Clive Palmer
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Topic: Clive Palmer
Posted By: jujuno
Subject: Clive Palmer
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 2:21am
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Am being brainwashed up here at Palmer's Coolum Resort...formerly the Hyatt Regency Coolum...
the foyer is plastered with photos, caricatures, dedications to the owner...not exactly a photographer's dream model... as well, when you turn on the TV there are three channels carrying his moniker...and when you go on them you are overwhelmed by endless interviews with the portly Palmer...as well as general propaganda from him... think Wayne Swan better watch out...the Titanic is well and truly afloat... ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
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Posted By: VOYAGER
Date Posted: 12 Oct 2012 at 6:55pm
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At least you could enjoy the golf courses or water activities Jujuno! I woke up in Goulburn this morning and we had two inches of snow. Snow in October! That global warming is reaching full effect now  ------------- Remember, it might take intelligence to be smart , but it takes experience to be wise |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 12:45am
"that global warming" is dropping snow in Qld as well...frigging freezing winds today after a huge storm yesterday...I'm sitting in my room with a hot water bottle behind my back for warmth... the other weird thing here is a channel on the resort TV which shows Titanic 24 hours a day...boy is this guy obsessed...it's called the Titanic channel...and all around are banners and posters with "The Blue Line" on them...  ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
VOYAGER wrote:Posted By: Pazman
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 1:09am
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Coolum is a health resort for fat people who need to lose weight. Take a bike ride down to their private beach Jujuno if your fitness is up to it. |
Posted By: Browndog
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 8:10am
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Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 9:21am
yes...I would believe that pairing...good bedfellows... ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 9:29am
Health resort????.. not going by the food we've been eating....been coming here since the first week it opened, back in 88...always leave two kilos heavier despite the golf and bike-riding.....which did wonders for my bung knee yesterday...yes we rode over to the private beach.... actually I've never seen so many fit people in my life...certainly not at any racecourse... ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: waggamick
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 9:32am
No doubt the bunkers are shaped as Clive's double chins hanging from the Clive's head shaped greens and every hole would be a dog leg. Go to the beach and sit under the Palmer Trees.... The nouveau riche...no class. ------------- The Dude Abides |
Posted By: The Muffin Man
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 9:41am
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Posted By: ExceedAndExcel
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 3:58pm
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If ever George Lucas decided to shoot a remake of the original Star Wars trilogy you;d have to think Clive Palmer would be on the short list for the role of Jabba The Hut. |
Posted By: max manewer
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2012 at 4:07pm
| Bloke is a real eccentric, but has shown foresight and long term thinking like few others. |
Posted By: oneonesit
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2013 at 5:19pm
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Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 6:07pm
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How on Earth does this guy have his own political party when a company of his (ore than one?) went A over, owing workers a fortune He/they are spending a fortune on nightly prime time adds! ------------- Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it! |
Posted By: Second Chance
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 6:20pm
| Exactly Gay. |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 7:50pm
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I posted expecting you guys to have the answer, even a 'smart' one would suffice, the last thing I expect is an agreeing query I'm sure PT & a couple of others will give us the ins & outs in due course  ------------- Wisdom has been chasing me but I've always outrun it! |
Posted By: acacia alba
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2019 at 10:12pm
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Cant wait to hear . He let his workers down and owes them millions. Did the shifty shuffle with some of his family off shore. Adds costing a fortune. What silly bugga would vote that crooked bastad in ?? ------------- animals before people. |
Posted By: Dr E
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 12:10am
In a nutshell Gay, although he is being sued by the liquidator of Queensland Nickel, he has no "proven" personal liability for the losses of the business or to its creditors. In the meantime, he won a big court case against a former Chinese partner and banked $200 million. He has even been talking about resurrecting QN ... he is mad enough to think that if he did that, he would get enough votes to grab a Senate seat. He may just be on an ego trip too, trying to spend as much as he can, before the court judgment comes down against him ... if indeed it ever does. There are people who are so naive and uninformed, that they would know nothing about him other than what they see in the ads, and he WILL get votes - that is the sad state of the country.  ------------- In reference to every post in the Trump thread ... "There may have been a tiny bit of license taken there" ... Ok, Thanks for the "heads up" PT! |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 7:57am
Much appreciate the concise & easily understood explanation, many thanks 
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 8:13am
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Could just mean that Clive, despite relentlessly being attacked by the govt and the media, was right all along, and he is seen as a huge danger to the LNP that had to be removed. Bit like Abbott getting Pauline Hanson locked up when she was consuming them. Clive is back baby. ------------- |
Posted By: Whale
