Koshi and McGowen Gone

Gundog · Guru

Koshi and McGowen Gone

Craig1 · Guru

Koshi was only part time anyway, must reckon Port Adelaide are in with a footy chance as well. Maybe they are ?

Southern Cruizer · Guru

Won't miss either of them

yobarr · Guru

Will miss Koshi"s no-nonsense interview style, as well as his deep understanding and reporting of financial matters .

Will miss McGowen"s seemingly unrivalled ability to fool most of the people all of the time. And always with a straight face.

dorian · Guru

yobarr wrote:
Will miss McGowen"s seemingly unrivalled ability to fool most of the people all of the time. And always with a straight face.

You must be one of the 9%.

DMaxer · Guru

The Opposition in WA will not have to spend much in hiring a venue for a celebratory party. A phone box will suffice.

Cupie · Guru

yobarr wrote:
Will miss Koshi"s no-nonsense interview style, as well as his deep understanding and reporting of financial matters .
Will miss McGowen"s seemingly unrivalled ability to fool most of the people all of the time. And always with a straight face.

WRT Kosh .. I missed all of his 20 years with Sunrise or whatever. I have never watched even one of his sessions. So not missed by me.

McGowen is another matter .. Your views are not shared by West Australians, or me for that matter .. not by a long shot.

In his own seat where one would expect that people are closest to him and get a real feel for the man, his first preference vote in the most recent election was an astounding 82% and his winning margin was 37.7%. Libs 1st preference was a miserable 9.8%. This was on the back of a WA approval rating of 91% for his handling of the Covid Pandemic.

In the last election he decimated the right wing rabble winning 53 of 59 Lower house seats as well as obtaining a upper house margin.

West Australians would be applauding his astounding win for them in relation to GST returns to the State as well as his handling of Clive Palmers disgraceful lawsuit.

His performance is not just a flash in the pan but the performance over a significant period of a very good Politician who has made an excellent contribution to the good of WA & the Nation in general.

To dismiss him as out of hand as you do is disingenuous and does you no credit.

Gundog · Guru

Cupie wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Will miss Koshi"s no-nonsense interview style, as well as his deep understanding and reporting of financial matters .
Will miss McGowen"s seemingly unrivalled ability to fool most of the people all of the time. And always with a straight face.
WRT Kosh .. I missed all of his 20 years with Sunrise or whatever. I have never watched even one of his sessions. So not missed by me.

McGowen is another matter .. Your views are not shared by West Australians, or me for that matter .. not by a long shot.
In his own seat where one would expect that people are closest to him and get a real feel for the man, his first preference vote in the most recent election was an astounding 82% and his winning margin was 37.7%. Libs 1st preference was a miserable 9.8%. This was on the back of a WA approval rating of 91% for his handling of the Covid Pandemic.
In the last election he decimated the right wing rabble winning 53 of 59 Lower house seats as well as obtaining a upper house margin.
West Australians would be applauding his astounding win for them in relation to GST returns to the State as well as his handling of Clive Palmers disgraceful lawsuit.
His performance is not just a flash in the pan but the performance over a significant period of a very good Politician who has made an excellent contribution to the good of WA & the Nation in general.
To dismiss him as out of hand as you do is disingenuous and does you no credit.

For a state with a Budget surplus, why is there ambulance ramping, hospitals in crisis, police numbers declining ???????????????????????

peter67 · Guru

Cupie wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Will miss Koshi"s no-nonsense interview style, as well as his deep understanding and reporting of financial matters .
Will miss McGowen"s seemingly unrivalled ability to fool most of the people all of the time. And always with a straight face.
WRT Kosh .. I missed all of his 20 years with Sunrise or whatever. I have never watched even one of his sessions. So not missed by me.

