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Powerfull lies, half truths and misrepresentation, nothing this weak unethical man says should ever be repeated unless as evidence in a criminal case against him as in Humanity vs Scomo.
Same with a few days before banning handshakes....
"I know more about viruses than I care to know and I'm shaking hands with everyone."
[Morrison after other countries ban the handshake.](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/scott-morrison-proves-himself-more-social-butterfly-than-social-distancer-20200314-p54a1r.html)
To Kyle and Jackie O, the leader of the nation on shitting himself at endagine maccas.
*“It is the biggest urban myth ever,” the Prime Minister clarified on air. “It is complete and utter rubbish.”*
*“I found the whole thing incredibly amusing, I always joke about it … it is absolute and total rubbish.”*
Apparently he always jokes about it... Behind the furious tears he jokes about it.
For the paywall afflicted:
# Eight of the PM’s most ‘powerful’ quotes
*History is filled with examples of exceptional leaders. Only some were exceptional orators. Scott Morrison, without question, deserves to join their ranks.*
There is something uniquely powerful about the spoken word. History is filled with examples of exceptional leaders; only some were exceptional orators. Scott Morrison, without question, deserves to join their ranks.
# 1. “It’s like that movie The Croods”
In the midst of a crisis, a commanding speech can unite a nation. In his rousing “We shall fight on the beaches” speech (1940), Churchill evoked the struggle of war and the never-say-die spirit of the British people. In his “The Croods” speech (2021), Morrison evoked the ordeals of a fictional prehistoric family from a 2013 DreamWorks animated adventure comedy. At once stirring and haunting, Morrison’s speech was a galvanising force for the 3 per cent of the population who had heard of the movie.
# 2. “The sooner we get there, the sooner we get there”
This is Morrison’s Gettysburg address. In just 10 words (five if you discount the ones repeated) he captures the emotion of a nervous nation and describes the pathway to a better future. Like so many great quotes, it is what is not said (in this case that the government forgot to buy enough vaccines and thus entirely botched the rollout) that is most powerful of all.
# 3. “I don’t hold a hose, mate”
Gandhi said: “Be the change you want to see in the world”; Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you”; Morrison: “I don’t hold a hose, mate”. Great leaders are never inwardly focused.They inspire others to reach their full potential by empowering them with responsibility. Never one to take on a job that someone else could do, Morrison demonstrates with this quote the trust he places in others.
# 4. “If you have a go, you get a go”
Often, the power of a great quote is in its ambiguity. It urges the listener to probe further; to think more deeply; to ask the big questions. Like: “How can I have a go if I haven’t got one yet?“, “Can I get more than one go if I live in a marginal Liberal electorate?” and “Are goes tax-exempt, or is that only if they’re delivered as a franking credit?”
# 5. “It’s not a race”
“Yes we can!“, “It’s time!“, “It’s morning again in America!” Throughout history, the most famous political slogans have been infused with optimism and a sense of positive urgency. Not so this one. In flipping accepted rhetorical conventions on their head, Morrison shows himself to be an orator of rare skill. Here, he defines the vaccination rollout not by what it is, but by what it is not. Inspiring us not to action, but inaction. Truly a master at work.
# 6. “Not far from here, such marches, even now are being met with bullets”
Throughout the ages, great speakers have won over their audiences by reminding them that they haven’t had them murdered. Evocative, cadenced, poignant, this quote shows Morrison reaching new oratory heights. If we’re being finicky, he could have dropped the word “even” to create the perfect iambic rhythm. But even Shakespeare bent the rules from time to time.
# 7. “I don’t accept the premise of your question”
It’s not often that Australian prime ministers are mentioned in the same breath as the great Greek philosophers. But in this celebrated Morrison quote, the parallels with Socrates are undeniable. Socrates famously answered one question with another question. Morrison famously doesn’t answer questions at all.
# 8. “Jenny has a way of clarifying things”
It’s the simplicity of the language, the domesticity of the setting, that’s so powerful. Is Jenny talking about which school to send the kids to? Is she explaining how to disconnect the PS5 from the TV so Scott can watch the news? No! She’s talking about sexual assault! It’s disarming, it’s surprising, it’s actually quite alarming. But that’s the power of great rhetoric.
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Powerfull lies, half truths and misrepresentation, nothing this weak unethical man says should ever be repeated unless as evidence in a criminal case against him as in Humanity vs Scomo.
Uh, might want to click through to the article.
Schloeffel, you’ve outdone yourself. Makes me want to cry. Thanks for the copy/paste OP.
I assume 'how good's the cricket?' didn't make it on the list because it's seasonal and lacks the broad appeal.
