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DEAD TED: Victorian Liberal leader lucks out
Lamentable Liberal leader Ted Baillieu has had one of those weeks.
This week saw The Australian’s Newspoll reveal that despite earnest efforts to boost his standing that the Victorian public are still finding it very hard to love the Victorian party leader whose embrace of odd left-wing policy positions continues to baffle observers.
Where Baillieu’s been strongest has been on law and order – a traditional conservative strength – where he’s positioned the straight-talking former criminal defence lawyer Peter Ryan as their Police spokesman.
But as The Australian’s astute state political reporter Rick Wallace points out, Baillieu undermines himself by being inconsistent on those issues and on everything else:
But just weeks after promising zero tolerance on civil disobedience, the opposition spent a week of parliament in pursuit of the government over measures designed to help police control protests against major projects. Granted, there were privacy and civil liberties implications in the proposals, but the government and police backpedalled and ruled out giving protesters’ personal details to project constructors.
In a bid to bag Police Minister Bob Cameron’s scalp, the opposition pursued the issue for a week, but left some conservatives wondering whose side the opposition was on: the protesters or the police.
To make matters worse, long-time Baillieu foe Michael Kroger has had a very belated crack at the lack of renewal in party room ranks and expressed his grave concern at the Newspoll numbers which show – in theory at least – that the Libs could go backwards at the next election. No one in the government believes that likely but the polls should be enough to get the party room sharpening its axe in favour of country member Terry Mulder or Dr Denis Napthine.
Kroger ought to have laid down the law during the preselections in the held seats, not now it’s too late, Kroger aligned insiders told VEXNEWS.
The most convincing way for him to have done this was to put himself forward for a state seat, Kroger would not be an uncontroversial leadership contender but he’d be a credible one. As would notional factional foe John Roskam of the IPA. But the Liberals have failed at persuading their deadweight to roll on and their thought-leaders like Kroger and Roskam to step up and serve. It’s time that was corrected, certainly in Roskam’s case.
While all that was going on, post Chanukah and pre Christmas revellers at the European this afternoon observed the usually little-noticed Tory leader Red Ted struggling to get into his bunker at 157 Spring Street, opposite state Parliament House.
His pass didn’t work. The door was locked. No-one would or could let him inside.
Perhaps an omen. The Ides of March looms.
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What is needed is the return of candidates who will upgold the Menzies Dream.
What is needed are sheep who will not be afraid to bite the sheep dog.
To not bite the sheep dog is to betray the Menzies Dream.
Baaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Looks more like Ted is at an ATM than banging on an office trying to get in…
there’s no ATM at near the imperial
I said ‘…looks like…’ not ‘…is definately at…’, but poor old Ted needs some big cash to win over some new friends. I don’t think we are a winner for 2010 somehow…
I locked him out because that’s what I do.
So the long and the short of it is that Baillieu did not unveil his ‘plan’ to win. Could that possibly be because he doesn’t have one?
The Libs are dead in the water , Ryan is the only one that has some go and Ted will not shut him up.
Look out Cameron MIA
Kroger can talk about renewal all he wants, but he needs to put his money where his mouth is and run, or shut up.
He was dropping by the ATM so he could get some $$$$ to pay for all the organic, free-trade, carbon neutral beers he was buying for his latte sipping homo mates at the very avant guarde European wine bar.
My dear Rt Hon Lord (Mayor) Fatty Doyle, the dearest of all dear fatties.
I wish yourself and the delightful EPC all the blessings of this Christmas Season.
I thank you for the European Whiskey you sent me. It will be put to good use. It is, afterall, a human right to consume copious amounts of European Whiskey – wouldn’t you agree?
It seems it is only a matter of time until Ted begs you (and me and Honeypot – but not Dr Dean) to come back and lead the Victorian Division to victory.
I look forward to A-G Hulls’ Charter being rolled out across the country – this will be great for my human rights practice when I return to the Bar in a few years time.
In 2010 I hope that I am made silk. I can’t understand why I am continuously overlooked. I could understand if my current state of in absentia from the Bar whilst in San Fran meant that I was not eligible, but Dr Dean assures me that this is not a barrier to consideration (he mentioned something about the Law of the Jungle and the Law of Trade Secrets – to be honest I couldn’t understand his reasoning, the animal noises he was making were a distraction from his otherwise lucid prose).
