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  1. Rafy

    Australian Politics

    ppm was 49-39, which is actually pretty respectable for an opposition leader. There's always a significant pro incumbent effect with that measure.
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    Australian Politics

    nielsen 53-47 to the coalition Labor faces wipeout 33% primary....
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    NSW State Politics

    With the election approaching it's again time for a general discussion thread on NSW state politics. A primary voting intention poll is included. The big story of the week to kick us off: Two more ministers bale out on Kristina Keneally | The Australian Barry says it's time to go...
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    Last.fmers, paste your taste.

    I'm into indie, alternative, electronic, rock and indie rock, including: Beach House, Au Revoir Simone, The National, Air, Angus & Julia Stone, Arcade Fire, The Last Shadow Puppets, Ratatat, Keane, Franz Ferdinand, Louis XIV, Broken Bells, The New Pornographers, Kaiser Chiefs, Stars, Yeah Yeah...
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    Campbell quits as NSW transport minister over gay club scandel

    Homosexuality isn't a crime and ministers are perfectly entitled to use their government cars for personal use. Shame on the media for such a blatant breach of privacy. There was absolutely no legitimate public interest in running the story. He should have been sacked for incompetence, but...
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    Tony Abbott - Do you want him as PM?

    "Sometimes in the heat of discussion you go a little bit further than you would if it was an absolutely calm, considered, prepared, scripted remark. "The statements that need to be taken absolutely as gospel truth are those carefully prepared, scripted remarks. Oh dear.
  7. Rafy

    Australian Politics

    Both today's Galaxy and Newspoll say 50:50. The polls are being spun in the media with a pro gillard leadership slant. One thing is clear, Rudd is fast becoming damaged goods. He needs a circuit breaker before the perception takes hold. Julia Gillard soars as preferred Prime Minister for...
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    Union Board Election 2010

    Few of her policies related to things the union actually has control of. Quite relieved she didn't get elected.
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    2009 HSC School Rankings

    Identical names are distinguished in the list by the school's suburb.
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    Union Board Election 2010

    Elected: Ben Tang James Flynn Sibella Matthews Vivienne Moxham-Hall Alistair Stephenson
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    United Kingdom Election 2010

    "The Queen received the Right Honourable David Cameron and invited him to form a government. The Right Honourable Mr Cameron accepted the invitation and kissed hands"
  12. Rafy

    Union Board Election 2010

    Eu?
  13. Rafy

    Union Board Election 2010

    Voting for Alistair. Fair trade referendum, tell me how to vote guys.
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    Union Board Election 2010

    The cap is $701.30. Alistair was $162.70 over Sibella $156.40 over Hiltin $85 over
  15. Rafy

    United Kingdom Election 2010

    BBC News - Gordon Brown 'stepping down as Labour leader' • Gordon Brown has announced that he is going to resign. He said that he did not want to go immediately, but he said that he wanted Labour to have a new leader by the time of the party's autumn conference (ie by September). He accepted...
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    Union Board Election 2010

    Yes, You can join the union as an associate member for free on the day.
  17. Rafy

    United Kingdom Election 2010

    Only until his government is defeated on a motion of confidence in the House of Commons. This includes a defeat of the address in reply to the Queen's speech which happens soon after the state opening of parliament. This is the deadline to demonstrate he has the confidence of the House. It...
  18. Rafy

    Australian Politics

    http://blogs.crikey.com.au/pollytics/files/2010/05/emcmay10.pdf
  19. Rafy

    Australian Politics

    Both Essential Research and the Morgan phone poll are now also showing 50-50.
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    The Football Thread

    Re: The Official Football Thread wishful thinking. Both man utd and chelsea will win. Chelsea with the title.
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