Does Gillard inspire confidence?

[Mofra]

"If the labour market tightens too rapidly, this can lead to a wages breakout and higher inflation," NAB Capital chief economist Rob Henderson explained.

Given the US solution to their current financial problems echo that of 1930s Germany (yeehar, print more cash woohoo!), we will have worldwide inflation (not just loacl pressures) to contend with.

I'd trust Henderson over the ex-AMP guy Shane Oliver anyday.

 

[noco]

The question is being asked, "Is Julia Gillard finished?" Her head counters are getting nervous. Many say, "she has no vision" and has lost her way. The Greens are counting their blessings without having to do anything but watch and wait?????????????


http://blogs.news.com.au/couriermai...uriermail/comments/is_julia_gillard_finished/

 

[joea]

"NOBODY IS DEFEATED UNTIL THEY START BLAMING SOMEBODY ELSE"

Sit back, have a glass of red or white at night, and watch her implode.

Cheers

 

[IFocus]

NSW right is about to get an absolute flogging in the coming state poll unless of course Barry O'Farrell blows it which is still surprisingly entirely possible.

NSW state Labor of course needs punishment but god why cant the Liberals find some one who is fit to lead.

So tensions are high but Gillard still has the numbers and the current federal Labor power base strength comes from Victoria more so than NSW.

Where has the human headline Abbott been lately?

 

[Julia]

NSW right is about to get an absolute flogging in the coming state poll unless of course Barry O'Farrell blows it which is still surprisingly entirely possible.

NSW state Labor of course needs punishment but god why cant the Liberals find some one who is fit to lead.

You could say exactly the same in Queensland. The Opposition here is simply pathetic, reflecting the woeful performance of the leader.
It seems Mal Brough is seeking to return to the scene, this time in Qld State politics. He is about the conservatives' only hope.

Where has the human headline Abbott been lately?

Well, given that his popularity rating has increased by 2 points during the recent period during which he has said virtually nothing, he is perhaps wisely deciding that the less he says the more popular he will be.

How ***** sad all round.

 

[nulla nulla]

Given the US solution to their current financial problems echo that of 1930s Germany (yeehar, print more cash woohoo!), we will have worldwide inflation (not just loacl pressures) to contend with.

I'd trust Henderson over the ex-AMP guy Shane Oliver anyday.

Germany's post war economic policies appear to have worked to their long term benefit. They lost the war, had to pay for it, and now they have one of the strongest economies in Europe. Not sure what this has to do with Julia though, is she still prime minister?

 

[noco]

Can somebody please give Julia Gillard some lessons in international behaviour.
Her overseas performance leaves a lot to be desired amongst world leaders.
Julia Gillard is an absolute embarrassment to Australia. OMG, what must other countries think of her?????

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...formances-abroad/story-e6frg6zo-1225952905669

 

[Julia]

Yes, I read Greg Sheridan's article this morning. He's quite right.
To be using the international stage to continue bagging Australian banks is completely inappropriate and demonstrates her naivete on foreign affairs.
As Mr Sheridan remarks, her behaviour is 'provincial'.

 

[Mofra]

Germany's post war economic policies appear to have worked to their long term benefit. They lost the war, had to pay for it, and now they have one of the strongest economies in Europe. Not sure what this has to do with Julia though, is she still prime minister?

I was responding to TS's post about inflation which was discussing the economy in the context of the current government, and was referencing the post WW1 period (30s) as opposed to the post WW2 period.

This government (and presumably the next) does need to have plans in place to tackle global inflation.

 

[Logique]

...This government (and presumably the next) does need to have plans in place to tackle global inflation.

Yes I think so.

It's ok, foreign affairs can be not her thing, and economics can be not the Opposition leader's thing = fair trade.

The ALP govt's (selectively applied) bank guarantee knocked out much of the secondary securitization market, the secondary lenders, giving the big 4 an enhanced market position post GFC.

So the big 4 shouldn't squeal about the govt now.