Nevertheless, I look forward to many blessings and opportunities to defend human rights and drink European Whiskey in 2010 for the both of us.
Commissioner McPerton
Surely we can all see that Ted is trying to get into the bottle shop. I am sure he is trying to get a drink because he read the latest opinion polls.
we hear his back on the piss
I dont see any change in leader and the lack of alternatives is an indictment of the lack of renewal over many terms.
There hasnt been any substantial renewal of Liberal Parliamentary stocks unless you count David Morris (Mornington / Kennett faction), Edward O’Donohugh (Eastern Vic / Krogerite), Murray Thompson (Sandy / Krogerite), as renewal.
Some of the renewal wont kick in until the new preselection rules impact sitting members (they were exempted as the price for their support) in what was notable bi factional reform.
I dont see the policy leadership coming from many on the front bench. David Davis is one example who when on planning and environment has only platitudes. I dont see any alternative policy being sharpely defined except perhaps on governance – winning over Paul Austin is a nice start but it wont win the election.
Any girls in that photo like a lift home? txt me.
Dork.
Renewal! Renewal! There is still some ‘renewal’ going on!
For instance an ex-Liberal member for Mordialloc has been seen a few times ‘renewing
his youth’ with a new Mayoress in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. One would
need to question whether the ex-member has had a chance yet to look at the face of his
‘current project’ or has other protruding parts been at front of mind?
Ahh so much arrogance and so little brains. They certainly make a great unit.
If Kroger is so important and influential – why isn’t he in Parliament as Leader? Does he just prefer his job as Leader of the ‘I do everything I can to keep Brumby in power because I’d rather support Labor than Ted Ballieu’ faction of the Liberal party?
I’d vote for Ballieu or Kroger or the local dog catcher if they were a Liberal with the Party’s future in mind. Instead I stare (in despair) at a bunch of Liberal loonies who spend more time hating and destroying each other rather than using their talents and energy to get rid of Dumby.
gggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Yeah Paul Austin seems totally ga ga over Ted.
Kroger is of course right – he almost always is – about the problem but not the cure. By the way, everyone knows Kroger is right about the problem (which is deeper than Ted being leader) even if they disagree withhow he raises these issues.
We need the gutless State lib MPs to put Ted out of his misery. Anyone else would be better.
The real issue is we need renewal. At least 12 of MPs need to resign so they can be replaced by people with some energy – they can’t be forced so it’s up to their own integrity to do so.
Never Mind he will be totally shut out at the election next year,and then go back to his former useless life
Tell us Marco, How much does yourboss Kathy earn? mmmmmmmmmm waiting for an answer comrade!!
Kathy do your members know what you earn?Do they know who pays for your overseas trips?
What is your problem Landeryou?
Is it that some people do not spend their whole lives sucking up to creepy little jews?
Your tribe are the weirdest bunch of sociopathic misfits on the planet.
we hear his back on the piss
Posted by ministerial spy | December 23, 2009, 11:35
he sure is!
Kroger should put up or shut up
problem with the Libs is simple all talk no action
why would you keep Smith Asher Napthine clarke fyffe wells kotsiris dixon FFS
in the Upper house its worse
labour has put in some real nuf nufs and yet they can get away with it when the best on offer is
Davis X2 rich-phillips koch lovell atkinson pulich coote petrovitch
its that bad fatty finn looks smart
so
we hear his back on the piss
Posted by ministerial spy | December 23, 2009, 11:35
he sure is!
Kroger should put up or shut up
problem with the Libs is simple all talk no action
why would you keep Smith Asher Napthine clarke fyffe wells kotsiris dixon FFS
in the Upper house its worse
labour has put in some real nuf nufs and yet they can get away with it when the best on offer is
Davis X2 rich-phillips koch lovell atkinson pulich coote petrovitch
its that bad fatty finn looks smart
Merry christmas Pauline, Good will prevail over evil in 2010, thank you for all your efforts this year, Bolano will be gone soon
Re HSU anti corruption watch dog 11.57
Are you chasing up Les Butler and waht he owes the union?
25/02/2010
A new industrial force for health workers,
no Jackson, no Bolano no mad Mary and the crazy call centre
All dues will go back into representing health workers unlike the hsu where all dues go to paying for Kathys life style
26/2/2010
A new Industrial Force for Health workers.
Faigan, LG Buttlor,Bye run,the old BECom
All dues to go on trinkets from urbane shitwhere and Funding Poorlenes lifestyle.
