I care that some guy has lost his job over trial by media. The police have already cleared him of charges seven years ago. I don't think allegedly damaging the image of the game is enough to crucify him.
I absolutely rofled at Special 1 TV this week.
They had empty furniture - Arsenal's trophy cabinet, which they were selling. Tag was "Brand new, has never been used since moving to new home".
He said something like as long as you give them a cuddle and a cab ride home after you fuck them, then he couldn't see the problem.
Said player is undergoing 'counseling'.
Why were the first four articles on Nine News about this? Isn't the budget slightly more important? Johns only ruined one person's life. Rudd ruined 20 million!
Also, it happened seven years ago. No police charges. The NRL always seem to stick its foot in matters that do not actually concern them. He is not an employee, he is a media analyst.
Over the next five years, yes.
Hockey played to the oppositions few remaining strengths. Wisely brought the small businesses into it. The big question is: does the electorate actually care about the budget?
I agree. Hockey looked composed and bemused at the same time. Swan looked like he was clutching at straws.
Oakes: "I have been doing budgets for 40 years. I have never heard the budget deficit/surplus not mentioned in the speech". Swan "um...ahhh.... I said the current accounts deficit...