I believe Australians are watching what is happening in the US with horror, and thinking how we don’t want the same thing here. Dutton is the same as Trump - cruel, vindictive, lying, divisive, only interested in power to enrich himself and his billionaire funders. I really hope Australians get it. - ThreadSky

drvicfielding.bsky.social • 1 day ago

I believe Australians are watching what is happening in the US with horror, and thinking how we don’t want the same thing here. Dutton is the same as Trump - cruel, vindictive, lying, divisive, only interested in power to enrich himself and his billionaire funders. I really hope Australians get it.

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aussieleftie.bsky.social•1 day ago

Great marketing campaign for Labor, if they are smart enough to use it.

djraison.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Nah , stale male old blokes in the pub think it’s funny trump beating down on that little communist, I kid you not , we’re fucked

gr8nanjan.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Where is that pub? We need to remember where these Nazi cells are fo future reference. The level of ignorance is astounding. Ukraine is a Democracy, people have a vote there, being attacked by a Communist country, where n one has a vote, Russia.

sonjah28.bsky.social•1 day ago

No, they don't get it. I asked people I work with where they get their media. They don't watch TV. They stream shows and use 'insta'. They read headlines and don't dive any deeper. They just see the negative headlines and conclude ALP are bad and waste money on poor people, and Dud won't.

lucivirgo.bsky.social•1 day ago

Far too many people have the 3 second attention span & memory of a goldfish. They forgot how terrible more than 9 yrs of the lnp actually was within 3 months.

vickiap.bsky.social•22 hours ago

So true

jehannahcavaliers1.bsky.social•1 day ago

Completely agree.

mish3091.bsky.social•1 day ago

We have to stay vigilant and for progressive voters who want ALL Australians to benefit from everything that AUS has to offer we need to be united in putting #LNPlast

heatherforward.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Absolutely. That is the key point for this election

gaz254.bsky.social•1 day ago

38yo told me “they don’t research. They hear that Albo is doing a shit job, they are pissed that we didn’t do more about Gaza, they believe LNP are the money managers & Labor the spenders. They don’t check and Labor does nothing to get the message to them. They will vote LNP despite Dutton.”

vickiap.bsky.social•22 hours ago

I’m afraid so.

imnotonfire.bsky.social•22 hours ago

This 👆🏻 in a nutshell.

vickiap.bsky.social•21 hours ago

I agree, although I don’t believe Dutton would get away with it if he went rogue like Trump is. (She says, hopefully)

chrislovespugs.bsky.social•18 hours ago

Even if he didn’t go rogue, it’s still really bad for Australia, since he supports and admires felon traitor to democracy trump. This should automatically disqualify him from even running.

vickiap.bsky.social•16 hours ago

Totally agree

flutterinfoliage.bsky.social•1 day ago

@abcnews 7pm reporting was shameful. It amounted to gaslighting of Zelensky & minimised the position of Keir Starmer govt as reported in print media. The intimidating abusive coercion displayed by Trump & Vance was fully on display - chillingly abhorrent to witness. @abcnews a complete disgrace 😡

lizturnerarts.bsky.social•1 day ago

I totly agree. It was shocking reporting, which is becoming the norm on the ABC, sadly.

rettopnoj.bsky.social•1 day ago

If Dutton has any chance at all of victory it's entirely Labor's fault. Let's hope if they get another term they actually act like a Labor government for once.

alanshares.bsky.social•1 day ago

No, not entirely. You can't deny that the media is complicit too. Labor need to fix things and I am pretty disappointed with them but the blame is spread across multiple parties

rettopnoj.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sure, but the media is always like that. Labor knows what the media is like, they should be able to deal with that by now. Instead Albanese pretended the News Corp petition never even happened.

alanshares.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yeah Murdoch for sure. That's one thing that I am disappointed in, the lack of action (RC or otherwise) on Murdoch. The ABC has become a crazy beast (and Labor also deserve some blame for that). They definitely have a harder task than the LNP

rettopnoj.bsky.social•21 hours ago

All Labor had to do to ensure a second term was to be a Labor government, instead they decided to go with a mixture of coalition policies and maintain the status quo as much as possible.

mattcswriter.bsky.social•23 hours ago

Misinformation and lack of education and exposure to politics is why the world keeps election such horrid leaders. I’m almost certain Dutton will win 😢

heatherforward.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Yes, because all those so-called progressives are going to vote Independent Willy Nelly. And the Independents are an unknown factor that may well support the LNP when push comes to shove. Only defence is to #PutLNPlast

smspencerauthor.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sure do

#PutLNPLast -
Yes, even below the TheDogAteMyHomework party

#NeverDuttsGina

peterb223.bsky.social•1 day ago

fully agree

wheels002.bsky.social•1 day ago

tippsu.bsky.social•1 day ago

Don’t hold your breath.

