tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post7286498094488583907..comments2023-05-07T21:26:59.816+10:00Comments on Michelle has something to say: Dear Leigh SalesMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09632883708248268134noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-51186901090146102802015-05-12T20:26:35.120+10:002015-05-12T20:26:35.120+10:00Leigh Sales based on tonights interview of Joe Hoc...Leigh Sales based on tonights interview of Joe Hockey<br />Rates as the most destructive interviewer on TV. Not one positive question. Totally tried to destroy his credibility. This is not a journalists job. Her job is to report the news not create it. She should resign as a journalistic failure. Every critiscism of Leigh is totally justified. ABC should be ashamed.PaulFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870874285503356921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-40926208898819530182013-06-27T09:48:27.071+10:002013-06-27T09:48:27.071+10:00Hi Michelle......I read Corrine Grant dumbing down...Hi Michelle......I read Corrine Grant dumbing down missive......then read yours, which prompted me to write to 7.30 Report....below is what I wrote!!!!<br /><br />Hi guys,<br />long time watcher, first time writer!! Am a 40 something almost employed male in complete despair with the state of the media (ie: you guys, as I have been rusted on ABC person my whole life......but you are loosing me!!!) Firstly Leigh, when I first took note of you, you were doing a note from America in a canoe somewhere in up state New York (I think??).....young, brilliant up coming star.......What has happened???......you have "lost your way" and we the people think you should stand down......I will not detail the reasons (too many!!) but I think Corrine Grant pretty much summed up the situation in her Hoopla missive. But I will mention a few last straws......last night you saw the Returning Officer of the caucus AND Dick Adams emerging from the vote.......You get no points for recognising Dick Adams (Everyone knows and loves Dick!!).......but who was that other dude? You had no idea......but instead of acknowledging this, you claimed your eyesight was failing?? WTF? Well if your eyes are not up to scratch, then perhaps this is a sign to retire......but more importantly (as I think is the case) you do not know who the players are in this very important game then give up!! We come to you to be INFORMED......so you SHOULD know these things (It should not be the other way around with me yelling his name to you at the TV.....you did not hear me though unfortunately!!?.....Hmmm....OK, so you did not know his name......but then for the rest of the night you did not even know what his "job" was......he was the Caucus Returning Officer......(Do I need to explain this......I hope not!!).....yet you kept referring to him (with AUTHORITY) as the Caucus Chair - FAIL! <br /><br />Now over to Chris (and for Leigh to consider)....yes I am a political junkie.....yet it was only recently I discovered Chris is married to a Labor MP (Finding out was a surprise, less surprise would have been if it was a Liberal MP given the crap you have dished out over the last 3 years).......so I can only assume your wife is a Rudd backer!!!! How can you do your job without fear or favour.....or without ANY perceptions of bias......ok, you will say you can......but even if this was possible, YOU WOULD HAVE TO DECLARE YOUR CONNECTIONS EVERY TIME YOU REPORT POLITICS......so please do this OR go onto reporting touchy lost dog stories. You often report on "leaks" and "sources" within Labor......and last night you were eagerly waiting for your phone to vibrate on air, expecting a call from "your source" in caucus.........Ahhhhh.....that would be YOUR WIFE right? Shouldn't the story be about YOUR WIFE leaking information from Caucus? All your stories over the years when there was "speculation" as to who was leaking what (Usually to destroy Julia).....we can only assume you failed your DUTY as a JOURNALIST to report who this was .......Ahhhhh....sorry you could not do that could you!.........simply Amazing!!!! (I would have also thought that it would mean that you are putting your wife in an awful position as how can she do her job, when her colleagues would not speak to her....or if they did they could manipulate her etc etc etc......this is a REAL STORY, well it would be in a world where journalists actually did a good job)<br /><br />The ABC should be INDEPENDENT (FAIL!!) and BETTER (FAIL!!) than ACA and TT. I sincerely hope this will cross your desk to make you aware of the feelings and expectations of "an Ordinary Australian", though unfortunately I think you will be instead too busy interviewing each other telling us about all your anonymous sources telling you what us "Ordinary Australians" are actually thinking.<br /><br />You are letting your profession and employer down........BIG TIME<br /><br />Cheers<br />Steve SimmondsSteve Simmondsahttp://www.theworldhasgonemad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-39675415743630657262013-06-27T07:03:24.743+10:002013-06-27T07:03:24.743+10:00XXMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09632883708248268134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-85682899217907730222013-06-27T06:29:19.830+10:002013-06-27T06:29:19.830+10:00well done you.well done you.Nic in Swedennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-85516706514021723332013-06-26T12:15:47.361+10:002013-06-26T12:15:47.361+10:00'If they had of settled it months ago...'