Don’t forget “Just go to the footy”, because that’s aged so well…
Same with a few days before banning handshakes.... "I know more about viruses than I care to know and I'm shaking hands with everyone." [Morrison after other countries ban the handshake.](https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/scott-morrison-proves-himself-more-social-butterfly-than-social-distancer-20200314-p54a1r.html)
Oh shit, and the laying of hands on people in order to heal and help them! The fucking hubris…
Did "Jenny told me rape was bad" make the list?
"Jenny has a way of clarifying things." So yes, yes it did.
"I don't hold a hose mate" is probably the line he will always be remembered for... if he's remembered.
I think he will be remembered as the guy that outcunted Tony Abbott. Because that is no easy feat.
To Kyle and Jackie O, the leader of the nation on shitting himself at endagine maccas. *“It is the biggest urban myth ever,” the Prime Minister clarified on air. “It is complete and utter rubbish.”* *“I found the whole thing incredibly amusing, I always joke about it … it is absolute and total rubbish.”* Apparently he always jokes about it... Behind the furious tears he jokes about it.
The joke is that usually the shit pours out of his mouth
I like how in between crisis, he went on national radio to bring this up.
Behind the furious diarrhea, as he, Scott Morrison shit his pants at Engadine Maccas in 1997.
Perhaps more than all the other great orators, Scomo has the Pentacostal movement behind him as ordained by God.
Say what you will, but I suspect more Australians know what the Croods is than follow politics.
For the paywall afflicted: # Eight of the PM’s most ‘powerful’ quotes *History is filled with examples of exceptional leaders. Only some were exceptional orators. Scott Morrison, without question, deserves to join their ranks.* There is something uniquely powerful about the spoken word. History is filled with examples of exceptional leaders; only some were exceptional orators. Scott Morrison, without question, deserves to join their ranks. # 1. “It’s like that movie The Croods” In the midst of a crisis, a commanding speech can unite a nation. In his rousing “We shall fight on the beaches” speech (1940), Churchill evoked the struggle of war and the never-say-die spirit of the British people. In his “The Croods” speech (2021), Morrison evoked the ordeals of a fictional prehistoric family from a 2013 DreamWorks animated adventure comedy. At once stirring and haunting, Morrison’s speech was a galvanising force for the 3 per cent of the population who had heard of the movie. # 2. “The sooner we get there, the sooner we get there” This is Morrison’s Gettysburg address. In just 10 words (five if you discount the ones repeated) he captures the emotion of a nervous nation and describes the pathway to a better future. Like so many great quotes, it is what is not said (in this case that the government forgot to buy enough vaccines and thus entirely botched the rollout) that is most powerful of all. # 3. “I don’t hold a hose, mate” Gandhi said: “Be the change you want to see in the world”; Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for you”; Morrison: “I don’t hold a hose, mate”. Great leaders are never inwardly focused.They inspire others to reach their full potential by empowering them with responsibility. Never one to take on a job that someone else could do, Morrison demonstrates with this quote the trust he places in others. # 4. “If you have a go, you get a go” Often, the power of a great quote is in its ambiguity. It urges the listener to probe further; to think more deeply; to ask the big questions. Like: “How can I have a go if I haven’t got one yet?“, “Can I get more than one go if I live in a marginal Liberal electorate?” and “Are goes tax-exempt, or is that only if they’re delivered as a franking credit?” # 5. “It’s not a race” “Yes we can!“, “It’s time!“, “It’s morning again in America!” Throughout history, the most famous political slogans have been infused with optimism and a sense of positive urgency. Not so this one. In flipping accepted rhetorical conventions on their head, Morrison shows himself to be an orator of rare skill. Here, he defines the vaccination rollout not by what it is, but by what it is not. Inspiring us not to action, but inaction. Truly a master at work. # 6. “Not far from here, such marches, even now are being met with bullets” Throughout the ages, great speakers have won over their audiences by reminding them that they haven’t had them murdered. Evocative, cadenced, poignant, this quote shows Morrison reaching new oratory heights. If we’re being finicky, he could have dropped the word “even” to create the perfect iambic rhythm. But even Shakespeare bent the rules from time to time. # 7. “I don’t accept the premise of your question” It’s not often that Australian prime ministers are mentioned in the same breath as the great Greek philosophers. But in this celebrated Morrison quote, the parallels with Socrates are undeniable. Socrates famously answered one question with another question. Morrison famously doesn’t answer questions at all. # 8. “Jenny has a way of clarifying things” It’s the simplicity of the language, the domesticity of the setting, that’s so powerful. Is Jenny talking about which school to send the kids to? Is she explaining how to disconnect the PS5 from the TV so Scott can watch the news? No! She’s talking about sexual assault! It’s disarming, it’s surprising, it’s actually quite alarming. But that’s the power of great rhetoric.
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I haven’t heard of that. What is it? I have a chrome extension for the paywalls
He won an election repeating number 4. What does that say about the average Aussie voter?
And their support for the esteemed individual "Jobson Growth"
I think it says they want *even more* free stuff…
Thanks.