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The Mara sisters are hot!
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![]() i wouldn't vote for someone with red hair and without a family. i find it funny how they're comfortable with childless males, but not females. is that the norm? childless men are more impressive cause they're too busy at the office for babies?
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![]() i seriously wouldn't. it's not something that would sit right with me. obviously i would have a different opinion if the person/partner weren't fertile, but really, i would feel more comfortable with decisions being made with the best intensions with my child in mind. i don't think a individual career orientated person would offer me that.
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Well, what types of "intentions" are you worried that a "career" oriented person would overlook? What sort of decisions are your fearful of that person making? Many social and economic policies are dictated by party ideologies, not simply a specific individual party leader. I see this as a "wedge" issue used to avoid having to beat the opponent on the basis of real policy decisions. The funny thing is, her party may well support policies that are more "family friendly" than the others. That's why I think it's always best to focus on actual policies, regardless of what's most important to you. If you care about your kids, look at which party's recent track record and proposed platform are most conducive for ensuring the type of future you want your child to have. That's just my opinion. |
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More crucial is that it really has not been explained why a "career orientated person" would be incapable of governing with the best intentions for your child in mind. There is absolutely no reason why that should be the case. Even if she herself were incapable of understanding relevant legislation, she is surrounded by advisors who could (and likely do) specialize in such decisions. Lastly, your whole argument is fallacious. You're addressing the person, not the issues of substance. Which policies of hers concern(ed) you? |
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![]() What is ironic is that her atheism does not seem to be a big deal. Just a few weeks ago, I was remarking to a friend how pleasantly liberal the Aussies were in their acceptance of her religious beliefs. And then I read this....
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![]() my world outlook is believing in marriage, families, babies, gay rights, human rights, equal rights, animal rights, the right to vote, pro-choice and the right to feel and think as i please. i'm honestly cool with my outlook
![]() i get what you're saying, but the leader of the party, more often than not, is the representation of the party. i normally voted strictly on policy, but these last two elections i found myself voting on representation due to the poor leadership from my party. i'd love to know what the majority of people vote on. i'm pretty sure the liberals are a minority because of deon. i'm also pretty sure bush was re-elected because kerry was a dink. |
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![]() It could very well be that the talk about her lack of children is a means of pointing out her atheism by using code words that don't directly broach the subject of religion.
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You're probably right about the Liberal minority. In my opinion, Kerry lost because he was "swift boated" and he was "dink" ..lol Kerry was the target of some "wedge issue" politics as well. He was a bit of douche too. But Bush was a bigger turd. *cough* South Park *cough* |
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![]() Ok a little off topic but I had to ask. Does anyone really know how Politics in Aussie land works? Last I checked they have like 12 different parties and virtually always run into a minority gov't. If anyone has info on this please share
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There is a house of representatives which has 150 seats that represent the various constituencies. The leader of the party with the most seats is prime minister. The senate functions differently than in Canada. Members are elected by the public rather than appointed by the Governor General. The Australian senate may block legislation put forward by the house of representatives. Certain government functions are the responsibility of either the federal, state, or municipal governments obviously. Just like in Canada and the U.S. So basically same old same old; lots of minority governments and fucking over aboriginal peoples even more than we do. |
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