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Jimmy_041 wrote:

Roxy the Rat Girl wrote:'This sort of thing'???? I don't think we see defections like this all that often. Independents siding with political parties definitely, even pollies from a major party falling out and becoming an independent or joining a minor party but not a major party polly defecting to the other major party. Last person I can remember was Karlene Maywald who didn't change sides but did accept a ministry to try and repair the Murray situation at that time. She was crucified at the election as the situation with the River Murray worsened (through worsening drought and no fault of her own) but Labour went on the win the election.

I think this will reignite tensions within the party as it shows Steven Marshall to be quite an ineffective leader. Marshall has been sighted twice in 2 months. Next time we see him will be to fend off leadership speculation and the time after that will be to accept defeat after a leadership spill from Vicki Chapman.

Yeah, nice try
It was well known Labor were trolling for potential defectors and were chucking all sorts of chocolates at people. They always knew MHS had potential because of his over inflated opinion of himself in life. But he was the fourth in line which just shows what they really think about him.
This sums him up: http://www.news.com.au/national/colin-james-martin-hamiltonsmiths-defection-is-treachery-of-unfathomable-depths/story-e6frfkp9-1226933323469

Karlene Maywald was slaughtered for treachery, not because she failed on the Murray (which Labor continually failed to deliver on despite all of Rann's bluster)
Marshall been sighted twice in 2 months is horse shit. The Press have just been having lots of fun with the dysfunctional Labor Govt. There wont be a challenge.
Here's a little insight into MHS. On Monday night, his wife was re-elected President of the Mitcham Liberal branch whilst he sat there. People who know her reckon she couldn't have known about it or she would have withdrawn. He has now embarrassed her. Says it all about him, because it's always been about him.

Roxy the Rat Girl wrote:

Jimmy_041 wrote:Yeah, nice try
It was well known Labor were trolling for potential defectors and were chucking all sorts of chocolates at people. They always knew MHS had potential because of his over inflated opinion of himself in life. But he was the fourth in line which just shows what they really think about him.
This sums him up: http://www.news.com.au/national/colin-james-martin-hamiltonsmiths-defection-is-treachery-of-unfathomable-depths/story-e6frfkp9-1226933323469

Karlene Maywald was slaughtered for treachery, not because she failed on the Murray (which Labor continually failed to deliver on despite all of Rann's bluster)
Marshall been sighted twice in 2 months is horse shit. The Press have just been having lots of fun with the dysfunctional Labor Govt. There wont be a challenge.
Here's a little insight into MHS. On Monday night, his wife was re-elected President of the Mitcham Liberal branch whilst he sat there. People who know her reckon she couldn't have known about it or she would have withdrawn. He has now embarrassed her. Says it all about him, because it's always been about him.

I don't know, I thought he sounded quite sincere in the press conference and his arguments for changing sides seemed to make sense. His electorate are still represented by 'a passionate Liberal' so this is simply a win for the good people of Waite and indeed all South Australians

Gozu wrote:Jay Weatherill has done nothing but kick goals since becoming Premier.

1. Got rid of Mike Rann, none of the useless Libs could do it.

2. Ended Don Farrell's political career.

3. Won the unwinnable election, beating the golden child Steven Marshall.

4. Convinced the Independent Geoff Brock from a conservative electorate to side with Labor.

5. Now convincing MHS a former Liberal Party leader to side with Labor all but guaranteeing another four years in government and effectively ending the leadership of Marshall as there is almost no way he now lasts another four years in the job.

Well played Mr Weatherill, well played

Jimmy_041 wrote:

Gozu wrote:Jay Weatherill has done nothing but kick goals since becoming Premier.

1. Got rid of Mike Rann, none of the useless Libs could do it.

2. Ended Don Farrell's political career.

3. Won the unwinnable election, beating the golden child Steven Marshall.

4. Convinced the Independent Geoff Brock from a conservative electorate to side with Labor.

5. Now convincing MHS a former Liberal Party leader to side with Labor all but guaranteeing another four years in government and effectively ending the leadership of Marshall as there is almost no way he now lasts another four years in the job.

Well played Mr Weatherill, well played

Yes, he's looked after HIMSELF and his job very well
Has he done anything positive for the State?

bennymacca wrote:

Jimmy_041 wrote:

Gozu wrote:Jay Weatherill has done nothing but kick goals since becoming Premier.

1. Got rid of Mike Rann, none of the useless Libs could do it.

2. Ended Don Farrell's political career.

3. Won the unwinnable election, beating the golden child Steven Marshall.

4. Convinced the Independent Geoff Brock from a conservative electorate to side with Labor.

5. Now convincing MHS a former Liberal Party leader to side with Labor all but guaranteeing another four years in government and effectively ending the leadership of Marshall as there is almost no way he now lasts another four years in the job.

Well played Mr Weatherill, well played

Yes, he's looked after HIMSELF and his job very well
Has he done anything positive for the State?

Stadium and hospital.

Jimmy_041 wrote: But you didnt vote for Labor

Roxy the Rat Girl wrote:Hmmm. I'm sensing that you are a little agitated Jimmy.

Jimmy_041 wrote: When you meet some of these people face to face, you get a much better idea of what they are really like.
A bit like safooty.net people really.....................

Jimmy_041 wrote:I actually dont care what he did