zeddog.bsky.social•1 day ago

I put the shift in the polls towards Labor down to the Trump effect. I would expect a further shift after the Zelensky bullying.

theuntamedshrew.bsky.social•17 hours ago

While watching what's been happening in the US is horrifying, on the flip side I hoped it would play out badly enough, for long enough, for us to start seeing some real consequences before our own election is called. Dutton glommed onto Trump ideology quick smart and I can only hope it costs him.

benarman.bsky.social•1 day ago

You forgot racist

dotrat47.bsky.social•18 hours ago

It's going to take a collective to keep that from happening.

angry-goddess.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Lunched with a group of friends yesterday, quite a diversified group of voters. Conversation eventually got to America and every single person was just horrified and repulsed about what has happened.

peter-donnelly.bsky.social•19 hours ago

100%

francine16.bsky.social•1 day ago

And we must stop aukus it’s an outrageous amount of money for nothing!

widebaypaul.bsky.social•1 day ago

So do I, this could be the turning point for Dutton, he’s had an easy ride so far

chequers7.bsky.social•1 day ago

Lately met a few self made educated business owners who fit the bill as #conservative and no matter the facts/data, they are convinced that Labor govt spending is too high and only #LNP can reign this in. It seems taxes are evil even though with the infrastructure, they could not have suceeded -sigh

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Many wealthy Australians are selfish and hate contributing to social good. Minimising tax is a game to them. A game that should have been drawn closed decades ago.

melaleuca1000.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Babyboomers have got the cash and are not sharing - we've earned through the tellie that this is how rich arse holes are meant to behave.

melaleuca1000.bsky.social•17 hours ago

'learned'

chequers7.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Boomer here and whilst I agree in general, I was trying to discern amongst that diaspora if there was any trends that showed why some went more left whilst others turned downright #Conservative.

itsonelouder.com•17 hours ago

Next time we catch up I can explain why I switched from being conservative to being a rabid "leftie". It was quite the journey.

chequers7.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Dave, being a professional and an East Asian, I am by default a conservative. I have voted Libs previously when they were much more small l but not anymore.

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•15 hours ago

Some of us have hearts and aren’t selfish. We have a view of life where money isn’t everything and I think that’s largely down to upbringing and having gone without.

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•15 hours ago

As a boomer I grew up in poverty from parents who lived through the depression and wars. I know what it is to do without. I actually find Gen X much more conservative and selfish on the whole than any of my friends. I’ve got further left. Though I was always that way.

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•15 hours ago

I’m a baby boomer. And I grew up in poverty as did many of my friends. Yes we own a house we finally bought when I was late thirties and him in his forties. And no I’ve never used tax avoidance and I still care about the horror of capitalism.

chequers7.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Maybe, they are well traveled and lived overseas and often raise funds for charity. My limited take is they have made it themselves and this thinking seem to override ‘experts’ views and data.
They seem to have a limited view of govt or systems -their success is limited to their field of expertise

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•19 hours ago

They make their money off the backs of others works. Then complain they have to pay them.

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•19 hours ago

Charity is a failure of government and even worse a rich persons tax dodge.

thegreatwombatso.bsky.social•1 day ago

The LNP loudly promising to be just like Trump, we will see if Australians are going to be this stupid again. Just like they loved Abbott's campaign of hate.

inanna-nz.bsky.social•1 day ago

So do I

2pensi.bsky.social•1 day ago

...#VoteXbench...community vetted, supported responsible independent...LNP last, ON/ToP/LN/etc 2nd last, Labor 3rd last, Greens 4th last...?

sonjah28.bsky.social•1 day ago

I also really want a strong xbench but it completely depends on your electorate and who the candidates are. Please study this before you vote. Check their how to vote cards. See who you are really voting for. It's telling.

bevjohnst.bsky.social•1 day ago

Oh yes. Exactly

neiljrm.bsky.social•18 hours ago

It's not too far fetched. The margins on 2PP are slight unless ALP get skates on

cardine.bsky.social•1 day ago

I hope so too! Even if people are inclined to vote Coalition, I hope someone with influence can express to them that Peter Dutton is not the leader for this moment. That his alignment with Donald Trump has rendered him unelectable at this crisis moment in history.

seb-gardener.bsky.social•1 day ago

If Labor does not expel Israel’s ambassador before the election, place them LAST on the ballot. Simple

vickiap.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Sorry but I don’t want another 4 years of the LNP any time soon. Especially with Dutton in charge.

seb-gardener.bsky.social•21 hours ago

If its genocide either way then it makes no difference, but Labor must be punished for what it has done. But sure, watch voters endorse the genocide because it’s not happening to them

vickiap.bsky.social•21 hours ago

It’s not just about that though. I believe more Australians will suffer under an LNP Dutton led government. There is absolutely no way I would out them ahead of Labor. I will be putting an Independent 1, that will be my “protest”.

seb-gardener.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Not one of the independents has condemned the genocide. The Greens have - but Australians are too racist and homophobic to vote greens ahead of Labor. This country will get what it deserves

vickiap.bsky.social•21 hours ago

I don’t think not voting Green has anything at all to do with racism and homophobia. Those types would never vote left anyway - or even centre left.