Where do i sign up?Your not getting my money Jackson/Bolano
Thank God!! a new Jackson free health union!!
Deregister the HSU!
I would be interested to know how many HSU members actually voted. Wasn’t much choice really, same old under achieving talentless hacks running. None with any record of real achievment. The union hasnt achieved anything for them, they are still among the worst paid workers in the country.
Merry Christmas Bolano, your only Christmas as Secretary!!Maybe Kathy will employ you to wash her car
Merry Xmas to all hsu members and happy feltching
Peter Allan the former Whitehorse Clowncillor would make a good leader of the Liberal Party. Ted could resign and Peter could then replace him in Hawthorn, then Peter could lead the Libs to victory at the next state election. Peter has the gift of the gab and sound Liberal credentials. He supported Phil Baressi federally last time. He’d be a great state leader for the Libs.
Doggers have been considerable quiet at the Wahroonga Gentlemen’s Public Lavatory. If any Holidayers feel the urge Alan and I will kindly service your needs.
Its time to go …..
Louise Asher
Martin Dixon
Christine Fyffe
Nick Kotsiras
Andrew McIntosh
Ken Smith
Murray Thompson
Heidi Victoria
Bruce Atkinson
Andrea Coote
David Davis
Philip Davis
David Koch
Jan Kronberg
Wendy Lovell
Donna Petrovich
Inga Peulich
The Liberal party in Victoria is an absolute basket case.
Led by a Left, small ‘l’ liberal who, of course, like his mates Hockey,Turnbull, Alex Hawke,Nick Campbell et al, is indistinguishable from Labor.
He alienates the Conservative base who recognise he stands for nothing, save a perverse idea of freedom.
Lib Vs ALP MP Speaking Form in 09
Louise Asher 96
Tim Holding & Joe Helper 56 & 24
Martin Dixon 77
Bronwyn Pike 31
Christine Fyffe 73
Judith Grayley 66
Nick Kotsiras 55
James Merlino 59
Andrew McIntosh 83
Daniel Andrews 66
Ken Smith & Ryan Smith 125
Kirstie Marshall 66
Murray Thompson 125
Alistair Harkness 45
Heidi Victoria 64
Janice Munt 68
Bruce Atkinson86
Brian Tee 79
Andrea Coote 420
Jennifer Hubbert 87
David Davis & Philip Davis 505
Lenders & Scheffer 278 & 75
Philip Davis& David Davis 505
Lenders & Scheffer 278 & 75
David Koch 140
Matt Viney 93
Jan Kronberg 85
Jaala Pulford 92
Wendy Lovell 248
Maxine Morand 37
Donna Petrovich 136
Gayle Tierney 114
Inga Peulich 195
Adam Somyrek 64
Time to go? I agree with some on your list “Deadwood and Lightweight Patrol” but I will give my reasons why they should go or stay.
Louise Asher – yes lazy old mole, adds nothing to the political debate.
Martin Dixon – no but should not be a frontbencher. MArtin is a good local MP and not everyone can be on the front bench. Is very good at buttering up the old Tory trouts on the Peninsula.
Christine Fyffe – yes old and useless.
Nick Kotsiras yes not so old but useless and vile breath!
Andrew McIntosh – yeah I suppose, started with so much potential but quite ordinary.
Ken Smith – no, old as he may be, noone works his electorate like Ken.
Murray Thompson -Yes doesn’t have he dear old dads carisma and has added nothing.
Heidi Victoria – don know her.
Bruce Atkinson – no, very good strategically and has a lot to offer behind the scenes.
Andrea Coote – going anyway, but how can you dislike Andrea?
David Davis – yes an appalling creature, no integrity, no honesty. The cancer of the Liberal Party.
Philip Davis – yep!
David Koch – no, still very good on the ground in Western Vic.
Jan Kronberg – don’t know enough about her.
Wendy Lovell – Yes adds nothing.
Donna Petrovich – No, again has disgusting breath like her lower House colleague Nick but does work.
Inga Peulich – the BIGGEST yes I can muster (no pun) a fu…ing disgrace.
Let me add one more.
Bernie Finn, the Righ To Life member who helped abduct baby M all those years ago. This is without any doubt Parliaments vilest creature and should be removed.
Politicalrealist = Andrew McNabb.