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 9:48am
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He is the fantasist who said he ran 11 seconds for 100 yards when he was 15 Came up with an original slogan too, "Drain The Swamp " Not to mention his business practices I usually agree with you PT but for the life of me I cannot understand your admiration for this guy. ------------- Victor Orban 1.74 m, Michael Bloomberg 1.73 m, Emmanual Macron 1.77 m, George Soros 1.8 m |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 10:09am
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No admiration Whale, but the truth matters. You must remember his appearance on ABC 7:30 with Leigh Sales a few years ago where she dismantled him over an ongoing case he had with a Chinese mining company he claimed was ripping him off. The media and LNP politicians piled on and he was made to look ridiculous and dishonest. That is the case Doc referenced. It went on for a number of years until earlier this year when the Chinese company settled with him paying him $250 million cash. Haven't seen any media or politicians reporting this or apologising to him. ------------- |
Posted By: Whale
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 10:23am
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Actually he may have been 11 when he ran that 100 yards, can't remember whay he said. I just get the impression he is an opportunistic, egotistical fantasist, no different from many politicians I guess. Seems to make a lot of outrageous spending claims but nothing about how he will pay for them. I am surprised Isaac has not posted about the winning court case in his Walkley award winning thread ------------- Victor Orban 1.74 m, Michael Bloomberg 1.73 m, Emmanual Macron 1.77 m, George Soros 1.8 m |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:14am
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Dont forget his Titanic. ------------- |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:22am
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Palmer is no dummy politically. He had been a very prominent Liberal National figure in Qld and SA dating back to the 70's, has been a huge fundraiser for them, been campaign director for elections and was made a life member of the Qld party. Since being an independent he has hated the LNP(mostly Newman) and Labor equally, reflected in his voting record which was pretty close to 50/50, abstaining on votes that personally impacted his businesses. He may act the fool(was Trump before Trump) but he is a very serious guy and they should not take him for a fool. ------------- |
Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 12:42pm
Your probably right PT re his History . But first and Foremost, You must admit Clive is Raving Mad. |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 12:50pm
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No doubt an eccentric character maxie. btw, it has been reported that construction on his Titanic has resumed. Not sure about his dinosaurs though. ------------- |
Posted By: Whale
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 1:29pm
Maverick politician Clive Palmer confirms his favourite dinosaur at his resort has been destroyed by fire … but is too devastated to comment any further------------- Victor Orban 1.74 m, Michael Bloomberg 1.73 m, Emmanual Macron 1.77 m, George Soros 1.8 m |
Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 1:33pm
Thoughts and prayers  ------------- |
Posted By: oneonesit
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 6:46pm
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Wonder if he's sold off his extensive car collection ? ------------- Refer ALP Election Promises |
Posted By: Dr E
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 8:20pm
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Insured?
------------- In reference to every post in the Trump thread ... "There may have been a tiny bit of license taken there" ... Ok, Thanks for the "heads up" PT! |
Posted By: maccamax
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 8:24pm
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Posted By: Dr E
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2019 at 8:26pm
hmmm ... sounds like you might be in the "undecided" column CNNPT. ... it's ok, I understand ... "Where's Billy" IS that unpalatable ...  ------------- In reference to every post in the Trump thread ... "There may have been a tiny bit of license taken there" ... Ok, Thanks for the "heads up" PT! |
Posted By: Gay3
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2019 at 9:23pm
Clive Palmer's United Australia Party is sending voters unsolicited text messages
https://www.abc.net.au/science/" rel="nofollow - ABC Science
By technology reporter https://www.abc.net.au/news/ariel-bogle/9224490" rel="nofollow - Ariel Bogle and political reporter https://www.abc.net.au/news/matthew-doran/5511636" rel="nofollow - Matthew Doran
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An unknown number of Australians received unsolicited text messages from Clive Palmer's United Australia Party on Friday, leaving many questioning how he got their number. Key points:
Mr Palmer is trying to make a political comeback after his short-lived tenure in Federal Parliament between 2013 and 2016. His party did not immediately respond to questions about how the SMS contact list was obtained, but a number of those who opened them said they had "no idea" how it had happened. Tanyia Harrison, who received the message in Melbourne, said it was "completely inappropriate". Kelly Wong in Adelaide called it a "sneaky and inappropriate use of data", adding she was also unhappy about the lack of transparency around how her number was gathered in the first place.
The texts, which offer no clear way to unsubscribe, were geographically targeted across Australia. In Victoria, one person was told "Fast trains for Melbourne. 1 hour to CBD from up to 300kms away. Vote 1 United Australia Party, Clive Palmer." In South Australia, the message read: "Blackouts wreck our lives. We need affordable, reliable power" along with a link to his website. Despite the online backlash, an Australian Electoral Commission spokesperson said such messages were permitted under the Electoral Act. Political parties exempt from privacy lawsThe incident spotlights the lack of regulation governing how political parties, as well as their contractors, can use the personal information of Australians without clear consent. Their activities are broadly exempt from the Privacy Act, which Australian Privacy Foundation chair David Vaile said led to an "asymmetric" relationship between parties and the Australian public.
