Rod, at 13:06 on Jul 26 1995, you wrote ...

BG>> It also sucks that two completely separate political 
BG>> parties are allowed to band together in order to challenge 
BG>> the popular vote.

DD>> What got me was some "expert" saying that the independant 
DD>> had to "sign papers" and align herself with one or other of 
DD>> the parties.

DD>> Some independant!

RS>> Or you could try putting your brain into gear and decide 
RS>> its tripe.

DD>> My brain was in gear, that's why it struck me as peculiar.

RS> I dont believe it. Its tripe, otherwise they wouldnt have 
RS> been speculating on whether she would support Borbridge or 
RS> Goss if she held the balance of power.

I tell you that some "expert" was on the telly saying that this
woman would have to "align" hereself with one or other leader if
she held the balance of power.  They _were_ speculating on who it would be.

DD>> It doesn't really mean a great deal to me though as I don't
DD>> bother to vote.  I find that voting just encourages the 
DD>> buggers.

RS> Fine by us, we dont really want you ignorant foreigners 
RS> voting anyway |-)

What the fuck is this "us" and "we"?  Since when did
you have a say in Queensland politics?

David
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