Some links about Aussie political parties

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Because it is 3am and I have insomnia and this is the only thing on my to-do list I feel awake enough for.

One Nation Victoria State President promotes gay bashings on Twitter Normally "One Nation politician says terrible things" isn't newsworthy, but dear god.

GetUp ad of appalling things Tony Abbot has said (mostly but not all about women)

Also, for those who may have missed the not-horribly-conservative minor parties: The Sex Party seem pretty decent on a surprising number of issues. The secular party are, alas, in favour of banning the burka.

Don't vote above the line, it may be easier but your preferences may go somewhere unexpectedly crap! I really should figure out my preferences at belowtheline.org.au.

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[moonbug]

Not sure if you saw this but an anti-discrimination complaint has been launched against the charming Family First candidate who said that gay marriage was like child abuse:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/10/2979275.htm

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I did, and it made me happy.