You’ve got to love it! The latest news from Down Under is that Senior Labor figures in the government have placed bets on the outcome of the Australian federal election – wagering against their own parties! Speaking for Centrebet, Neil Evans said that “people very high up” were betting on “some of the critical seats – and I can tell you they don’t always stay faithful to their parties.” Of course, this news has gambling opponents such as Nick Xenophon screaming from the rooftops. Xenophon said that just as AFL officials and players can’t bet on the other team, so too should the same rules apply for election betting. The politicians have said that it was a personal choice if party members engaged in such conduct. So much for party loyalty!
So… a politician and his two cronies were fishing when their boat capsized. Bill and John, the two friends, started panicking because they had noticed sharks in the water. “No worries mate,” said the politician. He dived under the waves and headed towards the coastline to get help. As he was swimming away, John noticed the fins of two great whites heading towards their friend. Before he could even yell a warning, he was astounded to see the politician take hold of their fins as they escorted him safely back to shore. When the politician eventually came back with help, Bill and John said in disbelief: “How did you manage such an amazing feat?” The politician smiled and said: “Call it professional courtesy.”
