Election Results

[WhyAlwaysMe]

Who Won???

The Democrats are going to come home with a wet sail.

 

[Giants FC]

10pm update:

Labor need 16 seats to win. So far they have won 22 and lost 2, a net gain of 20:

NSW - Parramatta, Lindsay, Page, Eden-Monaro, Dobell
Vic - Corangamite, Deakin
Tas - Braddon, Bass
SA - Wakefield, Makin, Kingston
Qld - Bonner, Blair, Moreton, Dawson, Longman, Leichhardt, Flynn, Forde, Petrie
WA - Husluck

ALP Losses:
WA - Swan, Cowan

 

[Brown Bottle]

The problem is most people have little understanding of the real issues behind the veneer.

They base their opinions on the ray martin debates, or something they see on A Current Affair.

Most Australians have little understanding of the damage previous labor governments have inflicted on this country.

Keating and the "recession we had to have." yes, indeed.

you make your bed - you gotta lie in it.

have fun people.

If you really believe what you've written you don't genuinely understand your reasons for voting one way or the other either.

Some of the most significant economic reforms in this country have been implemented by the ALP.

 

[Cousin Jed]

The Democrats are going to come home with a wet sail.

Pfft

Only if they get 100% preferences from the Christian Democrats and Fishing Party.

 

[Brown Bottle]

Pfft

Only if they get 100% preferences from the Christian Democrats and Fishing Party.

Don't forget the Shooters.

 

[SunKing]

Does it matter.

Not really but would be nice to go out gracefully.

Bitter libs are much more fun though.

 

[dsriggs]

Howard conceded to Rudd. It's all over!

 

[- PC -]

10pm update:

Labor need 16 seats to win. So far they have won 22 and lost 2, a net gain of 20:

NSW - Parramatta, Lindsay, Page, Eden-Monaro, Dobell
Vic - Corangamite, Deakin
Tas - Braddon, Bass
SA - Wakefield, Makin, Kingston
Qld - Bonner, Blair, Moreton, Dawson, Longman, Leichhardt, Flynn, Forde, Petrie
WA - Husluck

ALP Losses:
WA - Swan, Cowan

A 4 seat majority?

I called that

 

[Dont be a lemon]

Howard is making his way to a Liberal function to give his concession speech

 

[pazza]

The ALP's QLD branch, backed by a QLD based leader, has to be the best campaign in many, many years.

 

[NikkiNoo]

What the? from Minchin - Howard led us through difficult times ie bali and the shooting in tasmania etc. I can't remember him at all really during those times.

 

[mr_cellotape]

For those wondering, this is how Senate voting works.

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2004/guide/senatevotingsystem.htm

...make sure you have a cup of coffee for that one.

Think I'll wallow in ignorance rather than give myself a headache trying to read all that

 

[skipper kelly]

Not really but would be nice to go out gracefully.

Bitter libs are much more fun though.

Most are gracious, some cant handle losing. Best off laughing at the latter.

 

[harmesy 37]

If you really believe what you've written you don't genuinely understand your reasons for voting one way or the other either.

Some of the most significant economic reforms in this country have been implemented by the ALP.

Don't base your opinions on what you are fed on the t.v.

I presume you are referring to deregulation of the dollar etc... read up on it a bit more before you post and you will find out a lot more information that gives the credit to the Liberal Party.

The Labor Party have caused a lot of damage to families "working families" three times before (whitlam, keating and hawke)- the result are divorces, bankruptcies and the like. Get set for more of the same.

 

[Brown Bottle]

Has CharlieG got his own thread or something? Can't believe he hasn't posted here tonight.

 

[Goldenblue]

Disappointed in my fellow West Australians, though there was an overall swing to Labor in the state it was in all the wrong places.

Too many of then read the West and believe the lies from that rag

 

[volcboy]

Who do you want:

Tweedledumb or Tweedledumber?

My bet is that not that much will change regarding IR laws, pulp mill etc.

We'll see..........

 

[CF]

A 4 seat majority?

I called that

you can't count...winning by 20 seats is a 20 seat majority

 

[mr_cellotape]

Don't base your opinions on what you are fed on the t.v.

I'm glad most people aren't stupid enough to base their opinions on things that the Labor party did 13+ years ago.

 

[skipper kelly]

Has CharlieG got his own thread or something? Can't believe he hasn't posted here tonight.

I would guess that he is holed up in some inner city pub most likely smashed by now.

 

[pazza]

To GandF, if the 7 computer is right, they are suggesting that Labor are going to gain La Trobe and McEwen in a 50-50 result for both.

The AEC has La Trobe as a Lib Hold, but, a 5.64% swing against Wood. Whilst in McEwen, Mitchell has recored a 6.19% swing towards him, but, Bailey will hold.

Coalition have lost 3 Senate seats and no Democrats senators.

 

[Dont be a lemon]

What the? from Minchin - Howard led us through difficult times ie bali and the shooting in tasmania etc. I can't remember him at all really during those times.

Minchin is talking complete shit as per usual

 

[Brown Bottle]

Don't base your opinions on what you are fed on the t.v.

I presume you are referring to deregulation of the dollar etc... read up on it a bit more before you post and you will find out a lot more information that gives the credit to the Liberal Party.

The Labor Party have caused a lot of damage to families "working families" three times before (whitlam, keating and hawke)- the result are divorces, bankruptcies and the like. Get set for more of the same.

I lived through it mate. Pick your economist of choice - everyone has a view on the economic credibility of the two major parties. I don't hear you mentioning interest rates when Howard was Treasurer. Remind me what he maxed the official rate out at?

You sound like the one believing the scare campaigns run by the Coalition. Would you like to bash the Unions while you're here?

 

[- PC -]

you can't count...winning by 20 seats is a 20 seat majority

Winning 20 seats above or winning by 20?

Scotch hasnt helped

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

I've never seen Costello look more happy.