What more can you say than what a relief it is that we don't have to put up with those infernal repetitive Palmer Party ads any more. The elections are well and truly over, both state and federal. TV is almost enjoyable to look at again.
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I guess both results were surprising and has thrown the Labor Party some serious soul searching at both State and Federal level.
From aspirations of being in government, the Labor Party continues to find itself in opposition which brings me to one of the most grating and annoying things opposition parties seem to succumb to, the inane, negative comments made regarding government policy decisions.
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Opposition spokespersons seem to get microphones thrown in front of them and how often do you hear them come up with a positive statement.
Opposition parties have the democratic right to criticize, and so they should. All I ask is could they be positive in their criticism and maybe add, "We would do it this way."
Negative criticism can be a real turn off, whereas positive criticism can find an appreciative ear. I've often heard it said, "Be positive ... or shut up."
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Other groups that will have to do some soul searching after the election are the mobs that do the opinion polls. They got it wrong in America, they got it wrong with Brexit and got it well and truly wrong leading up to our elections.
One of the reasons I have heard for the polls being so wrong has a lot of logic to it. Not so long ago, pollsters rang people on a landline, which meant the pollsters knew the location of the person they were talking to.
Most these days have mobile phones and these could be answered from anywhere. The polling people would have far more difficulty in establishing localised trends.
Julie Bishop on election night frequently said the most accurate polling indicator was the preferred Prime Minister. The results endorse Julie Bishops words, Bill Shorten never got within cooee of being preferred Prime Minister.
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Congratulations once again to Boorowa Rugby Club, 'The Goldies', a magnificent 50th anniversary celebration. I said last week it would exceed any previous celebration, 450 people can vouch for that - it was HUGE.
The Goldies have been here for 50 years, but they are much more than just a sporting club, they have woven significantly the social fabric of Boorowa.
The Goldies have opened their hearts and wallets to improve the lot of many who have benefited from the charities they have supported over the years.
The Goldies, know how to play, know how to party and know how to care. Bring on the next 50 years.
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An elderly couple return to a Mercedes dealership to find the salesman had just sold the car they were interested in to a beautiful, leggy, busty blonde.
"I thought you said you'd hold that car 'til we raised the $75,000 asking price," said the husband, "yet I just heard you closed the deal for $65,000 to that lovely young lady there. You insisted there would be no discount on this model."
"Well, what can I tell you?" replied the salesman. "She had the ready cash, and just look at her. How could I resist?"
Just then the young woman approached the old folks and handed them the keys saying "There you go, I told you I could get this joker to drop the price. See you soon Grandpa, Grandma."
Moral: Never mess with the elderly.
