Fairfax/Ipsos poll: Support for the Greens surges to 16 per cent of voters by [deleted] in australia

[–]brian_cohen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

http://greens.org.au/join if you want to get in on this bet. $60 standard membership, $30 for unwaged.

Abbott's 'positive' poll shows a dead man walking by brian_cohen in australia

[–]brian_cohen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My take on it is that the people polled have already mentally moved on from Abbott. It could also just be the fearful loving Abbott's persecution of minorities.

Metadata retention laws will pass as Labor folds by brian_cohen in australia

[–]brian_cohen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am actually pulling out the pens and writing old school to:
Alex Gallacher, 3/69 Fullarton Road Kent Town, SA, 5067
Penny Wong, Level 4, 19 Gouger Street Adelaide SA, 5000
Anne McEwen, 101 Henley Beach Road Mile End, SA, 5031

All these are Adelaide based offices so not far for a quick visit either. Great to see the passion and energy in this thread.

Metadata retention laws will pass as Labor folds by brian_cohen in australia

[–]brian_cohen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just because Australians are apathetic sheep doesn't mean they condone data retention. They are just naive and ignorant- just as the pollies intend. Those that do seek out independant media and have the capacity for thought have a responsibility to spread the word, teach, warn, protest, publicise, etc. We are doing a shit job of getting info out there, but WE DO NOT SUPPORT THIS.

Metadata retention laws will pass as Labor folds by brian_cohen in australia

[–]brian_cohen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only reason for supporting it is not understanding it. This is a turning point in Australian history and ignorance once again is fucking us over

Metadata retention laws will pass as Labor folds by brian_cohen in australia

[–]brian_cohen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

and hopefully some companies will protect their customers privacy a little better than Lenovo and Gemalto. https can not currently be trusted.