“Won’t somebody think of the Cougar drinkers?
Brendan Nelson will. And he’s not taking the piss. Instead of standing up for stay-at-home mums or solar panels, the Opposition Leader has sided with ‘ute men’ and underage drinkers.
Dr Nelson is blocking the 70% tax hike on pre-mixed alcoholic drinks because the plan will hurt the true battlers: real men who aren’t afraid to sip on a mixed drink, and girls whose tipple comes with a free g-string with every six pack.”
- Editorial commenting on the Opposition’s budget reply from today’s Crikey Squatter’s Email.