‘S**t Happens’

Blunder: The moment that has landed Australia's leader of the opposition, Tony Abbott, in very hot water - when he appears to say 's**t happens' when discussing the death of an Australian soldier in Afghanistan

‘S**t Happens’: Outrage Over Light-Hearted Remark By Australia’s Opposition Leader When Informed Of Soldier's Death In Afghanistan -- The Daily Mail

He’s been nicknamed the ‘mad monk’ in Australia and opposition leader’ Tony Abbott’s mouth appears to have lived up to the moniker with some ill-advised remarks.

The Liberal leader has been caught on camera appearing to say ‘s**t happens’ when discussing the death of an Australian soldier in Afghanistan.

He was filmed in October during a visit to Afghanistan speaking to US Col Jim Creighton about claims soldiers didn't have enough firepower, and the footage has just come to light in Australia.

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My Comment: Everyone says these things (including me) .... but as a senior politician .... you just have to be more sensitive and discrete in your comments.