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Political leadership – when there are no winners : Comments
By Gary Neat, published 28/10/2011Regrettably, the political leadership game in 2011 is essentially about making yourself a small target whilst at the same time creating a positive aura.
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- Is Westminster still the most appropriate forum in the 21st century for Australia? YES, it certainly works better than the presidential system in US
- Has the compulsory voting system outlived its original purpose? YES, for the reasons you stated
- Do we really need Upper Houses in our state parliaments? YES - Look what QLD (No upper house) got - rampant inappropriate and often destructive development.
Re charisma of politicians, I dont give a damn about it. I look at what Julia delivers ( and she's doing very well with legislation), not at her elocution and persona. She has the skill of obtaining consensus and compromise - very important.
Does Abbott have charisma? If so it's only of a base pugilistic kind and his stultifying, unrelenting negativity to any progressive policy makes me dread that he may ever become PM.