From senator to saw mill owner, the rise and rise of Ricky Muir

[simon varley]

Originally Posted by Brazen

Still think someone like Pauline Hanson will be PM within 10 years

Originally Posted by Express

Not while there is compulsory voting it won't.

ha! compulsory voting is exactly why she'll get in. As long as people are forced to turn up on polling day they will keep on just ticking the boxes at random or voting for people who promise them bread and circuses, or who feed their prejudices by fearmongering. A democratic system of government is great as long as people seriously consider who they are putting their vote in for, but as soon as you make it compulsory for bogans you are stuffed.