At the risk of being a Wally & A-ing the Jacinta Price Q - “gratuitous concurrence” is one explanation to consider. Also heard 2.6 mil enrolled didn’t vote - can only find in daily mail but that’s good enough fact check for a high school dropout anyway. (Maybe RMIT could employ me?)
Terrific write up Gagman, a mate just shared this with me and I applaud your equanimity. I’ve been trying to point out for weeks primarily that the biggest takeaway from this whole charade is that both Labor and the Libs have essentially regarded this entire charade as a cynical politicking exercise, and any authentic, honest or even charitable intent behind recognition has been lost under the barrage of dishonesty and the pathetic inner-city luvvie characters that Yes kept rolling out each week to turn off yet more undecided voters. Maybe they were all secret No voters themselves? Saying that ... if I’m allowed a critique, I’m rather astounded to read that you admire(d) Noel Pearson, who for me appears to be the personification of the woke grievance-studies grifter who’s never met a grant he couldn’t steal or a microphone he couldn’t spew bullshit into, indeed the perfect role model for modern race politics, who would choose personal glory and public attention over genuine improvement in the lives of remote communities every day of the week.
Cheers, Corey … just re-reading my original comment and good lord it’s evoking the same feelings in my mind about this damn election … there’s literally nothing honest or authentic about anyone or anything said by or from the majors, the country has barely learned anything since the Voice campaign and if anything it’s only gotten much worse
Aussie comedians once used puns with reckless abandon. Go to any country flea market and you'll find a copy of Austen Tayshus' 12-inch in the record bins.
Great article. I reckon you've hit the nail on the head with the celebrity endorsement... it just didn't help the cause. And I agree that having 2 prominent aboriginal people (Price and Mundine) pushing the No cause helped their case immensely.
2 things though..WA had the 3rd lowest yes not 2nd. (We beat SA)
And the March polls had yes at about 60%. You might have been thinking of indigenous support at 80%.
At the risk of being a Wally & A-ing the Jacinta Price Q - “gratuitous concurrence” is one explanation to consider. Also heard 2.6 mil enrolled didn’t vote - can only find in daily mail but that’s good enough fact check for a high school dropout anyway. (Maybe RMIT could employ me?)
Terrific write up Gagman, a mate just shared this with me and I applaud your equanimity. I’ve been trying to point out for weeks primarily that the biggest takeaway from this whole charade is that both Labor and the Libs have essentially regarded this entire charade as a cynical politicking exercise, and any authentic, honest or even charitable intent behind recognition has been lost under the barrage of dishonesty and the pathetic inner-city luvvie characters that Yes kept rolling out each week to turn off yet more undecided voters. Maybe they were all secret No voters themselves? Saying that ... if I’m allowed a critique, I’m rather astounded to read that you admire(d) Noel Pearson, who for me appears to be the personification of the woke grievance-studies grifter who’s never met a grant he couldn’t steal or a microphone he couldn’t spew bullshit into, indeed the perfect role model for modern race politics, who would choose personal glory and public attention over genuine improvement in the lives of remote communities every day of the week.
Coming back to you 2 years later Greg, I’m changing my mind about Noel.
Cheers, Corey … just re-reading my original comment and good lord it’s evoking the same feelings in my mind about this damn election … there’s literally nothing honest or authentic about anyone or anything said by or from the majors, the country has barely learned anything since the Voice campaign and if anything it’s only gotten much worse
Aussie comedians once used puns with reckless abandon. Go to any country flea market and you'll find a copy of Austen Tayshus' 12-inch in the record bins.
Great article. I reckon you've hit the nail on the head with the celebrity endorsement... it just didn't help the cause. And I agree that having 2 prominent aboriginal people (Price and Mundine) pushing the No cause helped their case immensely.
2 things though..WA had the 3rd lowest yes not 2nd. (We beat SA)
And the March polls had yes at about 60%. You might have been thinking of indigenous support at 80%.
Love your blog mate!