You probably recognise this woman. And I reiterate WOMAN.
Of late she has copped a bunch of stuff that was inappropriate. Assessments of her appearance. Typical Liberal party sexism. And questions from a red neck radio presenter about her partner’s sexuality.
Was any of it appropriate? Of course not.
But you know what, Julia? There’s a more fundamental issue here. And that is that you are an absolute dud. The Age made it pretty clear today what you should do for the country’s benefit (click here). And I agree. Get out.
Unfortunately, the other options are just as bad. Kevin Rudd, bizarrely considered to be a more appropriate option for the Labor Party by the general public, is just as big a dud. And Tony Abbott? Worse unfortunately.
I cannot recall a sorrier time for Australian government. I never thought I’d ever find myself saying this, but if the prime ministership of this country was by popular vote right now, I’d be going with Malcolm Turnbull.
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part of the problem with the political process now is that there are few conviction politicians. They are all careerists, who move from uni student politics to working for a local member, then hand out how to vote cards in the wet, become a ministerial adviser, advising them on what i am not sure, other than what they learned in uni, then maybe they get to stand in a safe seat held by the opposing party, and once they are served their time, and the machine recognise that they are incapable of original thought and can be relied upon to deliver a vote, they get rewarded with a seat, and if they are then lucky, eventually qualifying for a pension.
To limit this, I reckon that we should go to four year terms, and limit the number of terms people can serve 2 terms. WE should also put in place a policy development process (for both parties) that in enshrined in the constitution that forces both parties to go through a rigorous development that involves research, true consultation with the public, and is then subject to the scrutiny of a group of experts. Then the public will know what they are getting.
we can but wish, meanwhile I will continue to draft the declaration of independence for the PEople’s REpublic of Elwood
Julia Gillard was a good prime minister working effectively in extremely difficult circumstances: a hung parliament and an astonishingly hostile media. We will soon look back on her term with fondness. Particularly given what is about to happen…
Extremely difficult circumstances – tick.
Hostile media – tick.
Hung parliament – tick.
Good prime minister – cross.
Look back fondly – cross.
But I guess it’s all academic now, isn’t it?