JONES.......... CONTRAVERSAL
Posted by: 19chris51
30th Sep 2012 08:28pm
who believes the controversal statement made by Alan Jones, to be in bad taste, and do you blame her for not answering his call to make an apoligy
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bj
For Jones to say.. "julias dad died in shame' is so stupid.
Her dad loved her and was proud of what she is doing.
I think sticking knives into any one in this way shows a complete lack of respect.
It makes me wonder what else he thinks, and why does he think his
views are the best or only ones?
col001
I believe most agree that Jones' comments were in bad taste. The old saying, if you live in the public spotlight, you become public property. Jones is not the first and will not be the last public figure to make a blunder like this. But be rest assured this does not excuse him for saying what he did.
As for his apology, I would have been surprised if Gillard did take his call as his comments would have cut deeply and her initial reaction would have been one of hurt and anger. You said it was not political, but she chose to make a political issue out of it as she and her colleges used those comments to attack and vilify Abbott.
Jones may have lost his BMW and sponsors, but the publicity was second to none. I would be willing to bet people will listen to his show just to hear other peoples comments. If anything I think he has only got stronger, as people like Jones thrive on publicity, whether bad or good.
Recall the last state election in Queensland. Bligh's personal attacks on Newman and his family was a turn off. She was unceremoniously booted out of office. Gillards and Co's attack on Abbott is not dissimilar. So in answer to your question, should she have taken the call from Jones, in hindsight maybe she should have and nipped it in the bud. She may have prevented a drop in the polls and gave Jones no real publicity to feed off.
19chris51
yes thankyou are right
col001
I agree with you Chris. The points I raised were as follows:-
Tony Abbott DID condemn Jones' comments, just like Malcolm Turnbull, and that includes most everyone, including me. My point is that you can't attack someone simply because of association. I see that as on a par as Jones' comments, and it doesn't help. I am not after a political discussion as these scenarios seem to occur far too often, in all walks of life. Now that you raised the point, my question would be why would you attack Tony Abbott when he actually agreed with both you and I that Jones' comments were wrong.
My other point being that in hindsight Julia Gillard should have said nothing and let the community judge Jones. Less publicity for Jones to feed off.
19chris51
colOO1.... I am was just reminding Anna that I did not post this for a political discussion, but an opinion on the comment that Jones made, I will not be drawn into political comments except to say I did`nt blame Ms Gillard for not accepting his apology, as once the words left his mouth, they were gone,.. you should think before you open your(BIG) mouth, (Jones that is) if someone had said that about my father I don`t know if I could have contained my anger, It was said at a young Liberals convention, I would attack Abbot also, at least Malcom Turnbull, had the guts to get up and say it was wrong!!!!!
anna
Alan Jones' statement was disgusting & disrespectful. Love or loathe the woman, this type of thing should not be said. I agree we have our own opinions, a lot smarter opinions than the Government of the day I would not hesitate in saying!
19chris51
anna, I am not saying or placing this for polital opinions (that is your opinion good for you ) but for opinions on the rudeness of this so called man,and you are right it was disgusting and disrespectful and you are right love or loathe this type of thing should not be said...................... then again, I am odvisouly a citizen of this country born nd breed, and I must say I neithher love or loathe her, that probably is not a nice thing either
robertjac
do believe it was in very bad taste ,but for a men like allen jones to appologise is unheard of .
and I feel as the prime minister of the country she should at least except his apology .
let's hope that Allen Jones has learned from this and thinks the next time befor he opens his mouth. (you either Love or Hate the men ) but we need people like him to tell as it is.
19chris51
robertjac, yes you are right either you love or hate the man.................. personally I don`t understand why we need him or his opinion, if a person can not have THEIR own opinion,well whats the point?................. anyway I have found his opinions ( when I have heard them) to be completely bias... and I`m sorry not an opinion I think is worth while, he is just a washed up has been, and should keep his unwanted opinions to himself !!!
19chris51
I personally think it was in bad taste (wether or not you like Julia Gillard) the man is a complete moron, as far as I`m concerned,is not worth lisitening to, his opinion was completly biased and uncalled for, and uttered by a completely rude man, I don`t blame her one little bit for not taking his call, once it is said it is too late to apoligise, I know I would be Mortilally wounded if some one said that about my relationship with my Dad, that they knew NOTHING ABOUT