If he can sit by a pool, he can organise a quick press release.

2. This is the second time Latham has been sick with a serious condition. Should a guy who is so susceptible to illness be running the country?
 
Another question for people to address:


If Latham was sick, then why didn't someone else in the ALP organise a press release?

Could only be one of two reasons:

1. Latham lacks support. Therefore his days as leader are numbered.

2. Latham was uncontactable. An opposition leader must be contactable by his own party almost 365 days of the year. It's a 24/7 job. If he makes himself uncontactable then he's not fit for the job.
 
Mossie said:
That is so big of you.

Just read the symptoms and be happy it is happening to him and not you.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10597-3.asp
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What are you on? I said I had no problem if he was ill or if he was on holiday. Seeing you a bit slow, let me clarify that for you:

There are conflicting reports that he has been sick or on holiday. Rather than make an assumption on which is the truth, I have simply said I have no problem either way. Again, I have no problem with Latham being quiet during this period for whatever reason EXCEPT for the fact that he failed to release a statement himself or by his party re the Tsunami.
 

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bunsen burner said:
1. You're missing the point. This guy wants to be PM. If he can't send a quick message either from himself or through his party because he is sick then perhaps he isn't the right person to be leading this country. Most people can take a few dyas off from their job and not be missed. Latham is the opposition leader. His position is a bit more important than the average Joe and warrants him to go the extra mile. If he can sit by a pool, he can organise a quick press release.

2. This is the second time Latham has been sick with a serious condition. Should a guy who is so susceptible to illness be running the country?
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1. The point is that a press release would be nothing short of meaningless, and if the man is genuinly sick then there is no reason for why he should stress out about it. As to why the party hasnt written up something for him by now though is anyones guess.

2. It depends on the condition now doesnt it? Its far too early for either of us to answer that one.
 
Fire said:
1. The point is that a press release would be nothing short of meaningless, and if the man is genuinly sick then there is no reason for why he should stress out about it. As to why the party hasnt written up something for him by now though is anyones guess.

2. It depends on the condition now doesnt it? Its far too early for either of us to answer that one.
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Just out of interest, do you think Latham is the best person to lead the ALP? Do you think he's good enough to be PM? Do you think he will lead them into the next election?
 
Enjoy the sport guys. But remember this.

The only time Howard did anything recently was when Latham was pressuring him.

If the inevitable catfight erupts then enjoy the dead hand on the tiller approach.
 
Fire said:
1. The point is that a press release would be nothing short of meaningless,
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No it's not the point. It's not about the tsunami victims. It's about Latham being a leader. He's not up to it.

and if the man is genuinly sick then there is no reason for why he should stress out about it.
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Takes two minutes to call someone from the ALP and have them prepare and release a statement.

As to why the party hasnt written up something for him by now though is anyones guess.
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If he had good support you can guarantee something would have been done. Another sign that Latham isn't the man to lead the ALP.

2. It depends on the condition now doesnt it? Its far too early for either of us to answer that one.
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He's been sick twice now and if some media reports are true (that he is to sever contact with the ALP whilst recovering) then he's not the man for a job. It's reoccurred once already so there is a risk it will do so again. Therefore there's a risk that if he were PM he would be uncontactable by his party for several days at a time.
 

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