McGowen is another matter .. Your views are not shared by West Australians, or me for that matter .. not by a long shot.
In his own seat where one would expect that people are closest to him and get a real feel for the man, his first preference vote in the most recent election was an astounding 82% and his winning margin was 37.7%. Libs 1st preference was a miserable 9.8%. This was on the back of a WA approval rating of 91% for his handling of the Covid Pandemic.
In the last election he decimated the right wing rabble winning 53 of 59 Lower house seats as well as obtaining a upper house margin.
West Australians would be applauding his astounding win for them in relation to GST returns to the State as well as his handling of Clive Palmers disgraceful lawsuit.
His performance is not just a flash in the pan but the performance over a significant period of a very good Politician who has made an excellent contribution to the good of WA & the Nation in general.
To dismiss him as out of hand as you do is disingenuous and does you no credit.

You hit the nail on the head Cupie, he is extremely popular over here and will be missed.

DMaxer · Guru

Well said Cupie. I also liked his assessment of the Federal Opposition leader but I guess anyone would have worked that out.

dorian · Guru

Not the same Mark McGowan ...

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-65750805

An Australian man has escaped with his life after being attacked by a saltwater crocodile while snorkelling at an exclusive Queensland resort.

Marcus McGowan, 51, has detailed how he managed to prise the predator's jaws off his head, suffering lacerations.

I wonder which crocodiles have the worst bite -- the ones in the waterways or the ones in politics.

-- Edited by dorian on Tuesday 30th of May 2023 01:06:39 PM

deverall11 · Guru

DMaxer wrote:
Well said Cupie. I also liked his assessment of the Federal Opposition leader but I guess anyone would have worked that out.

X2. Short and sweet and to the point.

Aussie1 · Guru

Cupie wrote:
yobarr wrote:
Will miss Koshi"s no-nonsense interview style, as well as his deep understanding and reporting of financial matters .
Will miss McGowen"s seemingly unrivalled ability to fool most of the people all of the time. And always with a straight face.
WRT Kosh .. I missed all of his 20 years with Sunrise or whatever. I have never watched even one of his sessions. So not missed by me.

McGowen is another matter .. Your views are not shared by West Australians, or me for that matter .. not by a long shot.
In his own seat where one would expect that people are closest to him and get a real feel for the man, his first preference vote in the most recent election was an astounding 82% and his winning margin was 37.7%. Libs 1st preference was a miserable 9.8%. This was on the back of a WA approval rating of 91% for his handling of the Covid Pandemic.
In the last election he decimated the right wing rabble winning 53 of 59 Lower house seats as well as obtaining a upper house margin.
West Australians would be applauding his astounding win for them in relation to GST returns to the State as well as his handling of Clive Palmers disgraceful lawsuit.
His performance is not just a flash in the pan but the performance over a significant period of a very good Politician who has made an excellent contribution to the good of WA & the Nation in general.
To dismiss him as out of hand as you do is disingenuous and does you no credit.

X2 Cupie. Spot on. As a usual State Liberal supporter and voter, I acknowledge the contribution Mark McGowan has made to Western Australia. I wish him and his family all best for the future and thank him for his time leading our great State.

Greg 1 · Guru

As another West Aussie who usually falls on the Liberal side of politics, Mark McGowan has done an incredible job during his tenure as our Premier. I haven't agreed with all of the decisions that his government has made, but in general he has been very good for WA, and quite frankly way better than Barnett the previous Premier. Unfortunately I do not think that any of the prospective ministers that are lining up for his job fill me with enthusiasm. I think we are now in for the usual mundane bunch that seem to infest politics in this country.

Basher · Senior Member

DMaxer wrote:
Well said Cupie. I also liked his assessment of the Federal Opposition leader but I guess anyone would have worked that out.

Are you referring to Mr Potato head, GD's love child biggrin

Basher

DMaxer · Guru

Certainly am Basher. He summed him up in about two lines. By the way, who is GD?

DMaxer · Guru

Sorry. Just scrolled back a couple of posts and now I understand.

Basher · Senior Member

Refers to a "Mr Potato head lover" on here, probably best left at that, let him think about it confuse

Let me just say, I have voted Liberal, but admit I'm more alighned to the Labour party, enough said!