...'If they had of settled it months ago...'<br /><br />They did - they had a leadership spill and Gillard won overwhelmingly. That settled it. Every bit of speculation since has come to nothing - no named sources for the speculation, no leadership challenge. <br /><br />What you seem to be suggesting is that the solution should have been the replacement of Gillard with Rudd, and that the ALP made the wrong decision. You might want to examine that a little more closely in your own time.<br /><br />The speculation is all media manufactured BS - even if their sources are within the ALP, if they refuse to be named and keep getting it wrong, journalists should stop the hell listening to them, and should certainly stop the hell passing the goss onto the public as 'news'. One of the problems with the media is FOMO - they missed the boat when Rudd was replaced, and they are terrified they'll miss it again, so they keep predicting in the hope that, like a horoscope, they will eventually be right. And like a horoscope, as long as they keep it up, everyone will forget they were wrong the last ten thousand times.<br /><br />Another motive, far more sinister, and one I hope is not true, is that the media is actively trying to destabilise the government with endless speculation that it is unstable. It isn't, the government has passed an enormous amount of legislation (more than the previous government in a term), and Australia is still a stable, safe, and prosperous country, with a credit rating that is the envy of other developed nations. But from the way the media reports it, you'd think we were a banana republic on the verge of social, moral and financial collapse. <br /><br />When people are endlessly bombarded with gloom, even if it is a bunch of lies, they get scared (read Economics 101 to see the consequences of this kind of fear). I really don't know why the media would want to plunge us into instability (and recession), but they're doing a great job of scaring the crap out of the public.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-40651397775799050292013-06-26T01:26:22.267+10:002013-06-26T01:26:22.267+10:00You're right, it *does* refute what you say.You're right, it *does* refute what you say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-70428283281441420002013-06-26T01:22:41.578+10:002013-06-26T01:22:41.578+10:00@ Anon #2, well, they're not going to call it ...@ Anon #2, well, they're not going to call it the Women's Monthly now, are they :)<br /><br />Actually, it's hardly a classic beat up. The WW article contained quite a bit of subjective and emotively worded criticism. For WW to take a swipe at her in a fluff piece is just weird, and you have to wonder about their motives. <br /><br />(And the pic looks nothing like Whistler's Mother, I suggest you google the image to remind yourself.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-42838307919679359732013-06-26T01:09:42.577+10:002013-06-26T01:09:42.577+10:00John, whatever you personally think of the opposit...John, whatever you personally think of the opposition, they are doing their job, which is to oppose. Of course their methods are questionable, but if you aren't being called on it, and are actively being rewarded for it, why would you change?<br /><br />It is the media which is not doing its job, and that is where our outrage should be focused.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-32324896971184134382013-06-26T00:14:01.565+10:002013-06-26T00:14:01.565+10:00Anon #1, firstly, I totally believe that you are &...Anon #1, firstly, I totally believe that you are 'not a ordinary australian'.<br /><br />Secondly, this discussion is not about who is best to lead the country, so if that's what you're here for, I suggest you find a discussion you can contribute to. God knows there are plenty of them out there.<br /><br />This discussion is about the appalling state of media reporting in this country where ordinary Australians (unlike yourself) are not being informed. The media is not reporting factually on the issues that *actually* affect people's lives, like NDIS, Gonski reforms, NBN, climate change, CSG and fracking, superannuation, taxation and welfare reform/changes, the list goes on. Instead we get endless sh!t about non existent leadership challenges and the physical appearances of MPs, things that bear no more relevance to the lives of ordinary Australians than the gender of Kim Kardashian's baby, or whether or not Madonna has had plastic surgery.<br /><br />The government and the opposition are doing their jobs, ie governing, and opposing, however much you may disagree with their way of doing it. It is the media that is failing to do its job. Labor voters are not the only ones who are utterly sick of the gutter reporting that political news almost solely consists of in this country. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-61348188878582599252013-06-25T23:12:24.232+10:002013-06-25T23:12:24.232+10:00How about I bake you a lovely chocolate and strych...How about I bake you a lovely chocolate and strychnine cake Vlax?<br /><br />I don't have augmented reality so I fail to see your destruction, and our debt comes at a time of record low interest rates worldwide. <br /><br />So shoo troll, and take a slice of cake...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-33369990221377576622013-06-25T22:46:13.774+10:002013-06-25T22:46:13.774+10:00I agree entirely. Yes the leadership is obviously ...I agree entirely. Yes the leadership is obviously an issue but it's also bleeding obvious that it is largely media driven. On a slightly different issue I was surprised to note that Hazel Hawke's memorial service only got a mention about halfway through the ABC news. Surely this was a more important story than most of the dribble (including leadership speculation) that preceded it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-22805179303639444792013-06-25T22:22:37.388+10:002013-06-25T22:22:37.388+10:00On the flip side how many pollies over the years h...On the flip side how many pollies over the years have manipulated the media to suit theirs and their party needs? It's all well and good to cry foul of the medias treatment but just remember it's a 2-way street in Canberra. One doesn't survive without the other. Case in point the silly article in Women's Weekly (funny name when it's actually published monthly). If that wasn't a beat up to try and look all lovey dovey (the picture actually reminded me of the Whistler's Mother painting) I'll vote DLP and this election. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-37998291155926345912013-06-25T22:10:09.721+10:002013-06-25T22:10:09.721+10:00I can't see the link between Howard and Gillar...I can't see the link between Howard and Gillard as a few have suggested. Get over it. Howard has gone now it's Gillard, Abbott & if some of the Canberra Press Gallery (read parrot cage) would have us believe, Rudd.<br />The ALP only have themselves to blame on the leadership debacle. If they had of settled it months ago the Parrot Cage would have nothing stupid to report on and might actually have to start asking some intelligent questions for a change (that's if the can think of one without copying someone else).<br />Maybe the looming defeat is just what the ALP need to get their house in order and finally cast off the Union control from the likes of Shorten, Howe and co. and finally get back to basics instead of feeding their own egos.<br /><br />We can only hope..............................Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-31690276863623445832013-06-25T21:23:55.465+10:002013-06-25T21:23:55.465+10:00You say politics seems macho because rightly it IS...You say politics seems macho because rightly it IS macho. So stay in the kitchen and bake your husband a nice dinner, okay? If you want to refute what I say, just look at the debt and destruction left by three years of a woman in attempting to do a man's job. Vlaxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-43060051885592478922013-06-25T20:01:59.970+10:002013-06-25T20:01:59.970+10:00Well, Leigh Sales was only asking questions about ...Well, Leigh Sales was only asking questions about the topics of the day, and that is the lack of leadership of this current Prime Minister Gillard. And for Gillard to go to Indonesia at the 11 hour to discuss the absolute flood of boat people, as another deflection. Good on you Leigh Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-18845451213819617672013-06-25T17:29:17.330+10:002013-06-25T17:29:17.330+10:00a friend posted this on facebook and I have to giv...a friend posted this on facebook and I have to give it a big round of applause and say, I concur! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-65365786240460081942013-06-25T15:22:59.146+10:002013-06-25T15:22:59.146+10:00Thank God, I am not alone! I thought I was going ...Thank God, I am not alone! I thought I was going mad, shouting at the television, but maybe it's not me after all!!<br /><br />Journalists - Start giving us policies and stop telling us what we are thinking.Sarah4Singinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946975214301009720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-83863562845176897022013-06-25T15:18:41.359+10:002013-06-25T15:18:41.359+10:00Very well written - Congratulations!!Very well written - Congratulations!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-8391243767455954952013-06-25T15:01:00.641+10:002013-06-25T15:01:00.641+10:00If only Leigh and all of her journalist colleagues...If only Leigh and all of her journalist colleagues would listen and do as we ordinaries wish them to do! I used to think it was their job, however it seems their job description has changed - certainly not for the better. It is truly frightening to know that we live in a 'controlled by media' country where politicians are prevented from being heard. Thank goodness for outlets such as these but unfortunately most people don't read these.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-58065117224676563662013-06-25T12:13:04.535+10:002013-06-25T12:13:04.535+10:00Well said Michelle, I heartily concur with you. I ...Well said Michelle, I heartily concur with you. I am so sick to death of the inane questions the media trot out over and over. I am seeing more and more unrest from the 'ordinary people' over the past few months due to the one sided non-political reporting from the so called media. I am hoping it will become a roar in the coming months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-63090827931214597502013-06-24T11:34:44.524+10:002013-06-24T11:34:44.524+10:00Thank you Michelle-wonderful piece.Thank you Michelle-wonderful piece.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-74041162042873810012013-06-24T10:06:57.499+10:002013-06-24T10:06:57.499+10:00Hear, hear! It seems no-one gives a damn about wha...Hear, hear! It seems no-one gives a damn about what us "ordinary Australians" really want to know.The media circus leading to this election has been shameful in it's inability to focus on real issues and overtly one-sided reporting (yes- I know that there are op. ed. type pieces and other opinion pieces, but those don't carry the same weight as front or second page reporting and the balance is clearly very, very skewed.)<br />Consider me a signatory to your very well-worded letter!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-53342123752325112872013-06-23T21:47:51.812+10:002013-06-23T21:47:51.812+10:00Great letter Michelle. I too nominate you for the ...Great letter Michelle. I too nominate you for the 7.30 hotseat if you have the time or inclination.<br /><br />See 'Leigh Salesperson and ABC $7.30' on Independent Australia if you haven't already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-64431322563214970642013-06-23T20:34:09.040+10:002013-06-23T20:34:09.040+10:00How do you know that this is what the Coalition wa...How do you know that this is what the Coalition wants? Are you a policy maker for them?Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4457116555791732116.post-26190036637966192782013-06-23T19:02:31.722+10:002013-06-23T19:02:31.722+10:00i congratulate you michelle,for saying what most f...i congratulate you michelle,for saying what most fair minded australians are thinking<br />we have listened to the get rid of gillard campaign for three years now from the coalition, shock jocks,and msm.<br />are they all blind,maybe they think if they keep this going abbott will ride into power with their hate and scare campaigh without even releasing a diecent policy,GOD HELP US keep spreading the word on social media it's our only hope<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com