The Righteous Brothers

[aceman]

Just heard one of the Righteous Brothers on the 5aa news. No he wasn't singing he was preaching AGAIN about the now retired minister for transport and Media Mike and how terrible it is that they have deceived the public of SA.

For Chr^st sake Mr Hamilton-Smith, do something proactive instead of reactive and your dishevelled mob of followers might have a chance, but certainly not following a pathetic leader such as you.
You should have stayed in the army although if a war broke out, by the time you decided something needed to be actioned, it would be all over.

[Dog_ger]

If our "Premier of SA" had any spine he would have sacked him.

Now this guy is in charge of our jails.

He may end up in them.

We are being taken for fools..!

[Squawk]

the now retired minister for transport

Conlon has retired? Tell us more...this is breaking news!

[Jimmy_041]

Just heard one of the Righteous Brothers on the 5aa news. No he wasn't singing he was preaching AGAIN about the now retired minister for transport and Media Mike and how terrible it is that they have deceived the public of SA.

For Chr^st sake Mr Hamilton-Smith, do something proactive instead of reactive and your dishevelled mob of followers might have a chance, but certainly not following a pathetic leader such as you.
You should have stayed in the army although if a war broke out, by the time you decided something needed to be actioned, it would be all over.

The job of the Opposition is to make the Government accountable - MHS did his job. The Libs knew about his unsuitability but did their homework before breaking the story. The only reason Koutsantonis was given the job was to appease the faction, not because he was the best person. Koutsantonis should never have been given the job. He is a serial hoon driver. What's next? A mass murderer in charge of the prisons because he should know how to run them? Or Tim Marcus Clarke in charge of the SA Financing Authority? And the reason why Koutsantonis said that he wouldn't reoffend? He gets a government car and chauffeur with the job.


The reaosn why Rann completely screwed up the RAH / Railway site project was because they new the Liberals were working on their inner city project and doing it properly. CONSULTING with the interested parties such as the RAH staff and ACC. Rann conjured together their ill conceived plan and announced it prior to the Libs plan because they could see that the Libs would get traction with it. They decided on and announced its new name of the Marj because they wanted to gain voter popularity.
Now they are using our money for their spin on the hospital - pure use of our money for election purposes. They are also right behind the SACA plan, not because it is the best thing to do, but because it will torpedo the Libs pro-active plan. The SANFL will never allow Adelaide Oval to be the home of football unless they control it. Again, the SA people are being conned

Water - tell me what Rann has achieved since he torpedoed the Liberals plan for Federal intervention - absolutely nothing. Now, they are going to drain the underground water supply

This government does nothing except bully the media to manipulate the voters. If a media outlet writes something bad about them, or questions them, they ostracize them.

As for MHS and his army background, at least he's achieved something in his life and served the people of Australia. What has Rann ever done other than deal with the media? Absolutely nothing. He was born in the UK, been a NZ citizen and now lives here. He cant even speak Australian properly.

Face it Aceman, you have been manipulated by a very slick, well funded media plan, whilst very little happens about the problems we have here in SA.

[Ronnie]

Besides taking media spin to a new level, I wonder what lasting legacies 'media Mike' will leave to the state of South Australia?

[Dirko]

The job of the Opposition is to make the Government accountable - MHS did his job. The Libs knew about his unsuitability but did their homework before breaking the story. The only reason Koutsantonis was given the job was to appease the faction, not because he was the best person. Koutsantonis should never have been given the job. He is a serial hoon driver. What's next? A mass murderer in charge of the prisons because he should know how to run them? Or Tim Marcus Clarke in charge of the SA Financing Authority? And the reason why Koutsantonis said that he wouldn't reoffend? He gets a government car and chauffeur with the job.


The reaosn why Rann completely screwed up the RAH / Railway site project was because they new the Liberals were working on their inner city project and doing it properly. CONSULTING with the interested parties such as the RAH staff and ACC. Rann conjured together their ill conceived plan and announced it prior to the Libs plan because they could see that the Libs would get traction with it. They decided on and announced its new name of the Marj because they wanted to gain voter popularity.
Now they are using our money for their spin on the hospital - pure use of our money for election purposes. They are also right behind the SACA plan, not because it is the best thing to do, but because it will torpedo the Libs pro-active plan. The SANFL will never allow Adelaide Oval to be the home of football unless they control it. Again, the SA people are being conned

Water - tell me what Rann has achieved since he torpedoed the Liberals plan for Federal intervention - absolutely nothing. Now, they are going to drain the underground water supply

This government does nothing except bully the media to manipulate the voters. If a media outlet writes something bad about them, or questions them, they ostracize them.

