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John Howard Wins Australian Elections (Sorry Tay-Ray-Za)
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/World/ap20041009_387.html ^
Posted on 10/09/2004 6:51:38 AM PDT by The Hound Passer
SYDNEY, Australia Oct. 9, 2004 — Prime Minister John Howard scored a stunning victory in Australia's federal election Saturday in a vote ensuring the country keeps its troops in Iraq.
Labor Party leader Mark Latham conceded defeat in a speech to his supporters in western Sydney, saying he called Howard to congratulate him on his fourth straight election victory.
"Tonight was not our night," Latham said.
The election was widely seen abroad as the first referendum for the three leaders who launched the March 2003 invasion of Iraq, with President Bush facing a ballot next month and British Prime Minister Tony Blair probably facing voters next year.
The Labor Party had vowed to bring the approximate 900 Australian troops deployed in and around Iraq home by Christmas, while Howard insisted they will stay until Iraqis ask them to leave.
Australian Prime Minister John Howard, right, shakes the hand of a constituent who said to him, "Mr. Howard, if you win, I would move to Europe," ouside a polling both in his electorate of Bennelong in Sydney, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004. Australians voted Saturday in a knife-edge election after a campaign focusing on the economy and social programs more than Prime Minister John Howard's unpopular decision to send troops to Iraq. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: australianelections; iraqcoalition; johnhoward
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Teresa and Kerry's sister tried in vain to defeat Howard, a key member of the US led Iraq coalition. They would have LOVED if Latham won so they could shout that the coalition is busting up. Despite a recent bombing at the Austr. embassy in Indonesia, and other threats, Australians held tough and, unlike Spain, didn't cave to a candidate that pledged to leave Iraq immediately. Bravo. Let's hope our fellow Americans are just as wise in a few weeks.
To: The Hound Passer
Good News for Australia and Good News for America!! Way to Go, Aussies!
To: The Hound Passer
Easy to forget about the Aussie elections with all that was happening last night. Good to see that they still understand what's at stake and gave Howard a vote of confidence.
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:53:56 AM PDT
by
Ex-Dem
(AFL-CIO - Where organized labor becomes organized crime.)
To: The Hound Passer
"Despite a recent bombing at the Austr. embassy in Indonesia, and other threats, Australians held tough and, unlike Spain, didn't cave to a candidate that pledged to leave Iraq immediately."
Thank you and congratulations Australia!
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:54:41 AM PDT
by
LibSnubber
(liberal democrats are domestic terrorists)
To: The Hound Passer
OUTSTANDING!!!!
So much for Al-Qaeda influencing elections.
To: The Hound Passer
This is huge for us. I haven't seen any of the morning shows that have really talked about the significance of the PM's reelection (probably because they know that this is a win for the President and a loss for the liberals).
Coupling this with the fact that the elections went off w/o a hitch in Afghanistan is going to pay off big for our side.
This is going to be a good weekend indeed!
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:56:07 AM PDT
by
lt.america
(Captain was already taken)
To: The Hound Passer
The "A" Team: America, Austrailia, and Afghanistan!!! Congratulations Austrailia!!!
They can't take away our Freeee-dom!!!
I'm Mel Gibson, and I approve of this message.
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:57:07 AM PDT
by
NordP
(We're Mad As Zell, and We're Not Going To Take Your Liberalism Anymore!)
To: The Hound Passer
The Spanish citizens are cowards bred of post-modern social force theory. That nation's majority believes that Islamofascism is irresistible and that appeasement is the way to survive.
An agenda similar to Kerry's...and Chamberlain's.
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:57:43 AM PDT
by
TheGeezer
Comment #9 Removed by Moderator
To: The Hound Passer
Thank God!
Way to go, Australia!
Take down the spin machines, MSM.
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:58:47 AM PDT
by
bootless
(Never Forget - And Never Again)
To: The Hound Passer
Australia has always been a friend to the United States and that is in to contrast to Canada who enjoys the largesse of the United States and never misses an opportunity to knock everything we do.
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:58:57 AM PDT
by
hgro
(<i>)
To: The Hound Passer
"Mr. Howard, if you win, I would move to Europe" Promises, promises.
To: The Hound Passer
oh, come on Lathan, you're not even trying, file a lawsuit! ... and to think that kerry's sister wasted her time there.... what was she teaching them?
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posted on
10/09/2004 6:59:54 AM PDT
by
InvisibleChurch
(Good ol' Coney Island College. Go WhiteFish.)
To: LibSnubber
DITTO - THANK YOU AUSTRAILA!
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:00:05 AM PDT
by
not2worry
(America doesn't need world approval to defend ourselves!)
To: The Hound Passer
***constituent who said to him, "Mr. Howard, if you win, I would move to Europe,"***
lol - Wonder if the constituent's plane has landed in Europe yet. This is wonderful news - Thank you Aussies for all you've done and now this!!
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:00:15 AM PDT
by
daybreakcoming
("The American press is all about lies! All they tell is lies, lies and more lies!",,,,,,Baghdad Bob)
To: The Hound Passer
John Howard impressed me as a man of integrity. Congratulations to our allies (and personal friends) in Australia! United We Stand!
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:00:33 AM PDT
by
OESY
To: The Hound Passer
Thank the Lord! Great news. Kerry's sister didn't help much did she?
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:00:43 AM PDT
by
Republican Red
(A Global Freak'n Test ???????)
To: The Hound Passer
Two of the 3. All with the same heritage have stood fast. Will America?
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:02:22 AM PDT
by
madison46
(Give IRAN nuke fuel?? Your nutz)
To: daybreakcoming
That constituent must be related to Alec Baldwin.
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:03:32 AM PDT
by
demkicker
(I'm Ra th er sick of Dan)
To: Kristian
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posted on
10/09/2004 7:04:01 AM PDT
by
lt.america
(Captain was already taken)
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