May the New Year bring Tony Abbott a severe personal family tragedy and hopefully a gut full of inoperable terminal cancer.
And may old queen radio shows fail for banging on endlessly about obscure pollies. Advertisers take note!
To Deadwood and Lightweight Patrol and politicalrealist … I agree with most of what you say, but have my own observations:
Louise Asher – Agreed, time to go.
Martin Dixon – The party can’t afford to pre-select ‘good backbenchers’ at this point in time. So should go.
Christine Fyffe – Agreed, time to go.
Nick Kotsiras – Agreed, time to go.
Andrew McIntosh – Sorry, but no potential at all. Time to go.
Ken Smith – Again, the party can’t afford to pre-select good backbenchers. Those people will come with government in marginal and currently ALP held seats.
Murray Thompson -Agreed, time to go.
Heidi Victoria – A waste of a seat. Should go.
Bruce Atkinson – How can he be good strategically when the the party is in the position that it is. So must go.
Andrea Coote – Don’t know her.
David Davis – Don’t know him.
Philip Davis – Agreed, time to go.
David Koch – Don’t know him.
Jan Kronberg – Don’t know her.
Wendy Lovell – Agreed, time to go.
Donna Petrovich – Agreed, time to go.
Inga Peulich – Agreed, time to go.
Let me add one more.
Bernie Finn – maybe should stay just to add a bit of energy and drive to the party.
Happy new year comrade Bolano,Enjoy your last year as boss Hogg of nothing
The bells, the bells, the bells!
We are proud to unveil a new Union for health workers in Victoria. The Union is the brainchild of Pauline Fegan and Les Butler. The new union’s intent will be to replace the current HSU.
“The days of union officials using members’ fund to pay for luxury cruises are gone”, said Ms Fegan. “Today marks the day when we will make the Union accountable. Anybody who steps out of line will have to deal with the enforcers, Delores Bannon and Anastasia Hondros”
The new Union will bring over 500 years of experience Ms Fegan pledged
Happy New Year Everyone!
May your year be blessed with vibrant multiculturalism, organic lentil soup and fair trade coffee.
Rant and rave as much as you like Bolano, you have no money , no staff, declining membership and Kathy looking over your shoulder!
Who will back you Bolano when the Queen of evil makes her move?
A new union
http://www.plumpgirlsworld.com/index.shtml
Pick on us all you want Bolano, your about to bleed members,maybe Katrina will take you on one of her hesta funded trips overseas as a farewell present!
This is about Ted’s tottering and teetering leadership. Why on earth is some bitter fool obsessively posting about some new union, and fat girl pornography?
Did someone mention fat sl*ts starting a union? I have a fetish for obese left wing pigs.
Anon, they are obese and they are pigs but left wing they are not!
Who is this Bolano? Is he somehow associated to Ted?
Why doesn’t the Kroger-Costello star recruit, Michael O,Brien not getting mentioned as possible future leadership contender? Probably because he is not. Moby neither looks like a leader nor has he made much of the issues he’s had to deal with- gaming stuff ups galore and liquor laws just to mention two. Kroger’s great plans have usually misfired. Easy to be the font of all wisdom after the event.
There seems to be a lot of irrelevent commentary here, so I thought I’d relay the current cricket scores:
Australia in trouble at 7 for 67
A cracking display from the Pakistani bowlers!
Had Ted got himself a Myki yet? He might need it to make a get away. I’ll make sure the inspectors go easy on you Ted.
Oh what a new year we have coming up, A new union offering a much cheaper option for health workers. A new era for health workers who want to be free of Jackson and her little puppet Bolano
He’ll be going nowhere fast with a Myki
Does Myki work on a bus?
On a tram, on a train, in a taxi?
Perhaps I could find a way to claim credit for Myki?
Myki worked just fine on a bus in Ballarat. Perhaps Ted could take the train to Ballarat and then a bus. I could see no problem with that.
Is Ted starting up a Union? I knew he was a bit of a lefty but a trade lefty?
Why would Ted take the train to Ballarat then a bus? Why would Ted start a Trade Union? These are great mysteries to ponder.
Ted is starting up a health union with an old creep called Les Butler who is the highest paid man in Victoria
Is Fegan sill give Butler free head jobs?
Since Tony fled overseas and subsequently went to the Big House I’ve not been gobbling as much as I like.
Can I join in with Fegan in gobfest of gobbling?