As for MHS and his army background, at least he's achieved something in his life and served the people of Australia. What has Rann ever done other than deal with the media? Absolutely nothing. He was born in the UK, been a NZ citizen and now lives here. He cant even speak Australian properly.

Face it Aceman, you have been manipulated by a very slick, well funded media plan, whilst very little happens about the problems we have here in SA.

Excellent post Jimmy ! And also it wasn't just the Army, but the SAS, the most elite, hardest group of soldiers this country produces. What MHS did in the SAS would make Rann look like a cabbage patch doll.....

[interested observer]

Just heard one of the Righteous Brothers on the 5aa news. No he wasn't singing he was preaching AGAIN about the now retired minister for transport and Media Mike and how terrible it is that they have deceived the public of SA.

For Chr^st sake Mr Hamilton-Smith, do something proactive instead of reactive and your dishevelled mob of followers might have a chance, but certainly not following a pathetic leader such as you.
You should have stayed in the army although if a war broke out, by the time you decided something needed to be actioned, it would be all over.

The job of the Opposition is to make the Government accountable - MHS did his job. The Libs knew about his unsuitability but did their homework before breaking the story. The only reason Koutsantonis was given the job was to appease the faction, not because he was the best person. Koutsantonis should never have been given the job. He is a serial hoon driver. What's next? A mass murderer in charge of the prisons because he should know how to run them? Or Tim Marcus Clarke in charge of the SA Financing Authority? And the reason why Koutsantonis said that he wouldn't reoffend? He gets a government car and chauffeur with the job.


The reaosn why Rann completely screwed up the RAH / Railway site project was because they new the Liberals were working on their inner city project and doing it properly. CONSULTING with the interested parties such as the RAH staff and ACC. Rann conjured together their ill conceived plan and announced it prior to the Libs plan because they could see that the Libs would get traction with it. They decided on and announced its new name of the Marj because they wanted to gain voter popularity.
Now they are using our money for their spin on the hospital - pure use of our money for election purposes. They are also right behind the SACA plan, not because it is the best thing to do, but because it will torpedo the Libs pro-active plan. The SANFL will never allow Adelaide Oval to be the home of football unless they control it. Again, the SA people are being conned

Water - tell me what Rann has achieved since he torpedoed the Liberals plan for Federal intervention - absolutely nothing. Now, they are going to drain the underground water supply

This government does nothing except bully the media to manipulate the voters. If a media outlet writes something bad about them, or questions them, they ostracize them.

As for MHS and his army background, at least he's achieved something in his life and served the people of Australia. What has Rann ever done other than deal with the media? Absolutely nothing. He was born in the UK, been a NZ citizen and now lives here. He cant even speak Australian properly.

Face it Aceman, you have been manipulated by a very slick, well funded media plan, whilst very little happens about the problems we have here in SA.

[Jimmy_041]

Here's a bit more:

But the serial traffic offender will remain in the ministry with Premier Mike Rann saying Mr Koutsantonis has a "big future".

He maintains his portfolios of Correctional Services, Gambling, Youth, Volunteers and assisting on Multicultural Affairs. He maintains his salary and perks including his car and driver.

Rann says that maybe we should have Police checks - maybe the Government should have checked themselves or does being a faction boss make you untouchable? Rann is a joke

PREMIER Mike Rann said he had not asked Mr Koutsantonis to resign. There was "absolutely no doubt it has been embarrassing but he (Mr Koutsantonis) has done the right thing".

WHAT!!! After he got caught - come off it mate. He has done anything but the right thing.

This came as it emerged that Mr Koutsantonis's driving record was worse than believed with court documents revealing 58 traffic offences.

But he maintained that South Australians should have confidence in him to administer his portfolios. "It's a mistake, I apologise for it. It's not something I did intentionally," he said.

What - apparently deceiving Rann by saying you have only lost your licence once but hiding the fact that you have been caught 58 times - "slipped me mind Your Honour"

But he maintained that South Australians should have confidence in him to administer his portfolios. "It's a mistake, I apologise for it. It's not something I did intentionally," he said.

Not likely mate. You got caught red handed. What else is in the cupboard??

[aceman]

Here's a bit more:

But the serial traffic offender will remain in the ministry with Premier Mike Rann saying Mr Koutsantonis has a "big future".

He maintains his portfolios of Correctional Services, Gambling, Youth, Volunteers and assisting on Multicultural Affairs. He maintains his salary and perks including his car and driver.

