Sithslayer1991 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) Can someone explain how Gladys is still around? From what I can understand her ex divulged information through various phone calls of doing deals with insolvent Chinese company still owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to Aussie farmers screwing a lot of people. The big issue obviously isn't the affair but that she was either: - involved in the corruption deals that screwed a lot of people; OR - knew about it but didn't report it which would still make her guilty. Surely there is no way you can still be premier after something like that. Edited October 14, 2020 by Sithslayer1991 Wobblies, EmMac and Unlimited 3 Link to comment
StringerBellend Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 33 minutes ago, Sithslayer1991 said: Can someone explain how Gladys is still around? From what I can understand her ex divulged information through various phone calls of doing deals with insolvent Chinese company still owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to Aussie farmers screwing a lot of people. The big issue obviously isn't the affair but that she was either: - involved in the corruption deals that screwed a lot of people; OR - knew about it but didn't report it which would still make her guilty. Surely there is no way you can still be premier after something like that. She's a Liberal EmMac, Smoggy, sonar and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment
Smoggy Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Sithslayer1991 said: Can someone explain how Gladys is still around? From what I can understand her ex divulged information through various phone calls of doing deals with insolvent Chinese company still owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to Aussie farmers screwing a lot of people. The big issue obviously isn't the affair but that she was either: - involved in the corruption deals that screwed a lot of people; OR - knew about it but didn't report it which would still make her guilty. Surely there is no way you can still be premier after something like that. She is popular within her own party. At the end of the day if you have the backing of your cabinet / wider party then you will likely survive. There is no one waiting in the shadows to stab her in the back it seems. She is popular in the electorate and is seen as someone who managed the bushfire crisis well and covid so far. She is seen as having some popularity in the bag to use up....she has now... If there were a state election tomorrow she would probably still win. Edited October 14, 2020 by Smoggy Carns and wendybr 2 Link to comment
pseudonym Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Also the next state election is scheduled for March 2023 A challenger would be better off waiting a while Smoggy and wendybr 2 Link to comment
Davo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Also the media has done a good job of making the focus the "affair" (which it isn't and they've done nothing wrong) rather than corruption (which may end up being a lot of wrong). Sithslayer1991, Smoggy, Carns and 3 others 6 Link to comment
Smoggy Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, Davo said: Also the media has done a good job of making the focus the "affair" (which it isn't and they've done nothing wrong) rather than corruption (which may end up being a lot of wrong). That also....The media has gone in light compared to similar situations. wendybr and Wobblies 2 Link to comment
Sithslayer1991 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 its pretty evil what she has done. Media biased is worst than i thought in this country Wobblies 1 Link to comment
MartinTyler Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Careful what you wish for...if she is deposed we'd probably get that prized cnut Perrottet Smoggy and Wobblies 2 Link to comment
Edinburgh Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 It's also possible she hasn't done anything wrong. Sithslayer1991 and Smoggy 2 Link to comment
Sithslayer1991 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 16 hours ago, MartinTyler said: Careful what you wish for...if she is deposed we'd probably get that prized cnut Perrottet Its more integrity its clear corruption that she is involved in and who knows what else she might been involved in. But at the moment it feels like the Nationals are running the state rather than the Libs especially with the koala protection policy recently that removes the states responsibility on protecting land to local councils that don't have any resources. EmMac and wendybr 2 Link to comment
MartinTyler Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, Sithslayer1991 said: Its more integrity its clear corruption that she is involved in and who knows what else she might been involved in. But at the moment it feels like the Nationals are running the state rather than the Libs especially with the koala protection policy recently that removes the states responsibility on protecting land to local councils that don't have any resources. That would be the leaderless Nationals? wendybr and Sithslayer1991 2 Link to comment
Carns Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 15 hours ago, Edinburgh said: It's also possible she hasn't done anything wrong. It's definitely an integrity issue. ICAC has said she doesn't have to face corruption questions, but she was in a relationship with someone who was openly corrupt, had discussions with him about it and did nothing to stop it occurring. For the most powerful politician in the state it isn't a good look. wendybr, sonar and EmMac 3 Link to comment
MartinTyler Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 When she was appointed Premier you could probably say that she was the 'least worst' option and that carried through to the election where Labor were still in some disarray and her non-controversial persona probably got them over the line. She's managed to avoid the direct firing line for any criticisms of the major infrastructure projects where the likes of Constance etc have felt the heat. However, as State Leader we are asked to trust her judgment in a number of areas. This episode has shown poor judgment on her behalf and I'm sorry to say that because of that lapse she has to go as she has now lost the confidence of the public at large. StringerBellend, EmMac, Sithslayer1991 and 2 others 5 Link to comment
