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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 05:48 AM
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Congratulations PM elect Kevin Rudd!
Congratulations to the Labor Party of Australia and to Maxine McKew who beat Howard in Bennelong! Labor won decisively tonight. Let's hope we follow suit next year.

Election results here:

http://www.abc.net.au/elections/federal/2007/
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Jennifer C Donating Member (760 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 05:54 AM
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1. Congrats Kevin!
and to my fellow Aussies. We did it! I'm shaking with happiness. This is incredible.

One of the greatest moments in Australia's history.

I've been waiting for this moment for so many years! The rodent = slaughtered.

:party: :toast: :thumbsup:
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anakie Donating Member (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 05:58 AM
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4. I'm with you mate
He's gone. And Maxine is so close.


Peace
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 06:00 AM
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5. Congratulations Jennifer!
And congrats to all your fellow Australians.

:party: :party: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :toast:

And welcome to DU.
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Jennifer C Donating Member (760 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 06:25 AM
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7. Thank you
Cali :toast:
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Adelante Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 07:06 AM
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10. Congrats to you and all of your compatriots
:toast:
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xchrom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 05:56 AM
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2. ...
:applause: :woohoo: :applause:

congratulations Labour! --
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kevinmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 05:58 AM
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3. Looks Like Howard is about to Cry ...



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7109692.stm
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anakie Donating Member (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 06:13 AM
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6. He's off to make his concession speech.
A long time coming.
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PFunk Donating Member (687 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 06:25 AM
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8. Congrats also but....
...does Labor has anything like the "Blue Dogs" that currently infest the Democratic party. If so, how many (and can the Greens neutralize their power now).
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cali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 06:43 AM
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9. yes, and Rudd, as I understand it,
is more of a centrist than anything else. Still, I believe he has promised to withdraw Aussie troops from Iraq, and he won't cater to bushco in the same way. Plus, Labor is not in denial bout climate change.
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dsc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 07:29 AM
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11. One question
I noticed that the Liberal/National coalition held the Senate, how much power does the Aussie Senate have?
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anakie Donating Member (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 07:46 AM
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12. the Senate reviews
legislation that comes to it from the government which is formed in the House of Representatives. They can block legislation if they so choose, or add amendments etc.

Feels good down here tonight people. Your turn next year.


Peace
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dsc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-24-07 07:49 AM
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13. Doesn't sound too bad
Glad you won.
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