Craig Thomson MP..........

[UIZ733]

I'm sick of hearing about it ...... Just go away

I agree.......and also it is important to note that he is just a humble countrymember!

[TOPNDR]

Dont be under the illusion that things would be any different if  the government position was reversed, with Abbott as the PM of a minority government, and one of his Lib/NP members under exactly the same scrutiny as Thompson.

In the scenario I've put above, there's no chance the LNP would allow their man to succumb to the pressure, and in doing so bring down the minority government either!

[Teabag]

Dont be under the illusion that things would be any different if  the government position was reversed, with Abbott as the PM of a minority government, and one of his Lib/NP members under exactly the same scrutiny as Thompson.

In the scenario I've put above, there's no chance the LNP would allow their man to succumb to the pressure, and in doing so bring down the minority government either!

Agree whole heartedly.......grass is not always greener on the other side....

[cruisindub]

At risk of dragging this thread up to the sewerwhere it should never even aspire to get thqt high, I just have to rant a little.

What a joke our Parliament is.......
todaas shamble reminds me of eastern European Parliament's minus the fisty cuffs and foreign language, or this south Americans that set fire to themselves,  ours is just laughable.

I rant over this as today I received the obligatory postcard in the mail reminding people to enrol and 'compulsory' vote.

What chance of a clear futtre.

Itsquite worrying.

[Bird]

I rant over this as today I received the obligatory postcard in the mail reminding people to enrol and 'compulsory' vote.

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/15-million-potential-voters-go-missing-20120528-1zf99.html

People just dont trust or like the system.

[Jenko67]

I thought I was going to read a joke... the whole saga is a joke........

[D4D]

Now the courts will decide...

Fair Work Australia has begun court proceedings against federal MP Craig Thomson over his alleged use of union credit cards to pay for prostitutes.

http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/thomson-to-face-court-over-alleged-prostitute-splurge-20121015-27mkf.html

[speewa158]

Geeeeeezzzzz the way Fair Work works it could be many years before even finish reading the breif , let alone trying to make a ,, umm ,, arrrrr a decision 

[Janbo]

Vermin!!

[speewa158]

1st up against the wall come the revolution       

[Kangaron]

I got all excited then.
But
it is only civil action

[gacoxd]

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/15-million-potential-voters-go-missing-20120528-1zf99.html

People just dont trust or like the system.

All I can say is, if for no other reason, by not voting you give up your right to whinge about the outcome.

I'm quite proud of our electoral system. No one gets shot, there's no blood in the streets, it's all pretty peaceful and invariably we get the government we collectively deserve.

Yes, even this one.

Damo

[gacoxd]

Double pumped the send. Sorry!

Damo

[krisandkev]

There is no doubt that we do live in the best country and have incredible freedoms and rights.
The trouble is that our current politicians have completely lost reality and at each election we do not have much choice. 
It appears to become a politician you need to be one of the following; 
1.   Need to be rich.
2.   Need to be a solicitor or barrister.
3.   Need to be a union leader.
And don't forget you need to be able to tell lies without any sign of guilt.
That absolute disgraceful parliament where Gillard attacked Abbott and she became a hit around the world and her popularity increased - what the hell!!!!!  And don't get me wrong, I am not standing up for Abbott.   Sack all of them and let's start fresh.   Sorry, it just all makes me so mad that they all just act like spoilt little kids at a time when we need good leaders. 
Kevin

[Bird]

****in shoot him.. the staff he was robbing are people on min wage.
he deserves nothing.

[asmithaxe]

Take it easy.  I agree with your reasoning for why he doesn't deserve anything, but no need to advocate violence.

[theflyingbadger]

It appears to become a politician you need to be one of the following; 
1.   Need to be rich.
2.   Need to be a solicitor or barrister.
3.   Need to be a union leader.
And don't forget you need to be able to tell lies without any sign of guilt.

well, telling lies comes with the territory for at least the second 2

[Swaggie]

Bring back the DEMOCRATS

[doogs01]

And to further add on the note from UIZ733 that he is just a humble countrymember
I remember

[bobnrob]

That absolute disgraceful parliament where Gillard attacked Abbott

She's just returning fire!
Putting the factual implication aside...I was quite amused by it 

[Bird]

Federal MP Craig Thomson has been arrested at his electoral office.

Members of the NSW fraud squad on Thursday executed an arrest warrant on behalf of the Victorian Fraud and Extortion Squad.

Victorian detectives flew to Sydney this morning where they accompanied NSW police to Mr Thomson's Central Coast electoral office.

The Victorian police have spent almost 18 months investigating claims that Mr Thomson improperly used Health Services Union funds to spend on prostitutes, air travel, entertainment and cash withdrawals in excess of $100,000.

Mr Thomson was charged by virtue of the arrest warrant with a fraud offence.

A further 149 fraud charges are expected to be laid against the 48-year-old when he appears in Wyong Local Court.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/political-news/craig-thomson-arrested-by-fraud-squad-20130131-2dmnn.html#ixzz2JW9F4YyX

[Marschy]

Maybe he was just trying to help the prostitutes with the benefits of his wisdom

[Vk3bq]

Wonder who/which union is paying for this round of costs )

[Mallory Black]

even more interesting that the boss lady called an election date 24 hrs before the cops arrested him

[Rob C]

"even more interesting that the boss lady called an election date 24 hrs before the cops arrested him"

Very, Very interesting !!!!