 

[nulla nulla]

Yes, I read Greg Sheridan's article this morning. He's quite right.
To be using the international stage to continue bagging Australian banks is completely inappropriate and demonstrates her naivete on foreign affairs.
As Mr Sheridan remarks, her behaviour is 'provincial'.

I thought "Sheridan" made footballs for the AFL?

 

[derty]

I thought "Sheridan" made footballs for the AFL?

He is also one of The Australian's resident NeoCons.

 

[wayneL]

He is also one of The Australian's resident NeoCons.

Oh brother this is ridiculous. Anyone to the right of Pol Pot is a neo-con or "far right".

Get a grip.

 

[derty]

Oh brother this is ridiculous. Anyone to the right of Pol Pot is a neo-con or "far right".

Get a grip.

While my paltry understanding of politics pales in the light of your omniscience in the matter, Sheridan fits the wiki definition of a neo-conservative quite well, particularly a Bush-era one.

Neoconservatism is a political philosophy that supports using economic and military power to bring liberalism, democracy, and human rights to other countries. In economics, unlike paleoconservatives and libertarians, neoconservatives are generally comfortable with a limited welfare state; and, while rhetorically supportive of free markets, they are willing to interfere for overriding social purposes.

If he looks like one, smells like one and tastes like one, isn't he one? In what ways isn't he a neocon? He was pro pre-emptive action in Iraq, he was one of the WMD cheerleaders. He is still in favour of military action on Iran. He was virtually in lock-step with all that was sprouted from Bush-Cheney-Rumsfeld.
I mean the man even tries to argue that history will see G.W.Bush held up as one of the USA's great presidents.

 

[wayneL]

Conceded.

But that doesn't detract from my general point.

Nor does it detract from Sheridan's comments in this instance.

BTW - It is often remarked that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

 

[drsmith]

Sheridan's piece has certainly served it's purpose here.

 

[Julia]

We probably mostly tend to read and report that which aligns with our already established views.

I enjoy Mr Sheridan's vitriole, but at the same time acknowledge that he is less than unbiased in his view of the world, and Australian politics in particular.

To be fair, I've not seen him champion Tony Abbott as the saviour Australia is waiting for as PM, so conclude he's still capable of delivering reasonable criticism all round.

As Wayne says, neocon or not (and do we really need the labels?), it doesn't make him wrong in his criticism about our current Prime Minister.

 

[Duckman#72]

To be fair, I've not seen him champion Tony Abbott as the saviour Australia is waiting for as PM, so conclude he's still capable of delivering reasonable criticism all round.

As Wayne says, neocon or not (and do we really need the labels?), it doesn't make him wrong in his criticism about our current Prime Minister.

I agree - when Sheriden came out over 12months ago and stated his "history" with Abbott I was expecting some favourable articles in Tony's favour. But like you Julia, I have found him to be restrained.

As for comments about GW Bush - Sheriden's only problem in my opinion was that he was 12months ahead of his time with his comparatives between Bush and Obama. Sheriden has been questioning Obama's results, policies and political nouse for over 12-18months. As the latest round of US elections have shown - maybe a few more mainstream commentators and media outlets should have done the same.

Duckman

(PS I don't believe that Sheriden has ever called GW Bush one of the "great" Presidents - however he has consistently maintained that his achievements should, over time, place him higher on the ladder than Obama fanatics would like.)

 

[derty]

Conceded.

Even when I'm right I'm wrong. You're good

Contrary to perceptions I do find myself agreeing with Greg on occasion and do agree largely with his article on Julia. It is unfortunate that when we have to look back we will always have Julia as our 1st female Prime Minster. And regardless of titles, if Greg Sheridan were a bird he would fly in very small anticlockwise circles.

Duckman: A great president for these terrible times

 

[Logique]

While my paltry understanding of politics pales in the light of your omniscience in the matter, Sheridan fits the wiki definition of a neo-conservative quite well, particularly a Bush-era one.

Not buying into this one, but that's an interesting definition of a neocon, it would capture a good chunk of the parliament, across all parties, even a Green or two.