Carns Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 The plot thickens mack, sonar, EmMac and 1 other 4 Link to comment
Sithslayer1991 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Carns said: The plot thickens Man it just gets worst. Seriously its been what 2 days since its started its looking really bad I just can't see how she stays premier. Carns, sonar, mack and 2 others 5 Link to comment
Wobblies Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Carns said: The plot thickens "Dead man(woman) walking" I believe is the appropriate term. sonar, Carns, wendybr and 2 others 5 Link to comment
Wobblies Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 FMD that Daryl Maguire is making Eddie Obeid look like a Vatican Choir boy : Gladys, what on earth were you thinking? EmMac, wendybr and sonar 3 Link to comment
mack Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 She was seduced by his bald head and the akubra hat he wore to make people think he gave a **** about his constituents. sonar and wendybr 1 1 Link to comment
Unlimited Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 22 hours ago, Davo said: Also the media has done a good job of making the focus the "affair" (which it isn't and they've done nothing wrong) rather than corruption (which may end up being a lot of wrong). That’s News Corp for you need to protect their golden goose For those who don’t believe me, tell me how much A-League coverage we get from news channels that broadcast and advertise for cricket, NRL, and AFL? Wobblies, wendybr and EmMac 3 Link to comment
Carns Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Unlimited said: That’s News Corp for you need to protect their golden goose For those who don’t believe me, tell me how much A-League coverage we get from news channels that broadcast and advertise for cricket, NRL, and AFL? Are you new around here? They've been doing this **** for decades. Literally. sonar, wendybr and Wobblies 3 Link to comment
Unlimited Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, Carns said: Are you new around here? They've been doing this **** for decades. Literally. I unfortunately was a daily reader of the Daily Telegraph for a while One of the things which put me off was actually their anti-football coverage, funnily enough wendybr, Carns, sonar and 1 other 4 Link to comment
Carns Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 20 minutes ago, Unlimited said: I unfortunately was a daily reader of the Daily Telegraph for a while One of the things which put me off was actually their anti-football coverage, funnily enough You should watch the Murdoch doco that is currently on iView. Gives some good background on their modus operandi over the last 50 years. EmMac and wendybr 2 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 About time the corruption was uncovered and dealt with. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/16/federal-police-will-investigate-30m-western-sydney-airport-land-purchase?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other wendybr 1 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 The Armenian mafia in the Liberal Party are going to help the NSW Premier now. Time to acknowledge the wrongdoing and resign Daryl Maguire heard lobbying NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian in phone call played at ICAC http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-16/legal-investigation-begins-into-icac-private-hearing-published/12774696 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 And my local Federal Member of Parliament shown to be a criminal, yet again https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/17/louise-waterhouse-met-with-top-officials-and-angus-taylor-over-land-near-western-sydney-airport?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other wendybr and Wobblies 2 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Annabel Crabb's take on the NSW Premier Hot takes on Gladys Berejiklian's 'sex scandal' abound — but it's worth digging deeper than the reactions http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-17/gladys-berejiklian-icac-sex-scandals-and-women-in-politics/12774412 sonar and wendybr 2 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Scumbo couldn't help his mates in the ACT win their election Labor to win re-election in ACT with support of Greens, ABC election analyst Antony Green says http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-17/act-election-voting-labor-liberal-greens-results/12778714 sonar and wendybr 2 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Scumbo picks a fight with China Scumbo picked a fight with Daniel Andrews So who is the common denominator? wendybr, Wobblies and sonar 1 2 Link to comment
Paul01 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 And another blow to relations between Victoria and the federal govt https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/17/daniel-andrews-condemns-border-force-after-17-new-zealanders-allowed-to-fly-to-melbourne?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other wendybr 1 Link to comment
wendybr Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Conservatives with no vision, as usual, other than to promise people rate cuts. Dinosaurs, even if their leader is only 36. Well done citizens of the ACT. I guess being ringed by fires and parched by drought for years means they a receptive to The Greens, with them likely to pick up seats. Missed last night's ACT election coverage? Here are the results from voting day http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-18/act-election-results-win-lose-seats-five-key-takeaways/12779060 EmMac and Wobblies 2 Link to comment
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