Only 2 hours after polls have closed, Australian Election Already called for the Australian Labor Party

[rooboy]

Looking like Dutton (Trump's buddy) is going to struggle to hang on to his own seat in parliament.

https://www.smh.com.au/

LABOR TO WIN ELECTION

[hlthe2b]

1. Left-leaning...

Correct?

[rooboy]

4. correct. this is a disaster for the conservatives. Nearly 5% swing against them nationally so far. n/t

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[hlthe2b]

8. Good to hear...

👍

[Violet_Crumble]

6. Yes. They're centre-left

While the Libs ran a horrifically clumsy campaign, Australia also had it's Canada moment. Trump is so toxic....

[hlthe2b]

7. 👍

I hope it is a worldwide trend...

[Swede]

2. The Trump affect continues.

First Canada, now Australia. Which other democracies are in election mode, I'm wondering?

[AZLD4Candidate]

14. you're right, but it's EFFECT, not affect

Things affect you. You effect others.

Sorry, but as a 20 year teacher and published author. . .old habits die hard

[Cheezoholic]

16. Lol, I screw those 2 up all the time. Your explanation "affected" me will help me in the future. Thanx!! n/t

[GB_RN]

17. Almost.

Other things affect you. You affect others. But the effect is in question. 😉

[BonnieJW]

19. You affect others too

Affect is a verb. Effect is a noun.

Grammar Goddess, here

[IbogaProject]

20. But isn't there a phrase personal affect?

Which is like how they carry themselves.

[Trueblue Texan]

22. This usage has always been a challenge for me so that...

...the white board in my home office has written on it: Affect: always a verb!

It's been there about 15 years now and probably cannot ever be erased from the board. My memory, on the other hand, may well be wiped clean of the information if I erase it from the board.

[tblue37]

24. It is also "affect" in "You affect others." "'Effect' is the result, so when you "affect" others you have an

"effect" on them. "Effect" can also be used to speak of "effecting" change (i.e., bringing about change).

[Skittles]

3. did they learn from America's mistake too?

yes indeed

[Jit423]

5. It's good when we can set an example. nt

[GB_RN]

21. Yeah...

Except in this case, the example is the kid who just has to stick the fork in the electrical socket. IOW, kids, do NOT do what this moron is doing. 🤦‍♂️😂

[Violet_Crumble]

9. I'm switching from the ABC to Sky news coverage

It's fun to sit and gloat

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

10. Trump: How could this happen in Hitler's homeland?

They're going to unionize the ski resorts, the luge runs, the salt mines, This is Biden's fault!

[D_Master81]

11. Whole world is swinging left

Not only is Trump trashing the conservative brand here in America, he’s doing it all over the world.

[Mister Ed]

12. Our Australian friends join our Canadian friends in keeping the lamp of Democracy lit and holding it proudly aloft.

My congratulations and heartfelt thanks to both.

[LymphocyteLover]

13. the trump backlash

[SupportSanity]

15. You can either lead by example or serve as a warning

Both Canada and now Australia dodge the bullet and take a hard left turn thanks to Trump.

This seems to be where Trump’s real talent lies -
as a warning to others.
Who knew?!

[BoRaGard]

18. The whole planet hates the G.O.P. Felon-Tyrant

for damn good reason

[moondust]

23. Poll: TSF greatest threat to world peace.

Two months ago: More Australians consider US President Donald Trump a greater threat to world peace than Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping.

Poll: Trump a greater threat to world peace than Putin or Xi

Europeans might disagree since Vlad the Invader is killing their neighbors and threatening them.

Congrats Tony!