Basher biggrin

Aussie1 · Guru

Greg 1 wrote:
As another West Aussie who usually falls on the Liberal side of politics, Mark McGowan has done an incredible job during his tenure as our Premier. I haven't agreed with all of the decisions that his government has made, but in general he has been very good for WA, and quite frankly way better than Barnett the previous Premier. Unfortunately I do not think that any of the prospective ministers that are lining up for his job fill me with enthusiasm. I think we are now in for the usual mundane bunch that seem to infest politics in this country.

Agree Greg 1, the Libs' also really have a challenge in front of them. The sad reality is, us, the voters, really would like a worthwhile opposition if not in government to at least sound credible as as opposition.

The first big change , in my opinion , is for the Libs to lose the old "school tie" syndrome when putting up candidates. They need gutsy candidates that are prepared to debate without "political correctness" as a barrier.

I live in hope. confuse

deverall11 · Guru

Aussie1 wrote:
Agree Greg 1, the Libs' also really have a challenge in front of them. The sad reality is, us, the voters, really would like a worthwhile opposition if not in government to at least sound credible as as opposition.
The first big change , in my opinion , is for the Libs to lose the old "school tie" syndrome when putting up candidates. They need gutsy candidates that are prepared to debate without "political correctness" as a barrier.
I live in hope.

You make a good point and if they're not willing to change, you are flogging a dead horse.

peter67 · Guru

Now Mark is gone, I wonder how long it will be before Eastern states premiers start to try and have another nibble at our GST rate.

Gundog · Guru

Draw me a picture of the wonderful things Mark Mc done in his 6 years !

Sure he was able to have a budget surplus, but you dont have to do too much in a resources rich state, um he acheived the total obliteration of useless liberal party.

What else did he do oh yeah the Perth Mint is a clearing house for crim's and sold a dodgery lot of gold to Singapore, he did a few things with elective surgery, ambulances and the health system, ah what did he do oh yeah he used his passion fingers on them. what about coppers they love him so much that their leaving.

There was something about him saving the state from big bad Clive.

-- Edited by Gundog on Thursday 1st of June 2023 10:09:01 AM

Basher · Senior Member

GD,
Lets face it,
Although you are entitled to your opinion, you make it so bloody obvious of your political preference you can hardly give an unbiased opinion!
I am not a WA but he must have done something right to be as popular as he has been, take a bex and lie down

Chin up biggrin

Basher

deverall11 · Guru

Basher wrote:
GD,
Lets face it,
Although you are entitled to your opinion, you make it so bloody obvious of your political preference you can hardly give an unbiased opinion!
I am not a WA but he must have done something right to be as popular as he has been, take a bex and lie down
Chin up
Basher

X2.

Border line childish GD. One would expect at your vintage that you could be a bit unbiased and acknowledge their

achievement no matter what side of the ledger. Libs got what they deserved through their sheer arrogance.

Then again not my job to judge as I don't hold a hose.

Aussie1 · Guru

Àt the end of the day, Western Australians will decide who runs our state. No business of anyone not on our state electrol role. If your not on our electrol role,, get over it, and just be grateful for our GST contribution to the rest of you. And yes, our resources are a big factor, resource income that has been very well managed, unlike the financial "basket case" that exists in Victoria, for example.
Just be grateful for a change, all you critics of Mark McGowan.
Cheers.

deverall11 · Guru

Not in WA at the moment. Lived there for about 10 years. Out-laws still there.

peter67 · Guru

Gundog...SIT :)

Basher · Senior Member

Roll over, biggrin more appropriate me thinks!

Basher smile

Gundog · Guru

I did say "he acheived the total obliteration of useless liberal party."

By the responses you have provided it appears State Daddy done bugger all for 6 years. Ok over to Cookie see if he can carry on the good work.

DMaxer · Guru

I think the fact that we did not read about him or the government he led on a daily basis in media that was pro LNP is a fair indication he was doing a very good job.

Contrast that with the one just booted in NSW or the Man of Many Ministries and his rotten rabble and I think you will get the picture.

-- Edited by DMaxer on Saturday 3rd of June 2023 07:20:18 PM