Australian 2016 Election Poll - Page 2

Axver · 06-14-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KhanadaRhodes

mature australia party. i mean, it makes it sound like a big sexy party. that's real democracy.

You're... going to be disappointed.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 06-16-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Axver

You're... going to be disappointed.

damnit!

dan_smee · 07-01-2016, 05:25 PM

Alrighty motherfuckers - Election Day.

Remember - you may think you're being funny drawing a dick on your ballot paper, but those dick votes go to the coalition. #dontbeadick on Election Day.

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Vlad n U 2 · 07-01-2016, 09:15 PM

Already voted.

liamcool · 07-01-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dan_smee

Alrighty motherfuckers - Election Day.

Remember - you may think you're being funny drawing a dick on your ballot paper, but those dick votes go to the coalition. #dontbeadick on Election Day.

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Factcheck, my man!

liamcool · 07-01-2016, 09:33 PM

No Arts Party on this poll? Only a man who likes sausage in bread would make such an egregious error.

dan_smee · 07-01-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by liamcool

Factcheck, my man!

Love it.

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Axver · 07-01-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by liamcool

No Arts Party on this poll? Only a man who likes sausage in bread would make such an egregious error.

People from the sciences may claim their degrees are more practical than majors in the arts, but the Science Party's policies are hilariously implausible while the Arts Party's are realistic and achievable.

dazzledbylight · 07-02-2016, 02:07 AM

6PMs in 6 years? (sez the BBC Radio here on NYC public radio)

from international reader.

OTOH,

muy embarrassed at how low our voting turnout is in a he USA! (Yes, I know u have
compulsory voting in Aussieland)

Axver · 07-02-2016, 02:15 AM

Not quite 6 PMs in 6 years.

In 2007, John Howard lost to Kevin Rudd.

In 2010, Kevin Rudd's own party replaced him with Julia Gillard.

In 2013, Julia Gillard's own party replaced her with... Kevin Rudd.

Later in 2013, Kevin Rudd lost to Tony Abbott.

In 2015, Tony Abbott's own party replaced him with Malcolm Turnbull.

And now in 2016, if the electorate has any sense, Malcolm Turnbull will lose to Bill Shorten. Polls close in less than an hour and it will be close.

Kieran McConville · 07-02-2016, 02:28 AM

While I doubt it will happen, I'm really hoping for a Liberal/LNP loss, even a narrow one. It might bring on the existential crisis they've been putting off since 2007.

Axver · 07-02-2016, 02:30 AM

I really hope this is a bit like 1993, where everybody's all "the ALP gonna lose"... until they don't.

Kieran McConville · 07-02-2016, 03:01 AM

Of course the difference in 1993 was that there was a real scare campaign with the GST and the whole Fightback agenda. This time, Labor have seized with the alacrity of a drowning man on 'save Medicare' but, while certainly an accurate enough warning of actual Coalition intentions, may not quite have the traction. Also they lack the advantage of incumbency, which apparently turns shit into gold.

Kieran McConville · 07-02-2016, 03:03 AM

I'd also like to see a draw or a Labor win just to stick it to the betting markets. Have I mentioned that I consider it actually immoral to wager for money on political elections (especially when such markets, like polls, may sway the weak minded, at the margins, people who want to be sure of having supported a winner)? Well I do.

Axver · 07-02-2016, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kieran McConville

Also they lack the advantage of incumbency, which apparently turns shit into gold.

This always surprises me. I know very few people who give enough of a shit about their local member to know who they are, let alone would vote for a likeable local MP from their less-desired party. Yet the figures don't lie, that incumbents in individual seats enjoy a bounce at their first re-election.

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Originally Posted by Kieran McConville

I'd also like to see a draw or a Labor win just to stick it to the betting markets. Have I mentioned that I consider it actually immoral to wager for money on political elections (especially when such markets, like polls, may sway the weak minded, at the margins, people who want to be sure of having supported a winner)? Well I do.

Seriously, when did this even become a thing? I don't recall this from elections more than about three years ago.

Kieran McConville · 07-02-2016, 03:52 AM

^ I think it became a thing about, well, three years ago.

Kieran McConville · 07-02-2016, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Axver

This always surprises me. I know very few people who give enough of a shit about their local member to know who they are, let alone would vote for a likeable local MP from their less-desired party. Yet the figures don't lie, that incumbents in individual seats enjoy a bounce at their first re-election.

Simple habit I would guess. Go with the name you recognise (which I guess rules out people you know who are actually unaware of the local member), or maybe go with whoever has enough money to put more stupid lawn signs around town.

Kieran McConville · 07-02-2016, 04:49 AM

Well this looks like being one of those nights. I can remember some bad old Howard wins where Kerry or Antony were calling it by 6.30.

dan_smee · 07-02-2016, 05:27 AM

Interesting night - looking like LNP minority.

Will be a turbulent 3 years...

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dan_smee · 07-02-2016, 05:30 AM

Also, can Labor just grow some fucking balls and either form a coalition with the Greens, or destroy them by becoming a real progressive party. Get out of the middle of the fucking road.

