Australia’s right-leaning opposition leader Peter Dutton lost his parliamentary seat Saturday, adding humiliation to a night of crushing defeat for his conservative coalition.

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  • halfpipe [they/them]
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    179 days ago

    It’s deeply funny that Trump managed to sabotage these conservative parties that would have done whatever he wanted , just because Canadian and Australian politicians still have the political instincts to say “fuck you” when a US president tells them to hand over their lunch money and then kiss his ass.

    Somehow, European politicians still haven’t figured out that one neat trick.

    • Pup Biru
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      99 days ago

      his concession speech was actually quite reasonable. i wouldn’t say he’s a sore loser: he acknowledged the defeat, took responsibility, congratulated the PM and even said that the minister he lost to would do a great job for the local area

      i hate the guy but you gotta give credit where credit’s due

    • @zurohki@aussie.zone
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      29 days ago

      does he just love that racist asshole look?

      It’s his way of supporting truth in political advertising.