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[anchor man]

This is the part that concerns me in WA. We want strong opposition no matter who is in government. We haven't had it here for a long time. And there have been near misses already.. hopefully it is relatively status quo until we get strong opposition.

I find that when I have a conversation with people about politics and something conrentious comes up, those that say, "yeah well both are as bad as each other, seem to be Liberals.
The Liberals here in WA have shot hemselves in the foot to many time in latter years.
Before the election there was the constant cry of both houses being in Labors hands, Where were they when Liberal held the same han for many runs of power.
Even when Labor have been in power, seldom have they held control in both houses at once.
Not one polly has stepped up to say that the way Labor changed the voting system for the Upper house worked out for everyone.
Labor have the most in numbers in the house, but the Green will hold the trump card.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the Liberals to become a working party again.

 

[poshman]

I find that when I have a conversation with people about politics and something conrentious comes up, those that say, "yeah well both are as bad as each other, seem to be Liberals.
The Liberals here in WA have shot hemselves in the foot to many time in latter years.
Before the election there was the constant cry of both houses being in Labors hands, Where were they when Liberal held the same han for many runs of power.
Even when Labor have been in power, seldom have they held control in both houses at once.
Not one polly has stepped up to say that the way Labor changed the voting system for the Upper house worked out for everyone.
Labor have the most in numbers in the house, but the Green will hold the trump card.
I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the Liberals to become a working party again.

Look at this board for how people talk about each party. It is clear who is the most critical.

I am not holding my breath, I am hoping though as we need strong opposition.

And I agree the Liberals have shot themselves in the foot many times.

 

[MadMundy]

Case in point..



I may have missed a post, but I haven't seen anyone in the centre or centre right who has made a comment like this. Wouldn't this be exactly the type of thing you are critical of?

When Labor **** up I'll happily call them on it, but I think they've done an impressive job since McGowan first came in. If they weren't I'd be asking questions.

 

[poshman]

When Labor **** up I'll happily call them on it, but I think they've done an impressive job since McGowan first came in. If they weren't I'd be asking questions.

It wasn't that you haven't called them out, it was your dismissive attitude to the other major party that was being discussed.

If you read the post I was replying too it was claiming that Liberals are dismissive of the ALP etc. I was using your post as an example that at least on here the ALP supporters are the one's who are dismissive.

And if you can't think of things to call out after all this time you have blinders on that would protect a welder.

 

[MadMundy]

It wasn't that you haven't called them out, it was your dismissive attitude to the other major party that was being discussed.

If you read the post I was replying too it was claiming that Liberals are dismissive of the ALP etc. I was using your post as an example that at least on here the ALP supporters are the one's who are dismissive.

And if you can't think of things to call out after all this time you have blinders on that would protect a welder.

I think people on both sides are dismissive of the other party personally, but that just seems to come with the territory with politics.

 

[poshman]

I think people on both sides are dismissive of the other party personally, but that just seems to come with the territory with politics.

I agree - yet the original post I responded too was critical of the centre right. I am pointing out that on at least this board it is those on the left who are particularly dismissive of the other side.

Either way - I love WA and just hope one day we have a strong opposition no matter who is in government. We are very lucky to live where we do.

 

[MadMundy]

I agree - yet the original post I responded too was critical of the centre right. I am pointing out that on at least this board it is those on the left who are particularly dismissive of the other side.

Either way - I love WA and just hope one day we have a strong opposition no matter who is in government. We are very lucky to live where we do.

I see your point, although I wouldn't consider ALP left by any means, they're more centre. But I agree with you on the strong opposition, as happy as I am with Labor, I do want them to be pushed by a strong opposition. It's best for everyone, probably should have clarified myself better.

 

[BStaff17]

Shield final not at Adelaide Oval.

I hope CA get there revenge one day on the scumbags in the AFL house.

 

[Purpletown]

Shield final not at Adelaide Oval.

I hope CA get there revenge one day on the scumbags in the AFL house.

Wow. Someone's talking cricket on the politics thread.

 

[Paracleet]

It's their own fault for not having the contact with footy structured to give them unfettered access if required up to March 31. Should never ever hand over your cricket rights in your 6 months of the year.

That said it was a stupid idea. Drop ins are normally bedded in for weeks before they get used and even then early doors they can be up and down. Look how Optus plays Nov - early / mid Dec. Imagine facing Thommo and Lillee on that. And they reckon the were going to turn it round in 2 or 3 days...

 

[Paracleet]

Anyway they will probably plan a unveiling ceremony for after the Crows game with every living SA shield cricketer rolled out, then proceed to lose the final by an innings or something..

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

It's their own fault for not having the contact with footy structured to give them unfettered access if required up to March 31. Should never ever hand over your cricket rights in your 6 months of the year.

That said it was a stupid idea. Drop ins are normally bedded in for weeks before they get used and even then early doors they can be up and down. Look how Optus plays Nov - early / mid Dec. Imagine facing Thommo and Lillee on that. And they reckon the were going to turn it round in 2 or 3 days...

To be fair, how could SA ever predict they'd be good enough to host a shield final?

 

[Paracleet]

To be fair, how could SA ever predict they'd be good enough to host a shield final?

Fair.

 

[Docker82]

Fair.
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Ouch. Still not really impressed by their development of local talent tbh. Head and Carey are in the test team which is decent but over half their shield team isn’t from South Australia originally.

Think they should be starting 8-9 South Australians in their shield side if they’d really sorted themselves out.

 

[Stinky Lomax]

I’m sure
this has been said before, but I giggled way too much at this & had to share it with someone.

 

[stax on the mull]

Fair.
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When was the last time they won. I'm thinking it might have been that time where they just hung on at home against WA, getting a draw at home in the shield final with WA just needing the final wicket. Their tailenders blocked out the last few overs.

 

[stax on the mull]

When was the last time they won. I'm thinking it might have been that time where they just hung on at home against WA, getting a draw at home in the shield final with WA just needing the final wicket. Their tailenders blocked out the last few overs.

Yes, it looks like it was this game as they haven't won the Sheffield Shield since.

SOA vs WA Cricket Scorecard, Final at Adelaide, March 30 - April 03, 1996

Live Cricket Scoreboard: Get South Australia vs Western Australia Final, cricket scorecard, Sheffield Shield 1995/96 dated March 30 - April 03, 1996.

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[BStaff17]

Yes, it looks like it was this game as they haven't won the Sheffield Shield since.

SOA vs WA Cricket Scorecard, Final at Adelaide, March 30 - April 03, 1996

Live Cricket Scoreboard: Get South Australia vs Western Australia Final, cricket scorecard, Sheffield Shield 1995/96 dated March 30 - April 03, 1996.

www.espncricinfo.com

James Brayshaw had a decent game 87 & 66

 

[Purpletown]

I’m sure
this has been said before, but I giggled way too much at this & had to share it with someone.

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Lee Trevino was hilarious. He had a golf swing that resembles a rusty gate blowing in the wind. It may have been ugly but it was very effective.