-- Janny --
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Post by -- Janny -- on Feb 17, 2007 20:36:32 GMT 10
I'm not happy about this performance at all  Has Damien even been a citizen long enough to vote? Hey hey now... I am not a citizen but I have desperately wanted to put a vote for Labor Party!!! As soon as I become a citizen, I'll vote for them fast. |
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Post by gj on Feb 17, 2007 20:45:45 GMT 10
I'm not happy about this performance at all Has Damien even been a citizen long enough to vote? Hey hey now... I am not a citizen but I have desperately wanted to put a vote for Labor Party!!! As soon as I become a citizen, I'll vote for them fast. I'm not sure why I am actually on the role (coz shhhh I aint Aust citizen either) but I think I snuck in with some older legislation....??/ |
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Post by -- Janny -- on Feb 17, 2007 20:53:33 GMT 10
Hey hey now... I am not a citizen but I have desperately wanted to put a vote for Labor Party!!! As soon as I become a citizen, I'll vote for them fast. I'm not sure why I am actually on the role (coz shhhh I aint Aust citizen either) but I think I snuck in with some older legislation....??/ Before I go, I might as well vent 'bout Liberal Party: they made my HECS go up over the past 3 years *fumes*!!! I have to work my butt off to pay my university T.T [/end vent] LOL  |
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Post by crushangel on Feb 17, 2007 23:43:48 GMT 10
Hmmm interesting. Oh well at least it's not liberal, that would concern me more.
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Feb 17, 2007 23:48:40 GMT 10
This is for the NSW elections and NSW has gone down the gurgler over the last several years.
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Post by Mysterri on Feb 18, 2007 0:07:08 GMT 10
My personal policy has always been never to discuss politics, sex or religion in mixed company and I'll abide by that. All I can say in this case is "Not happy Jan!"
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Post by winterlong on Feb 18, 2007 0:28:56 GMT 10
This has gotten me thinking about all the things D could do that could make me disappointed in him.... I would be disappointed in him if he were a hard drug addict, a criminal or a cheater. Thinking very hard about it tonight, I couldnt be disappointed in him for supporting a different political party to the one I vote for, politics in general or any cause he wishes to represent for that matter. In fact, regardless of what party he supports, I'm quite chuffed and proud that he isnt afraid to let people know what he believes in, and has the guts to actually take a position. Yes, I'm here for the music and ultimately his personal beliefs dont influence that...but apathy sucks. Good on you D  |
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Post by shimmery on Feb 18, 2007 1:48:56 GMT 10
I'm not sure if playing at a political thing means you support that party? It could, but i'm not sure it does. Maybe Damien just sees it as any other gig? Anyway, I don't mind either way  But I won't make any assumptions as it could be quite likely that Damien is just seeing this as a gig like any other without any particular other agenda. |
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Post by erin on Feb 18, 2007 8:00:03 GMT 10
I agree with you Shimmery. Just because Damien is singing at an ALP election launch does not mean that he is a Labor supporter. It could simply be another gig for him, for which he will be paid.
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Post by sunshine on Feb 18, 2007 9:03:44 GMT 10
For goodness sake, does it really matter? Why is Damien being condemned?   Anything that gets him extra exposure and media coverage has to be a good thing. |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Feb 18, 2007 9:07:07 GMT 10
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Post by winterlong on Feb 18, 2007 9:34:50 GMT 10
Ah politics....nothing like it for a bit of debate and division  A gentle reminder that this is a public forum, where you can state your opinion. While I dont share the opinions of many who have posted ( ), I'm glad that we feel comforable enough to post them. Strangely shim, I'd be less happy if I knew this was just a paid job! I'd like to think, even if the job was a paid one, that D would think it significant about who it was for. Alas, D is not my puppet and doesnt do everything I wish him to - dammit! But you are right in that doing the gig does not necessarily link him to the party, or give us an indication of his politics. Either way, its still wub  |
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Post by sunshine on Feb 18, 2007 10:04:18 GMT 10
What song will Damo perform at the event? BTW: I love your banner, Winterlong. How about instead "Adorkable is the new beautiful"?  |
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Post by dededom on Feb 18, 2007 10:45:58 GMT 10
UPDATE
The campaign launch, including Damien's performances of Hallelujah and NOML, were broadcast live on Sky News on Foxtel. If you tune in during the day you will probably catch snippets of it. He was backed (so to speak) by the girls from the Oatley Public School.
His voice, by the way, sounds in GREAT shape.
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Post by dededom on Feb 18, 2007 11:13:09 GMT 10
Aww Belle. He didn't make a speech. He has moved into that electorate, and this will be his first election when he gets to vote as an Aussie. Why isn't he entitled to voice his opinion, even indirectly?
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But I won't make any assumptions as it could be quite likely that Damien is just seeing this as a gig like any other without any particular other agenda. 
