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For those not in the know, the English Defence League are largely a group of football hooligans and working class racists who claim to oppose radical Islam, and demonstrate peacefully against it. However, these demonstrations tend to become violent, much like football hooliganism, and attacking all Muslims, not just radical Muslims.

HI for me, I'm proud of my country, and would also be proud of the UK if I lived there, but groups like the EDL take their love way too far, and turn patriotism into ugly, ethnic/religious nationalism.

He did bring us Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network, but he also tried to mercilessly colorize black and white films in the 80s and is a left-wing hack on religious and political issues.  I vote Neutral.

With nearly 3/4 of the booths in, Northern Tablelands is a National gain. As Polnut said, without the presence of Windsor and Joyce, you can't take too much from this and apply it to what may happen in New England come September, although the Nationals doing well everywhere, even in Armidale, a university town. does say something.

What's that a map of? I can't make out what is in the key.

The blue is Europe under the boot of the Third Reich at its peak in early 1942.  Red is for the countries still resisting Hitler.  White is for the neutrals.  

At least that's my educated guess.  I can't read the writing on that graph either. 

Thanks for that, just goes to show how far the horror of Nazism spread!

What's that a map of? I can't make out what is in the key.

Actually, considering this is an open election with a lot of candidates and without Tony Windsor's deep personal vote and Barnaby's profile being thrown into the mix... I would be very hesitant to put too much weight on the results.

It's not that they're not useful at all... but there are a lot of elements in this that are unrelated to the Federal Election.

Very true, it will be interesting to see who wins this very open race! Only a few hours to go now...

By-election in the NSW state electorate of Northern Tablelands today, will be interesting to see who wins. Northern Tablelands covers much of the same territory as the federal seat of New England.

While state and federal politics are very different, there's no doubt the result here tonight will give some indication of whether Windsor will hold on come September...

Also, R.I.P. Hazel Hawke, the former wife of former PM Bob Hawke passed away from Alzheimer's complications on Thursday. She will be missed, and although I don't agree with the Hawkes and Mr. Hawke's government, Mrs. Hawke was never afraid to make a stand, and that I can appreciate.

Clement Attlee

Mine: Viktor Orbán

William Hague

Mine: Scott Walker

Me c.2009/10 - FF
Me now - HP

Nay

Cain!

Malcolm Turnbull

Mine: Bob McDonnell, Virginia's Governor

I think Christie/Martinez would probably be stronger, for three reasons.

1. Even though Martinez and Rubio are very similar ideologically, she comes across as a much less polarizing figure, though that certainly could change when she makes her debut on the national stage.

2. Martinez has the potential to help with Hispanics and in the Southwest a lot more than Rubio since Martinez is Mexican and Rubio is Cuban. Rubio is fairly unpopular amongst Mexicans and in states like New Mexico/Nevada/Colorado, states that I can't guarantee Martinez would swing but where would certainly be more of an asset than Rubio.

3. If the Democratic ticket consists of two men, Martinez could POTENTIALLY reel in some moderate/independent women and help a bit with the gender gap, something Rubio wouldn't be able to do.

I agree, although Christie/Rubio is a good ticket in my book too, Christie/Martinez is even better, for reasons you have outlined.

Who is the green meant to represent?

The only console I have is an Nintendo 64. I'm a little too far gone from the video game world at this point to care, nor do I have the time to add that of all things to my plate.

Ahhhh... the N64... now that is still an awesome console! All those hours of Mario Kart 64, Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64 just to name a few!

Holodeck?

If only! That would be awesome!

If you intend to get more than one, which one do you want first? Xbox One for me.

Meh.

Going by your signature, are you more of a PC gamer?

Yes, but I have a Wii and PS3 as well, and will eventually get both the WiiU and PS4. The XBox lineup has never been all that impressive to me - most things I want are multi-platform and I can just get them for my PC or PS3 depending on what kind of game it is. The few exclusive titles I've seen from Xbox just aren't worth the investment, IMO.

Fair enough, each to their own, I don't have a Wii or PS3, but I have played both and they are good consoles in their own right.

Everything around the next Xbox sounds unimpressive at best and completely repulsive at worst. I really have no love for Microsoft at the moment and don't understand the lengths some people go to make excuses for their recent decisions.

Looks rather bland.

Really? I thought it looked rather impressive and innovative.

Voted Burger King, although I like Subway, Domino's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut as well.

Wouldn't mind the likes of Five Guys, Chick-Fil-A, In 'n' Out or A&W over my way as well.

Meh.

Going by your signature, are you more of a PC gamer?

UPDATE: The reveal has been pushed back to 10am Pacific time, or 56 minutes from now.

Fellow gamers, the next Xbox is due to be revealed in T-minus 36 minutes!!!!!

http://au.ign.com/articles/2013/05/08/watch-the-xbox-reveal-event-live-on-ign

My prayers go out to those in Oklahoma, and so soon after the significantly smaller yet still tragic tornado in Texas!
R.I.P. to all those taken away

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