JC Political Thread - For All Things Political Part 2

[c2105026]

Gawd, people citing studies on Narcissism to show that they are right......
Oh the irony!

(not directed at any political side in particular)

 

[Calaber]

surely can't be any more silly than battlelines......

Well, wasn't Battlelines written by Abbott whilst in Opposition, and re-written a bit later, whilst still in Opposition. In other words, it's theoretical and hypothetical. Whether it comes to fruition is subject to so many variables, it may eventually become irrelevant.

However, Swan's book is written AFTER the event, and what a miserable event it was. Swan may well draw comfort from his efforts as Treasurer during the GFC (as I suppose, he is justly entitled to do). He may even spend time polishing his "World's Best Treasurer" trophy (if such exists) if it floats his boat.

But to actually publish a book about his efforts, given all that we know of his inability to come within coo-ee of a surplus, despite repeated promises to do so, and to leave the national economy in the state he, Wong, Bown et al did, defies one's imagination. Does this man's ego know no bounds? Has he been taking Ego Lessons 101 from Rudd?

Whatever, it will no doubt be on the best selling list alongside Gillard's soon to be released autobiography about the same period of governance. They should both be absolutely riveting reads.

 

[Rajesh Koothrappali]

Gawd, people citing studies on Narcissism to show that they are right......
Oh the irony!

You missed the point of the article if you truly think the study on narcissism was the key. Explains a lot really.

 

[Grennan]

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BEREAVEMENT leave on the death of pets is among outrageous union demands mining bosses say are putting jobs at risk.

Mining giant Rio Tinto says unions are using unreasonable claims to drag out negotiations on employment deals at its mines, costing the resources industry time and money.

Rio Tinto Australia managing director Phil Edmands said other ambit claims put to the company include complaints that seats in portable huts used for meal breaks at mines do not have cushions and calls for an extra 7½ days’ annual holidays.

“Of course everyone is entitled to put forward whatever demands he or she wishes in relation to employment conditions,” Mr Edmands told a mining conference.

“But the system should limit the ability of ambit claims to cause delay and damage labour market flexibility.”

In a scathing review of the nation’s industrial relations system, he said Australia risked falling into “mediocrity and obscurity” unless regulations around hiring, firing and deploying workers were overhauled.

With all the concerns surrounding Qantas, the Automotive and the Manufacturing industry, youd think theyd calm their farms a little bit.

Just seems they want to fight for people who dont want to work now.

 

[Jesterarts]

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With all the concerns surrounding Qantas, the Automotive and the Manufacturing industry, youd think theyd calm their farms a little bit.

Just seems they want to fight for people who dont want to work now.

This is unions mate, they don't think.

 

[Tasmaniak]

I love this thread... Where normal people try to out do each with big words.

 

[Rajesh Koothrappali]

I love this thread... Where normal people try to out do each with big words.

And often as a result the issues are obfuscated.

 

[Jesterarts]

I love this thread... Where normal people try to out do each with big words.

pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism

Yeah... that's right baby.

 

[vr94ss]

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With all the concerns surrounding Qantas, the Automotive and the Manufacturing industry, youd think theyd calm their farms a little bit.

Just seems they want to fight for people who dont want to work now.

It's interesting that they won't name the union and that the two unions that deal with mining CFMEU and the AWU both deny it. Makes me wonder... and you? Why take it as gospel without any evidence? Just don't like unions?

 

[Grennan]

It's interesting that they won't name the union and that the two unions that deal with mining CFMEU and the AWU both deny it. Makes me wonder... and you? Why take it as gospel without any evidence? Just don't like unions?

We both know the AWU and CFMEU are both militant when it comes to their demands, theyre grubs and I dont for a second doubt that something like this would come out of either of them.