The Kevinator can already hear the drumbeats of dissatisfaction reverberating through the bush. How much longer can he hold on before the Orange Roughy makes her move. I’ve always pictured him as a one termer at best, now I will be surprised if he can make i through to the next budget. Only time will tell. I definately can’t see him taking the ALP to the next election as Leader. Though a lot will depend on his ability to play the various factions off against each other, he has no real power base of his own to fall back on. If the opinion polls start dropping, which they invariably will, expect to hear further rumblings from the backbenches for a change. Exciting stuff really and to my way of thinking, it couldn’t happen quickly enough.
In saying this, the Government is in the enviable position of not having a decent opposition to exploit its many many weaknesses. Consequently, even when they begin to disintegrate, as they undoubtedly will, there won’t be anybody for the general punters to compare and contrast them to favourably or unfavourably.
Unless the Opposition gets its act together in the next six months, they will not be able to capitalise on the inherent weaknesses and instability of the ALP. This means that the Government may get back in purely on the strength of their weaknesses. The old adage that Governments lose elections, rather than Oppositions winning them, has never been truer.
May 29th, 2008
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I have been away for a few days with Mrs Rebellion and the kiddlytinks down in Sunny Coolangatta. So how have you all been? Good?
I see the few mindless souls who actually like soccer have been visiting. Never mind, one of these days you will wake up from your alcoholic stupor and realise that you have been living a lie. Much like followers of baseball.
I have been remiss in not mentioning the cricket. The Australian team is visiting the West Indes at the moment. I must admit that I didn’t really expect much. The Windes have been less than half the team they were previously and won’t be challenging anybody soon for the World Cup. But they surprised me, and I am sure a few of their more fervent detractors.
Sure Australia won the first test, quite comfortably in fact, by 95 runs. But the fact remains that the Windes put up much more of a fight than anybody really expected.
To me, this is a very good sign. Cricket becomes a little boring if the outcome is pre-determined before the first ball is bowled. For too many years, the Australian team steamrolled their way through Test matches in little over three days. Those with fourth and fifth day tickets rarely if ever got their money’s worth.
Don’t get me wrong, I like the fact that Australia has a great team and is still World Champions in a sport that actually matters. I enjoyed watching the Aussies bamboozle the Poms and Sub-continent sooks but the cricket purist in me wanted to see a real match.
Test matches are supposed to be hard. They are supposed to be decided in the last session of the fifth day after the momentum has changed repeatedly over the preceeding four. They are supposed to shine the light on the strengths and deficiencies of the players in each team. And most importantly, they are supposed to be the closest thing to trench warfare in the sporting world.
Who doesn’t admire seeing a nuggety wicketkeeper come in with his team in trouble and battle through to a respectable score. Show me the man who isn’t impressed by a bowler coming back after a horror spell to take a five-for. The spectacular catches that are held and put to ground. The true tests of character and concentration are the hallmarks of a great sporting fixture.
I am glad that we have them back and now I look forward to the remaining two tests. Especially with a teething baby. Now I have something to watch during those late night wanders.
May 27th, 2008
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The ersatz Federal Government presented its first budget on Tuesday night and I sat through the broadcast feeling more and more angry. Frankly, there was very little to be upset about. Most of the releases were relatively reasonable. It wasn’t back to the bad old Labor days but still something was gnawing at me that I couldn’t fathom.
Then it hit me. Its ok to hate the rich people again.
And now we even have a category of richness above which it is socially and politically acceptable to spew hatred upon.
$150,000 is now the acceptable limit of vitriol.
Now I personally do not earn that figure. Though I plan to one day in the not too far distant future. I would be letting myself and my family down if I didn’t at least aspire to improve our financial position.
But as I sat and seethed, I suddenly realised that this was a typical old fashioned Labor Government with typical old fashioned Labor ideals and prejudices. I also realised that the conservatives have their traditional supporters back. Anybody that earns over $150K or wants to, now knows that the ALP hates them and wants them to die slowly and painfully.
Well the last bit was for me to make me feel better. They don’t necessarily want them to die, otherwise who is going to pay for their bloody stupid ideas?
No, what they want is for the “rich” to start feeling guilty again. We have just gone through 13 years when it was ok to get more. When it was not only encouraged, but supported for you to want to better yourself, your family’s income, your standard of living and take chances. Knowing full well that you would be entitled to exactly the same support as a single mother of fifteen illegitemate bastards, if it all went pear shaped.
Now the government wants us all back in sackcloth with gravel through our hair for daring to want to improve our standard of living. This means it is entirely ok for me to start hating them with a vengeance again. This means that I can feel morally superior to the ALP again, not merely because it is true, but because it is right.
I went to bed feeling so much better.
May 16th, 2008
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Seriously, does this girl ever close her mouth? I mean ever? It’s like an advertisement for lockjaw or something.
Go see the tragedy of a poor young girl who can’t shut her trap and try to not imagine the line “Me love you long time” whilst you are doing it.
Courtesy of the Mayor, who is normally a reliable source for all things except whether polar bears live in the South Pole.
May 16th, 2008
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The guys face just cracks me up.
Stolen from the ever observant Attu
May 11th, 2008
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Thanks to all those open and closet Gay people who have tried to unsuccessfully prove that Soccer is not actually Gay. You should know by now that you are wrong. Soccer is just about the gayest sport in the world, and now Attu has brought further proof of a healthy dose of man on man action in the Wonderful World of Soccer. Enjoy
May 9th, 2008
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The love of my life and I were discussing the state of the world last night, in particular the emerging state of the US Presidential election.
I should point out that my darling wife, despite being one of the most intelligent people that I have ever met, watches Oprah and Dr Phil. I will never understand all of that. I put it down to one of those Girl / Boy Things.
The reason I bring this sallient point up, is her belief that B.Hussein Obama will cruise through the election based on Oprah’s endorsement.
Yes, I know, despite being a remarkable person, for some reason she has this deficiency where the Big ‘O’ is concerned.
Now, any sane rational thinking person knows that despite his flaws, McCain will make Obama his little bitch in the General Election. They also know that Obama can’t possibly win more than 20 states.
So, Mrs Rebellion has her system and I have mine. Mine is based on the fact that you can’t fool enough people for Obama to win more than 20 States. Mrs Rebellion is basing her bet on the fact that Oprah is seen in more than 20 states so she should get him over the line.
Oh, did I mention we made a bet? If B. Hussein gets more than 20 States out of 50, then I have to buy my ever-loving wife a new Oroton Handbag. If he doesn’t, then I get a new turtle tank. One of these days I will tell the story of what happened to my old turtle, but that is for a different day and after I have drunk much to try to heal the pain. Suffice to say, it involves a shovel, lawn mower and hibernation.
My take on the game is that I think B.Hussein will pick up between 12-15 states. McCain will romp home in the rest. Feel free to tell me how wrong I am and if you think I will be contributing to the Overpriced Oroton handbags Retirement Fund.
May 9th, 2008
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Interest Rates will ALWAYS be higher under a Labor Government
And So will UNEMPLOYMENT.
When will people learn?
May 8th, 2008
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