Comments on: What Alexander Downer really thinks of Penny Wong http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/ now with extra source Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:54:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Tony Papafilis http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23590 Tony Papafilis Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23590 Alexander Downer, our longest serving Foreign Affairs Minister, is one of the most impressive figures on the modern political stage. Intellect, wit, charm, sensibility, decency - what you want in publci figures. Perhaps why he looks born to rule to some. Alexander Downer, our longest serving Foreign Affairs Minister, is one of the most impressive figures on the modern political stage. Intellect, wit, charm, sensibility, decency - what you want in publci figures. Perhaps why he looks born to rule to some.

]]> By: brian http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23591 brian Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23591 If Downer said that, the we are well rid of him. Another Downer...recall Haneef case:: 'A request for an apology seemed to offend Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. "What do you expect them to do, fall on the ground and grovel - eat dirt. If Downer said that, the we are well rid of him. Another Downer…recall Haneef case::
‘A request for an apology seemed to offend Foreign Minister Alexander Downer.
“What do you expect them to do, fall on the ground and grovel - eat dirt.

]]> By: Tony Papafilis http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23592 Tony Papafilis Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23592 Are we really setting new media standards or just for those on the right? Usual media bias is not enough so now lie on TV (7.30 Report - Costello notes) & report passing comments made off camera. Yet kept Evans/Kernot affair hidden & beat up Don Randall. Are we really setting new media standards or just for those on the right? Usual media bias is not enough so now lie on TV (7.30 Report - Costello notes) & report passing comments made off camera. Yet kept Evans/Kernot affair hidden & beat up Don Randall.

]]> By: John http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23593 John Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23593 In an ABC TV 'Australian Story' profile of Downer last year Downer called Rudd 'the vainest politician' he'd ever known. But then, almost in the same breath, he revealed the extent of his own vanity by stating he always found time each day to read fat folders of press cuttings covering all his comings and goings put together by one of his staff! And this from the man who told the AWB enquiry he had been far too busy to read the numerous messages sent to him by various of his overseas posts warning of AWB's sanctions busting! In an ABC TV ‘Australian Story’ profile of Downer last year Downer called Rudd ‘the vainest politician’ he’d ever known. But then, almost in the same breath, he revealed the extent of his own vanity by stating he always found time each day to read fat folders of press cuttings covering all his comings and goings put together by one of his staff! And this from the man who told the AWB enquiry he had been far too busy to read the numerous messages sent to him by various of his overseas posts warning of AWB’s sanctions busting!

]]> By: Mike M http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23594 Mike M Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23594 His performance on Australian Story was "born to rule" personified. When his wife stated with some amazement that his chief of staff was catholic (but still a good bloke) it became very clear where this couple were coming from. His performance on Australian Story was “born to rule” personified. When his wife stated with some amazement that his chief of staff was catholic (but still a good bloke) it became very clear where this couple were coming from.

]]> By: Lyn http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23595 Lyn Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23595 Sounds like Downer is the 'Foul mouthed b...tch' to me. Sounds like Downer is the ‘Foul mouthed b…tch’ to me.

]]> By: James Innes http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23596 James Innes Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23596 Perhaps Alexander might be a tad blunt with his comments but there are just as many examples of this type of vitriol from those on the left. Better that they toss nasty words at each, if they must, than IEDs! Perhaps Alexander might be a tad blunt with his comments but there are just as many examples of this type of vitriol from those on the left. Better that they toss nasty words at each, if they must, than IEDs!

]]> By: Guy Power http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23597 Guy Power Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23597 The positive side of people like Downer is that it's good to have someone around that you can point out and say "See, there are people who think they are born to rule, and this is how they behave when they feel a little bit of discomfort" The positive side of people like Downer is that it’s good to have someone around that you can point out and say “See, there are people who think they are born to rule, and this is how they behave when they feel a little bit of discomfort”

]]> By: Venise Alstergren http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23598 Venise Alstergren Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23598 I will never know who I hate the most, Tony Abbott or Alexander Downer. On this occasion I didn't think Downer was showing hauteur; I thought he looked as if his fishnet tights were cutting into his vitals. Ole, ole, ole. I will never know who I hate the most, Tony Abbott or Alexander Downer. On this occasion I didn’t think Downer was showing hauteur; I thought he looked as if his fishnet tights were cutting into his vitals. Ole, ole, ole.

