The Drum

[Caesar]

If anyone was under any misapprehension about the supposed 'independence' of GetUp!, turn on ABC News 24 and check out the rampant cheerleading of Simon Sheikh.

It goes without saying that a left-leaning group is going to have more in common with Labor than the Coalition, but he's just regurgitating the party line on every single point.

 

[MightyFighting]

They disagree with Labor on refugees and the internet filter.

 

[Caesar]

Not my point.

 

[patsmith]

Not my point.

What was your point? That they lean left?

 

[Caesar]

That they cheerlead. There was no measured analysis on anything, just repeating the Labor line on every single point. Even things that were not particularly left-wing (like justifying pork barrelling to Hobart Hospital).

There is a difference between leaning to one side of politics and thus preferring a particular party, and becoming a mouthpiece. Compare and contrast with someone like David Marr who's as biased and left-wing as they come, yet still generally expresses original thought even when he's supporting Labor.

 

[Messenger]

Do enjoy the Drum I must say. Good mix of people and some interesting discussions to be had most nights. Good to see Stephen Long getting a run.

 

[blackcat]

politics version's of The Fanatics.