Turnbull - New Liberal Leader

[Garpal Gumnut]

After watching Mr Turnbull on Tony Jones's Q & A last night I think any doubts have been removed that he makes the Labor trio of Rudd, Gillard and Swan look very second rate. He was, as said on ABC News Radio this morning, "open, charming and funny." This is in stark contrast to the Labor trio who have made it an art form of not answering any questions whether on in Question Time or in interviews.

I'd agree with most of what you said, Gillard is better than the other two Labor muppets, and if given more room by the old Ruddthecontroller, would be a more effective performer.

Turnbull will eat them alive with his intellect and wit in Parliament though.

gg

 

[moXJO]

lol - no doubt personality rather than policy is a good reason to vote a PM in.

Isn't that how Bush beat Al Gore, or how the Governator got in? You guys sure know how to pick 'em. I mean if he's charming and I can actually watch him on TV then yee haa - pick for the nation. I am sure the average Italian while they think they are on a good thing (because he is charming apparently) are lovin Silvio Berlusconi's work.

Are you talking about how RUDD got in? Wow wasnt he on rove

and that morning show

 

[Nashezz]

Are you talking about how RUDD got in? Wow wasnt he on rove

and that morning show

Sorry I don't understand your point.. Are you saying it is because he oozed charm in those appearances? Or he always looked and sounded like he was slightly awkward albeit sounding like he had a passion to make Australia better.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Sorry I don't understand your point.. Are you saying it is because he oozed charm in those appearances? Or he always looked and sounded like he was slightly awkward albeit sounding like he had a passion to make Australia better.

Nash mate, I went through a stage of being in love with awkward girls who had passion.

You'll get over it mate.

Cold showers don't work by the way.

gg

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

At last the labor government are following the advice of Malcolm Turnbull from a week ago to back mortgage based securities.

Thank god he is in parliament.

Where would Labor be for ideas in this crisis without him?

swan and Tanner are a joke, hopeless.

gg

 

[johenmo]

lol - no doubt personality rather than policy is a good reason to vote a PM in.

Nashezz - many a true word spoken in jest. Quite a few young people I've talked with of late, in general conversation, think KRs better than JH because of things like his Rove appearance. Some have said to me they believe it shows he's more in tune with "real people". Whether he is or not, that's their reality and they will likely act upon it when the time comes.

Maybe politics could be like school sports used to be - two leaders on the steps of parliament with a mob of pollies down below, each taking it in turns to select their team mates. Or the GG could line the pollies up going Govt Opposition Govt Opposition etc. Could make interesting viewing - can see on payTV and put the money towards saving the banks. Could do this on Fridays.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

lol - no doubt personality rather than policy is a good reason to vote a PM in.

Isn't that how Bush beat Al Gore, or how the Governator got in? You guys sure know how to pick 'em. I mean if he's charming and I can actually watch him on TV then yee haa - pick for the nation. I am sure the average Italian while they think they are on a good thing (because he is charming apparently) are lovin Silvio Berlusconi's work.

A wise observation Nash mate.

gg

 

[Julia]

Is Malcolm Turnbull going to be let down by Julie Bishop? She seems to be a bit out of her depth as Shadow Treasurer.

This morning Wayne Swan actually made a perfectly sensible comment about expecting banks to be competitive if there is another interest rate cut, but acknowledged that they were currently facing higher borrowing rates. The implication was, realistically, that they would not be expected to pass on the full cut.

Then Ms Bishop responded that she was disappointed in Mr Swan's letting the banks off lightly (or words to that effect). Seemed to me to be a purely populist comment and she fell in my estimation as a result.

 

[adobee]

lol - no doubt personality rather than policy is a good reason to vote a PM in.

Isn't that how Bush beat Al Gore, or how the Governator got in? You guys sure know how to pick 'em. I mean if he's charming and I can actually watch him on TV then yee haa - pick for the nation. I am sure the average Italian while they think they are on a good thing (because he is charming apparently) are lovin Silvio Berlusconi's work.

Personality is everything... hardly any of the policies are different between the two side..

Turnball is at least clever and witty unlike Bush.. and he has balls he has taken on the UKingdon, and Packer without fear... Most PMs would be scared to take on Packer..

 

[white_goodman]

Is Malcolm Turnbull going to be let down by Julie Bishop? She seems to be a bit out of her depth as Shadow Treasurer.

This morning Wayne Swan actually made a perfectly sensible comment about expecting banks to be competitive if there is another interest rate cut, but acknowledged that they were currently facing higher borrowing rates. The implication was, realistically, that they would not be expected to pass on the full cut.

Then Ms Bishop responded that she was disappointed in Mr Swan's letting the banks off lightly (or words to that effect). Seemed to me to be a purely populist comment and she fell in my estimation as a result.

shes jsut the token woman... better off giving her a health or education portfolio... ideally hockey as treasurer just cos i like him, however i dont know his credentials

 

[justjohn]

It seems that every party now runs with the token woman(sorry girls)