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View Poll Results: Choose your preferred candidate.
21st Century Australia	1	10.00%
Animal Justice Party	0	0%
Australia First	1	10.00%
Australian Antipaeodphile Party	0	0%
Australian Christians	0	0%
Country Party	0	0%
Cyclists Party	0	0%
Defence Veterans Party	0	0%
ALP	2	20.00%
Greens	2	20.00%
Liberal Party	0	0%
Motoring Enthusiasts Party	1	10.00%
Sex Party	0	0%
Bullet Train for Australia	1	10.00%
Family First	0	0%
Katter's Australia Party	0	0%
Liberal Democrats	0	0%
#Sustainable Australia	0	0%
Mature Australia Party	1	10.00%
Nick Xenophon Team	0	0%
Rise Up Australia	0	0%
Secular Party	0	0%
Seniors Party of Australia	1	10.00%
Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party	0	0%
Smokers Rights Party	0	0%
Socialist Alliance Party	0	0%
Socialist Equality Party	0	0%
Voluntary Euthanasia Party	0	0%
VOTEFLUX.ORG \| Upgrade Democracy!	0	0%
Outdoor Recreation Party (Stop the Greens)	0	0%
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07-02-2016, 02:15 AM	#30
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:59 AM	Not quite 6 PMs in 6 years. In 2007, John Howard lost to Kevin Rudd. In 2010, Kevin Rudd's own party replaced him with Julia Gillard. In 2013, Julia Gillard's own party replaced her with... Kevin Rudd. Later in 2013, Kevin Rudd lost to Tony Abbott. In 2015, Tony Abbott's own party replaced him with Malcolm Turnbull. And now in 2016, if the electorate has any sense, Malcolm Turnbull will lose to Bill Shorten. Polls close in less than an hour and it will be close. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

07-02-2016, 02:30 AM	#32
Axver Vocal parasite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 1853 Posts: 152,977 Local Time: 07:59 AM	I really hope this is a bit like 1993, where everybody's all "the ALP gonna lose"... until they don't. __________________ "Mediocrity is never so dangerous as when it is dressed up as sincerity." - Søren Kierkegaard Ian McCulloch the U2 fan: "Who buys U2 records anyway? It's just music for plumbers and bricklayers. Bono, what a slob. You'd think with all that climbing about he does, he'd look real fit and that. But he's real fat, y'know. Reminds me of a soddin' mountain goat." "And as for Bono, he needs a colostomy bag for his mouth." U2gigs: The most comprehensive U2 setlist database! Gig pictures \| Blog

07-02-2016, 05:30 AM	#40
dan_smee ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 13,975 Local Time: 08:59 AM	Also, can Labor just grow some fucking balls and either form a coalition with the Greens, or destroy them by becoming a real progressive party. Get out of the middle of the fucking road. Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference __________________

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07-01-2016, 05:25 PM	#23
dan_smee ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 13,975 Local Time: 08:59 AM	Alrighty motherfuckers - Election Day. Remember - you may think you're being funny drawing a dick on your ballot paper, but those dick votes go to the coalition. #dontbeadick on Election Day. Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference

07-01-2016, 09:15 PM	#24
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 08:29 AM	Already voted.

07-01-2016, 09:33 PM	#26
liamcool Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: deep in absolutely bullshit historical theory/trauma theory Posts: 16,695 Local Time: 07:59 AM	No Arts Party on this poll? Only a man who likes sausage in bread would make such an egregious error.

07-02-2016, 02:07 AM	#29
dazzledbylight Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the sound dancing - w Bono & Edge :D Posts: 34,930 Local Time: 05:59 PM	6PMs in 6 years? (sez the BBC Radio here on NYC public radio) from international reader. OTOH, muy embarrassed at how low our voting turnout is in a he USA! (Yes, I know u have compulsory voting in Aussieland)

07-02-2016, 02:28 AM	#31
Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 07:59 AM	While I doubt it will happen, I'm really hoping for a Liberal/LNP loss, even a narrow one. It might bring on the existential crisis they've been putting off since 2007.

07-02-2016, 03:01 AM	#33
Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 07:59 AM	Of course the difference in 1993 was that there was a real scare campaign with the GST and the whole Fightback agenda. This time, Labor have seized with the alacrity of a drowning man on 'save Medicare' but, while certainly an accurate enough warning of actual Coalition intentions, may not quite have the traction. Also they lack the advantage of incumbency, which apparently turns shit into gold.

07-02-2016, 03:03 AM	#34
Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 07:59 AM	I'd also like to see a draw or a Labor win just to stick it to the betting markets. Have I mentioned that I consider it actually immoral to wager for money on political elections (especially when such markets, like polls, may sway the weak minded, at the margins, people who want to be sure of having supported a winner)? Well I do.

07-02-2016, 03:52 AM	#36
Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 07:59 AM	^ I think it became a thing about, well, three years ago.

07-02-2016, 04:49 AM	#38
Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 07:59 AM	Well this looks like being one of those nights. I can remember some bad old Howard wins where Kerry or Antony were calling it by 6.30.

07-02-2016, 05:27 AM	#39
dan_smee ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 13,975 Local Time: 08:59 AM	Interesting night - looking like LNP minority. Will be a turbulent 3 years... Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference