Probably be better off going with Dorothy to the Wizard of Oz and asking for a brain, a heart, some courage and like Dorothy, the way home!
Does the Lib party need a strategist?
You are spot on...maybe Hockey can fulfil that role, he comes across as a good bloke and down to earth like Beazley, not PM material. He can hold the line for 3 years and then have Turnbull/Bishop bring him the bacon in the following election.
You are spot on...maybe Hockey can fulfil that role, he comes across as a good bloke and down to earth like Beazley, not PM material. He can hold the line for 3 years and then have Turnbull/Bishop bring him the bacon in the following election.
Does the Lib party need a strategist?
THEN, having garnered some sympathy, they can safely mount up with Republican Turnbull at the helm, who, after the debacle of Abbott will be confident of appearing to be a genious and saint-like in comparison!
Easy-peasy, really...
LOL
Now there's an idea with merit. Anything to despatch Tony Abbott into oblivion for ever, even if it does take three years. Could backfire though.Nooo! Wrong strategy....
Using the Strategy Of Perverse Logic (TM), while they have Labor under the gun of the Senate, they should firstly elect the muppet Tony Abbott - he will be an abject failure and will get turfed out within 6 months, never to be seen again. Having to work under Abbott as leader for that short time will generate great sympathy from electors who can only ever imagine what that dreadful experience would be like.
THEN, having garnered some sympathy, they can safely mount up with Republican Turnbull at the helm, who, after the debacle of Abbott will be confident of appearing to be a genious and saint-like in comparison!
Easy-peasy, really...
LOL
Now there's an idea with merit. Anything to despatch Tony Abbott into oblivion for ever, even if it does take three years. Could backfire though.
He would have to be the worst possible choice for the Libs.
Brendan Nelson is ineffectual and prone to stuff-ups.
Joe Hockey imo could only serve the same purpose as Abbott above, but he seems rather too decent a bloke to be sacrified in this way.
Alexander? Oh, please, no. He has failed once. We just don't need a further demonstration of his petulant whining.
Paul Keating in "The World Today" on ABC Radio provided his usual amusing commentary on the various contenders. His choice was Julie Bishop.
The Liberal "Jet Fighter" expert Brendon Nelson has now joined the leadership battle.
Michael Kroger isn't even in Parliament. I met him a number of years ago. I found him to be rude and arrogrant. He is also very conservative.Michael Kroger and Joe Hockey are youngish, with somewhat "forceful" personalities. Might be the go for the Libs to have a punt on a newbie....? (it seems to have worked for Maxine!)
The worst part about Costellos resignation is the complete lie he gave to his supporters last night. How could he lie straight in bed after offering them some hope? Not only that, but his shell-shocked electorate will now have to go back for a by-election. Don't be surpised if the Lib replacement candidate gets hammered by the Labor candidate this time around....
AJ
Probably be better off going with Dorothy to the Wizard of Oz and asking for a brain, a heart, some courage and like Dorothy, the way home!
I agree with Keating's comments that Costello was the most indolent and unimaginative treasurer this country has seen. Keating made the bold initiatives such as floating the dollar, deregulating the financial markets and proposing to the Reserve a 2-3% inflation target. No such moves by Costello. He just happened to be fortunate enough to be around during the massive global boom. A drover's dog could have run surpluses in that climate. I do think he's being realistic though. If he assumed the leadership, he wouldn't have had it for long with the likes of Turnball looming in the wings.
Below is an article by Ross Gittens of the SMH, that does a good job of dispelling some of the economic myths that have been peddled by the coalition.
http://business.smh.com.au/rubbish-leaders-spread/20071123-1ch3.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
Interesting comparisonCostello like Keating would have made a great PM.
Both are very arrogant and want power at any cost. At least Keating had the guts to challenge Hawke whilst Costello lacked guts.Interesting comparison
I reckon the two of them arguing toe to toe in parliament were the greatest entertainment ever, lol !! - both brilliant on the floor of the house.
IMO - in the end Costello was too polite mateBoth are very arrogant and want power at any cost. At least Keating had the guts to challenge Hawke whilst Costello lacked guts.
Just thinking aloud - as you are nc lolI reckon that purchase in just part of a glorified protection racket !
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Dubbya to Howard - You buy our crappy old planes and we will promise to protect you from the badguys.........
Howard - Thankyou sir.
Both are very arrogant and want power at any cost. At least Keating had the guts to challenge Hawke whilst Costello lacked guts.
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