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•22 hours ago

And you think the libs will expel Israel? We live here and let’s retain our right to a voice while still can. Dutton is a huge risk to all of us.

seb-gardener.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Go ahead and endorse genocide then

roseannebyrne.bsky.social•19 hours ago

I don’t. So why don’t you FRO!

jenoula.bsky.social•11 hours ago

I certainly am!

elenikay.bsky.social•17 hours ago

Me too but I’m not optimistic

pgj.life•1 day ago

Dutton is the answer to continued profit margins and sustained revenues for many corporate leaders in a constrained financial market. Shame that the globally effective political message post covid of ‘are you better off’ resonates with the most vulnerable in our communities.

tinypolski.bsky.social•1 day ago

My greatest fear remains that too many voters will be isolated from the detail and will only see the "headline" (and incomplete) narrative of what's happening and may find appeal in Dutton/Lib's messaging.
A lot of voters may be driven simply by "promises" of their personal benefit.

josepha.bsky.social•1 day ago

Many on the right are fascinated and enthused by Trump. Dutton's sponsor Rinehart certainly is. But they are canny enough to understand outright support won't play well in Australia. It's in that context I saw Dutton's support of Ukraine and contradiction of Trump from a few days ago.

ladymargaret.bsky.social•1 day ago

And not as smart as he thinks he is…

jasonsmumr.bsky.social•1 day ago

🤞

kitty-hawk52.bsky.social•12 hours ago

I think Canada may be starting to look at PP with a little less trust. I sure hope so!!!!

musictplove.bsky.social•1 day ago

So so hope you’re right . What worries me is those who are oblivious to the actual damage unleashed there

rosco385.bsky.social•1 day ago

I don't want to tempt fate, but mandatory voting makes it unlikely a figure like Trump could be elected PM of Australia.

janbright.bsky.social•14 hours ago

Indeed. Backed up and encouraged by Gina.
Oh yeah, and Babet 🙄

tim365.bsky.social•11 hours ago

They need to vote.

malteggins.bsky.social•20 hours ago

People are just not paying any attention.
Check out the interview on the Sunday Shot from yesterday. Quite telling… and disturbing.

peggysanders.bsky.social•18 hours ago

https://open.spotify.com/episode/15L4Ep5p9dljA5SddQUXJ0?si=4zPaINh1Tk2_jWRgYP-8kg.

peggysanders.bsky.social•18 hours ago

@instanterudite.bsky.social

peggysanders.bsky.social•19 hours ago

The Sunday Shot explanation of voter disengagement was well worth listening to. It rang true.

peterorinuela.bsky.social•1 day ago

Unfortunately Australians won't get it. Dutton is shorter odds to win than Trump was.

michellelwilliams.bsky.social•1 day ago

Sadly I don’t think they will

sygent.bsky.social•1 day ago

#TemuTrump
#ThugDutton
#LNPToxicNastyParty
#LNPCorruptionparty
#LNPNeverAgain

k-sam.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Please, I’m trying to eat 🤢

saints-dragons.bsky.social•1 day ago

Dutton hates this #TemuTrump photo.
So keep posting, please.

sygent.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thats my plan, particularly will go hard at it, once Albanese calls the Federal Election.

saints-dragons.bsky.social•1 day ago

Excellent!

imnotonfire.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Labor should’ve found their spine and held the RC into Murdoch and passed Truth in Political Advertising laws. And we should never have signed AUKUS.
There should be multiple layers of protection for democracy.

heatherforward.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Yes, l have to agree. But let’s not shoot ourselves in the foot by rejecting a competent (but flawed) government

imnotonfire.bsky.social•21 hours ago

I’m not. I’m putting the greens first and Labor second. LNP need to be tested into the sun but Labor need to be reminded who they’re supposed to serve (ie. not mining companies).

heatherforward.bsky.social•21 hours ago

Sure. You do you and l’ll do my own thing. Only thing l recommend is #PutLNPlast. That’s the key factor this election

imnotonfire.bsky.social•14 hours ago

I agree.

heatherforward.bsky.social•11 hours ago

We are on the same page, then

lm-here-at.bsky.social•22 hours ago

Bingo bingo bingo

godfly.bsky.social•18 hours ago

https://bsky.app/profile/godfly.bsky.social/post/3ljf3j3qhic22

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