]]> By: Diane Cummins http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23599 Diane Cummins Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23599 Of all the odious people on the former Government's front bench, Downer was probably the most loathsome. A petulant, spiteful dimwit , is an opinion shared by just about everyone I know. Of all the odious people on the former Government’s front bench, Downer was probably the most loathsome. A petulant, spiteful dimwit , is an opinion shared by just about everyone I know.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23600 Michelle Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23600 What is it about conservative men? Is abusing labor women their favourite past time? eg Tony Abbott and Alexander Downer. Boy, these gals must really get under your skin. Ha Ha.... What is it about conservative men? Is abusing labor women their favourite past time? eg Tony Abbott and Alexander Downer. Boy, these gals must really get under your skin. Ha Ha….

]]> By: Danni Taylor http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23601 Danni Taylor Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23601 downer is a notorious "down-low" type , his white upper class ego would be threatened by a fellow south australian who is now the 2nd most powerful woman in government and an asian-australian lesbian to boot. i love"petulant puppy hauteur " downer is a notorious “down-low” type , his white upper class ego would be threatened by a fellow south australian who is now the 2nd most powerful woman in government and an asian-australian lesbian to boot. i love”petulant puppy hauteur “

]]> By: David Sanderson http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23602 David Sanderson Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23602 To say that Downer was "composed" in his 'Insiders' interview does not really capture the spirit that oozed out from it. Downer was full of that 'I am surrounded by fools' petulant puppy hauteur that the Australian electorate has grown to love so much. To say that Downer was “composed” in his ‘Insiders’ interview does not really capture the spirit that oozed out from it. Downer was full of that ‘I am surrounded by fools’ petulant puppy hauteur that the Australian electorate has grown to love so much.

]]> By: Venise Alstergren http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23603 Venise Alstergren Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23603 I will never know who I hate the most, Tony Abbott or Alexander Downer. On this occasion I didn't think Downer was showing hauteur; I thought he looked as if his fishnet tights were cutting into his vitals. Ole, ole, ole! I will never know who I hate the most, Tony Abbott or Alexander Downer. On this occasion I didn’t think Downer was showing hauteur; I thought he looked as if his fishnet tights were cutting into his vitals. Ole, ole, ole!

]]> By: Glenn Brandham http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23604 Glenn Brandham Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23604 I can remember when the Tampa was subjected to an SAS boarding party and Downer (he doesn't even need a nickname, hehehe) was red faced and blustering on possibly the ABC's 7.30 report.?? His rhetoric about terrorists coming here in mufti were ridiculous. I can remember when the Tampa was subjected to an SAS boarding party and Downer (he doesn’t even need a nickname, hehehe) was red faced and blustering on possibly the ABC’s 7.30 report.?? His rhetoric about terrorists coming here in mufti were ridiculous.

]]> By: Venise Alstergren http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23605 Venise Alstergren Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23605 Alexander Downer an intellectual? Obviously you have never had the misfortune to read one of his letters to the newspapers. The man's syntax is appalling. He has no depth, no compassion and no imagination. I think he looks as if he was born to serve. Alexander Downer an intellectual? Obviously you have never had the misfortune to read one of his letters to the newspapers. The man’s syntax is appalling. He has no depth, no compassion and no imagination. I think he looks as if he was born to serve.

]]> By: Don Card http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23606 Don Card Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23606 the whole cabal are lying cheating hypocritical grubs (or rodents), but downer must just about top the lot for breath-taking hypoprisy, egomania, vanity - combined with a total lack of any brains the comment about his French lessons is a side splitter the whole cabal are lying cheating hypocritical grubs (or rodents), but downer must just about top the lot for breath-taking hypoprisy, egomania, vanity - combined with a total lack of any brains

the comment about his French lessons is a side splitter

]]> By: Libby http://www.crikey.com.au/2007/11/30/what-alexander-downer-really-thinks-of-penny-wong/#comment-23607 Libby Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000 #comment-23607 Would really miss the giggle from watching Downer stamp his childish feet if he were not around in the public eye. We all need a little light entertainment :) Would really miss the giggle from watching Downer stamp his childish feet if he were not around in the public eye. We all need a little light entertainment :)

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