tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post8119181485071815858..comments2023-05-20T22:43:46.086+10:00Comments on babblingbandit.me: FreedomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12862647761810468815noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post-23927574493838965722013-09-17T18:30:02.125+10:002013-09-17T18:30:02.125+10:00Vanessa, I was actually hoping Kevin would get up ...Vanessa, I was actually hoping Kevin would get up as well, but I struggle with the nastiness that comes out when people talk politics. The stuff I saw on Twitter (from supporters of all parties) was often horrendous and got really personal.<br /><br /><br />I have not got thick skin and I'm really fragile when it comes to my blogs. I've been pretty lucky to date but have had the occasional comment that's upset me. Of course if it's a complete dickhead then it's fine, but sometimes even their words can hurt! xxxDebbishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post-18381064405723990462013-09-11T18:02:30.890+10:002013-09-11T18:02:30.890+10:00I don't know if it is because of social media ...I don't know if it is because of social media but this election seemed the most vicious I've ever experienced. I'm so grateful that I live in such a wonderful country with a thriving democracy but Twitter kind of scared me over the weekend.<br /><br /><br />I agree with you, no one wants what is going on with asylum seekers, and neither side knows what to do about it. What we do know however is that the floodgates opened when KRudd came to power in 2007. He has hundreds of people's blood on his hands and thousands are living in detention centres, while people smugglers get rich off the misery of others, thanks to his and Gillard's mismanagement of the situation since.<br /><br /><br />Anyway, I don't want to rant either. I better go write another post so this one can get off my home page! <br /><br /><br />V.babblingbandit.mehttp://babblingbandit.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post-66430688987309384652013-09-11T17:52:41.590+10:002013-09-11T17:52:41.590+10:00Hey Kelley. Thanks for your comment. I've been...Hey Kelley. Thanks for your comment. I've been invested in elections since the day I was born. Coming from a very political family it has been hard not too. I marched with my grandmother as a Labor supporter worried about the Libs taking Medicare away from us (back in the early 90s). I handed out how to vote cards for Paul Keating when I was a member of Young Labor. <br /><br /><br />I've met prime ministers (Hawke) and I've seen them speak (Howard). I've volunteered for Liberal candidates and been to meetings and fundraising functions for them. I try to read news and opinion from both Fairfax and News Ltd press (and elsewhere). By educating myself I really hope I've made the right decision too. <br /><br /><br />Time will tell.<br /><br /><br />V.babblingbandit.mehttp://babblingbandit.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post-38678526627342287202013-09-11T17:05:02.080+10:002013-09-11T17:05:02.080+10:00I have never EVER been so invested in an election ...I have never EVER been so invested in an election before. And you already know that I vehemently desperately disagree with you but we are all entitled to our opinion and I am hoping that my fear is completely unjustified.<br /><br /><br />And every word out of Tonys mouth is carefully scripted (for the record I didn't like the second coming of Kevin - so smug! - and wasn't a big fan of Julia either. But that is just personalities. Not policies)Kelley @ magnetoboldtoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post-24411881343189397562013-09-11T00:09:44.746+10:002013-09-11T00:09:44.746+10:00Oh, and for your pleasure :), my view of politics ...Oh, and for your pleasure :), my view of politics - a historical perspective - http://jeanieinparadise.blogspot.com.au/2007/11/democratic-process.htmlJeaniehttp://jeanieinparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958829718723459845.post-22640561898099857092013-09-10T21:42:00.071+10:002013-09-10T21:42:00.071+10:00That is the thing about democracy - there are winn...That is the thing about democracy - there are winners and there are losers, and now (as in the lead up to the election) my Twitter Feed and Facebook are showing the multiple personalities that make up my family, friends, acquaintances and bloggers.<br /><br />It was a very difficult election that, quite frankly, I think Labor lost for a whole host of reasons, and only a very small amount of them were Tony Abbott.<br /><br />I have stayed very quiet about my political opinions - I have extremes voice all around me at all times and quite frankly I hate the constant debate.<br /><br />I just want everyone to understand that NO-ONE wants what is going on with Asylum Seekers (and the voice of reason has to say that somehow stopping unfortunate people from stepping onto unseaworthy vessels is the desired outcome - hell, stopping unfortunate people from being affected so much by war and hate and genocide would be the ideal solution). Neither side has found any solution that I would find approaching palatable and I wish there was a statesperson amongst the viper's pit who just said "we haven't got a clue how to solve it, but we are going to try"<br /><br /><br />There are many more things I could say - but I shan't as I am not a political ranter (:D) but I get where you are coming from.Jeaniehttp://jeanieinparadise.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com