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    The Australian‏Verified account @australian 16 Dec 2017

    John Alexander's victory speech marred by 'offensive' disabled joke | WATCH #auspol http://bit.ly/2BuMwak pic.twitter.com/Syi3jZqLB8

    2:42 AM - 16 Dec 2017
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      1. theunvarnished1‏ @theunvarnished1 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @australian

        Total rot. He was talking about himself being told he qualifies for a disabled parking permit and him knowing he didn't need or want one. It was an anecdote not a joke- typical media chicanery by making it wider than it was. #dishonest #fakenews #auspol #clickbait

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      2. Andrew Leembruggen‏ @AndevineWines 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @australian

        This sort of rubbish is why I cancelled by subscription. I have to fund this crap at @abcnews not the Oz.

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      2. Chook Enthusiast‏ @ChookEnthusiast 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @australian

        I have a disability sign and know exactly what he meant. I try not to use it as much as possible. He was not disrespecting those who have them.

        1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
      3. Brittany Johnny‏ @AndrewJ95979806 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @ChookEnthusiast @australian

        No u dont

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      4. Chook Enthusiast‏ @ChookEnthusiast 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @AndrewJ95979806 @australian

        Amazing. Having no idea who I am you can't make this comment about me with the total confidence of a retarded slug.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      5. Brittany Johnny‏ @AndrewJ95979806 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @ChookEnthusiast @australian

        Over compensate much? 😂

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      7. Brittany Johnny‏ @AndrewJ95979806 17 Dec 2017
        Replying to @ChookEnthusiast @australian

        Oh bloke you cannot be more triggered.

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      2. Ben Green‏ @BenjaminGreen87 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @australian

        What rubbish, his pride made sure he didn't take a permit when he believed he didn't need one and other disabled people needed it more.

        1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
      3.  🇦🇺ZZiillaa ...  🐪‏ @ZZiillaa 17 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BenjaminGreen87 @australian

        Exactly

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      1. Rory Carroll‏ @CarrollRory 16 Dec 2017
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        There is a reason why he was kept largely silent during the campaign.

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      1. The Sportsman‏ @Nezzy_Lives 16 Dec 2017
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        Bullshit. It was funny. Get a farking life.

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      1. Helen Robertson‏ @helenjr10 16 Dec 2017
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        What are you talking about. Total crap

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      1. Diane Kibble‏ @dikibble 16 Dec 2017
        Replying to @australian @adambspencer

        If was not a disrespectful comment. It was an off the cuff light hearted joyful moment. Seriously. political correctness overload

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      1.  🌹MsRose 🌹‏ @msrose2343 16 Dec 2017
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        That's why Racist Turnbull had to talk for the idiot during the campaign! Thanks #Bennelong nice work! NOT! #BennelongVotes #auspol

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