Rann says that maybe we should have Police checks - maybe the Government should have checked themselves or does being a faction boss make you untouchable? Rann is a joke

PREMIER Mike Rann said he had not asked Mr Koutsantonis to resign. There was "absolutely no doubt it has been embarrassing but he (Mr Koutsantonis) has done the right thing".

WHAT!!! After he got caught - come off it mate. He has done anything but the right thing.

This came as it emerged that Mr Koutsantonis's driving record was worse than believed with court documents revealing 58 traffic offences.

But he maintained that South Australians should have confidence in him to administer his portfolios. "It's a mistake, I apologise for it. It's not something I did intentionally," he said.

What - apparently deceiving Rann by saying you have only lost your licence once but hiding the fact that you have been caught 58 times - "slipped me mind Your Honour"

But he maintained that South Australians should have confidence in him to administer his portfolios. "It's a mistake, I apologise for it. It's not something I did intentionally," he said.

Not likely mate. You got caught red handed. What else is in the cupboard??

My Godfather Jimmy, you've got too much time on your hands. Sorry I wound you up like a Cunninghams $2.00 clock!
I promise I'll never venture into the dark realms of politics again!

[GWW]

Bring back John Bannon

[aceman]

Just heard one of the Righteous Brothers on the 5aa news. No he wasn't singing he was preaching AGAIN about the now retired minister for transport and Media Mike and how terrible it is that they have deceived the public of SA.

For Chr^st sake Mr Hamilton-Smith, do something proactive instead of reactive and your dishevelled mob of followers might have a chance, but certainly not following a pathetic leader such as you.
You should have stayed in the army although if a war broke out, by the time you decided something needed to be actioned, it would be all over.

The job of the Opposition is to make the Government accountable - MHS did his job. The Libs knew about his unsuitability but did their homework before breaking the story. The only reason Koutsantonis was given the job was to appease the faction, not because he was the best person. Koutsantonis should never have been given the job. He is a serial hoon driver. What's next? A mass murderer in charge of the prisons because he should know how to run them? Or Tim Marcus Clarke in charge of the SA Financing Authority? And the reason why Koutsantonis said that he wouldn't reoffend? He gets a government car and chauffeur with the job.


The reaosn why Rann completely screwed up the RAH / Railway site project was because they new the Liberals were working on their inner city project and doing it properly. CONSULTING with the interested parties such as the RAH staff and ACC. Rann conjured together their ill conceived plan and announced it prior to the Libs plan because they could see that the Libs would get traction with it. They decided on and announced its new name of the Marj because they wanted to gain voter popularity.
Now they are using our money for their spin on the hospital - pure use of our money for election purposes. They are also right behind the SACA plan, not because it is the best thing to do, but because it will torpedo the Libs pro-active plan. The SANFL will never allow Adelaide Oval to be the home of football unless they control it. Again, the SA people are being conned

Water - tell me what Rann has achieved since he torpedoed the Liberals plan for Federal intervention - absolutely nothing. Now, they are going to drain the underground water supply

This government does nothing except bully the media to manipulate the voters. If a media outlet writes something bad about them, or questions them, they ostracize them.

As for MHS and his army background, at least he's achieved something in his life and served the people of Australia. What has Rann ever done other than deal with the media? Absolutely nothing. He was born in the UK, been a NZ citizen and now lives here. He cant even speak Australian properly.

Face it Aceman, you have been manipulated by a very slick, well funded media plan, whilst very little happens about the problems we have here in SA.

No Jimmy, I haven't been manipulated by anyone other than my wife, just making mention of one of the Liberals weakest links.

[Jimmy_041]

No Jimmy, I haven't been manipulated by anyone other than my wife, just making mention of one of the Liberals weakest links.

Their weakest link is the lack of state funds to fuel their media machine

One day, Rann will be shown up as the shallow, vacuous person that he is. But he will be off to Italy; courtesy of us again.

Hear ya about the missus though mate

[Psyber]

Bring back John Bannon

I was happy with Tom Playford - so honest he wouldn't even let his family hitch a free ride with him in the government car.

[aceman]

Bring back John Bannon

I was happy with Tom Playford - so honest he wouldn't even let his family hitch a free ride with him in the government car.

Showing your age there Psyber!

[Jimmy_041]

Sorry I wound you up like a Cunninghams $2.00 clock!

tick clink tock

[Psyber]

Bring back John Bannon

I was happy with Tom Playford - so honest he wouldn't even let his family hitch a free ride with him in the government car.

Showing your age there Psyber!

Yes, I was a kid, but I remember. My sister knew his daughter.
After he left parliament he went back to growing SA's best cherries.