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The texts, which offer no clear way to unsubscribe, were geographically targeted across Australia - (ABC News)
The Australian Law Reform Commission recommended the exemption be repealed in 2008. Yet data collection, voter profiling and targeted messages are now synonymous with the modern political campaign. At least one text recipient was on the Do Not Call register, but an Australian Communications and Media Authority spokesperson said non-commercial SMS, such as those about political matters, were generally allowed under the Do Not Call Register Act and the Spam Act. Dr Vaile said the exemption from the Privacy Act enjoyed by political parties was never justified and should be removed. He said the refusal to change the exemption set "a really bad example" for the country when it came to privacy. Unsolicited text messages also caused a stir on the day of the 2016 federal election, when SMS messages, purportedly sent by Medicare, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-02/mediscare-text-message-investigation-dropped-by-afp/7683390" rel="nofollow - claimed Malcolm Turnbull planned to privatise the system . Palmer's comeback attempt not without controversyMr Palmer relaunched his Palmer United Party (PUP) as the United Australia Party (UAP), copying the name of a party that existed before 1945 and installed Joseph Lyons and Robert Menzies as prime ministers.
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Clive Palmer is hoping to return to Federal Parliament, after a short stint from 2013 to 2016. - (ABC: Nick Haggarty)
The businessman managed to recruit one parliamentary member to his party, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-18/brian-burston-will-run-for-clive-palmers-party-next-election/9879984" rel="nofollow - welcoming former One Nation senator Brian Burston to the fold after his spectacular falling out with Pauline Hanson. His return to the political sphere has come with controversy, as those hurt by the closure of his Townsville nickel refinery in 2016 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-17/clive-palmer-splashing-cash-as-he-attempts-political-comeback/10243712" rel="nofollow - criticised him for splashing cash on billboards and advertising campaigns when they remain out of pocket. Mr Palmer has labelled attempts by liquidators to pursue him and others for millions of dollars after the refinery collapse as a "witch-hunt", arguing he owes nothing. His political advertising has also raised the ire of US rock band Twisted Sister, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-02/clive-palmer-twisted-sister-song-use-legal-action-threat/10680234" rel="nofollow - who claimed he ripped off their song for television commercials — another claim Mr Palmer denies. The UAP did not respond to further request for comment by deadline.
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Clive Palmer has been splashing cash on billboards and advertising campaigns - (ABC News: Jessica Strutt) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-11/clive-palmer-sign-in-mt-lawley/10709206" rel="nofollow - - https://abc.net.au/news/2019-01-11/clive-palmer-united-australia-party-unsolicited-text-messages/10709106?fbclid=IwAR0wglj0zCOsgw1cGjNPYjCyuGwbGCHVzrF5eiRczuo7XarRX7zmJsEY_jA" rel="nofollow - https://abc.net.au/news/2019-01-11/clive-palmer-united-australia-party-unsolicited-text-messages/10709106?fbclid=IwAR0wglj0zCOsgw1cGjNPYjCyuGwbGCHVzrF5eiRczuo7XarRX7zmJsEY_jA
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 13 Jan 2019 at 7:54am
Clive doing a Trump/Russia/Cambridge Analytica targeting operation?  I am disappointed I didn't get one. Many people I talk to on twitter did. Some were bemused, a couple of lawyers were upset they got them, but said he did nothing wrong. ------------- |
Posted By: jujuno
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 11:13pm
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he pops up on youtube before you can watch whatever you want. So tired of being bombarded. I even got an sms on my phone, from him. If I mention his name, my daughter immediately says: "That's the nutcase who destroyed Coolum." I think that sums him up... ------------- Desert War, Rain Lover, Latin Knight, Hay List, Mustard...my turf heroes... |
Posted By: djebel
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 6:00pm
 ------------- reductio ad absurdum |
Posted By: oneonesit
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 6:10pm
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Do you think Clive might be on a wink, wink, nudge, nudge down the track ? Heard a few suggesting that. ------------- Refer ALP Election Promises |
Posted By: horlicks
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 7:42pm
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He has a mining tenement adjacent to the proposed Adani mine. I think he has indicated he will be trying to get a licence to mine there.
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Posted By: Passing Through
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 7:47pm
I posted the story in another thread last week. Here it is again.Clive Palmer seeks approval for 'monster mine' next door to AdaniBy national environment, technology and science reporter https://www.abc.net.au/news/michael-slezak/9641812" rel="nofollow - Michael Slezak Updated 26 Apr 2018, 3:16pm Clive Palmer has sought federal environmental approval for a huge greenfield coal mine in central Queensland, which documents suggest could produce 33 per cent more coal than Adani's controversial and delayed Carmichael mine http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-26/clive-palmer-seeks-approval-for-monster-mine-near-adani/9698680?fbclid=IwAR0Vo3aWVkDULwC2jpNhha3-0YZIF16BKGCVkZtr9dMe28IU8Ya4-fGpNxk" rel="nofollow - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-26/clive-palmer-seeks-approval-for-monster-mine-near-adani/9698680?fbclid=IwAR0Vo3aWVkDULwC2jpNhha3-0YZIF16BKGCVkZtr9dMe28IU8Ya4-fGpNxk ------------- |
Posted By: oneonesit
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 7:52pm
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I think that would be more than reasonable all things considered.
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Posted By: rusty nails
Date Posted: 21 May 2019 at 8:11pm
| Of course deferment of royalties should be for a minimum of 20 years....... |
Posted By: Whale
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2019 at 11:53am
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Paid his wife $135 million through a shelf company while ripping of workers, nice
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