All across the country, Australians are waking up with a hangover they can’t quite place, before remembering – oh yeah! – that yesterday Tony Abbott compared the Islamic State to Nazis, only without the “sense of shame to try and hide it”. Really.
But never mind; Rupert Murdoch reckons he’s still by “far the best alternative” for our PM. The most powerful man in media chose – somewhat unusually, though not completely out of character – to share his political views on Twitter rather than selecting one of his front pages to do the job. He’s calling to turn the Federal Government on and off again – a.k.a. a snap election – hopefully rebooting with an effective Senate.
Country almost ungovernable with any Senate majority impossible for either side to execute. Bilateral agreement to change urgent if unlikely
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
Extreme greenies, increasing in support hold balance. Against growth and subsequent jobs. Seem beyond reason.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
Meanwhile world commodity prices in long term collapse as outrageous construction costs kill infrastructure projects.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
Seems capture of federal Labor leadership by corrupt violent unions. Govt must push on with reforms for sake of all sides or hold snap poll.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
Only hope is new poll with govt of all the talents ready to work together with clear mandate for reform, bringing in new, young able people
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
In spite of some blind spots, Abbott far the best alternative. Principled and a fighter.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
As the folks over at Fairfax kindly pointed out: Abbott’s net approval is negative 24, and his party has seen a 7.5% swing against it since the last election. If a snap poll were held, he *might* be able to regain control of the Senate, but all things considered it’s looking pretty unlikely. That alone is a bizarre reason to call for a snap election NOW.
There’s also that matter of the shitty renewable energy-supporting, pro-drug decriminalising Greens; Rupert might not be a fan of Greens leader Richard Di Natale, but 16% of voters want him as PM, according to the latest poll.
Extreme greenies, increasing in support hold balance. Against growth and subsequent jobs. Seem beyond reason.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
One over riding social issue dominating conversation everywhere is alarm at spread of new deadly drugs, especially in rural communities.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
But it’s cool, guys. We’re a gtreAt country. You’re gtreAt.
Great month in Oz – beautiful country, gtreAt people but with large problems.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 3, 2015
Picture: Mark Wilson via Getty Images.
