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28-01-2014, 11:02 AM
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Parts Interpreter
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http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/q...-1226811606259
Really? Is this even something to complain about? There are videos on youtube, the news and social media of Bob Hawke sculling a full beer before, during and after he was PM and there are people complaining over someone enjoying themselves despite his position in politics?
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28-01-2014, 11:17 AM
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Good on him.
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28-01-2014, 11:32 AM
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What a legend. 'straya.
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28-01-2014, 01:39 PM
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...and I farted my way through Advance Australia Fair!
So what? Tossers! |
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28-01-2014, 04:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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good on him , a touch of reality was a bit too much for some obviously
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28-01-2014, 06:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So a guy had a beer on Australia day, shock horror.
Next they will have a whinge about having a lamington or sausage sandwich because it promotes unhealthy eating. |
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28-01-2014, 10:57 PM
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I think the public is correct in scrutinizing him. Hes on the big bucks, with the big bucks comes responsibilty. Plus, theres all this crap on the tv about kids drinking/ fighting etc. What kind of an example is he setting.
I bet if this was an afl player or someone a like, he would have probably received a massive fine from his club, possibly suspended and the media would have been all over him. now who is this guy to get away with it, australia day or not. |
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29-01-2014, 06:36 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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My advice is stop reading and worrying about what the courier mail reports
Seriously it seems like ACA quality stories, beat ups and rubbish and not worth reading |
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29-01-2014, 07:31 AM
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Good on him for showing he's a real person and likes to have fun too. Some people are such stick in the mud and scared to have a good time, in case some minority group might get offended.
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29-01-2014, 04:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I have no idea who this guy is, but he clearly knows how to work the pathetic Aussie media, a classic publicity stunt if ever there was one.
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29-01-2014, 05:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Private party in a private capacity. Can do what he likes...
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30-01-2014, 02:00 PM
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You've got to love the press. Big headline stating....
Federal MP Andrew Laming crashed my Australia Day party....further down the article it goes on to say her two sons invited him over, skolled a beer.... half a plastic cup. and stunned us all....Nobody seemed stunned in the video or the photo, in fact they all seemed to be having a good time. Must have been a slow Oz day for news in Brissy!
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30-01-2014, 02:35 PM
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Loving The Blown Goodness
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Had a beer with mates, at a party. As far as we know didn't go driving, king hit somebody, or break the law. Good on him. Yes he can be scrutinised because he holds a position that is public. But like everyone he is entitled to consume alcohol in a responsible manner. Just because it was upside down doesn't make it irresponsible. Wake up Australia and start chasing the people that are breaking the law. Otherwise we are all screwed when we want a drink.
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30-01-2014, 02:35 PM
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I think it was disgraceful.
He wouldn't of left my place without at least attempting a half yard.
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30-01-2014, 10:16 PM
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It just goes to show how much fitter our polliies are these days , can anyone imagine Russ Hinze or Richo being able to do that in their day ? You have to be fit with all the back pedalling , ducking and weaving , being given a hospital pass ( ask Peter Garrett what that is ) .
Whatever happened to the days of a bit larrikinism , more to the point where did all these anti anything people come from ? |
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Andrew Laming cops flak over Australia Day celebrations
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