Fortunately it's not all Australian women involved in this silliness, just a vocal minority. After all, 67% of Australians would vote the Gillard government out tomorrow if they had the chance, and that includes an awful lot of women.

But the same thing is happening in the atheist community. A few men like Dawkins, Hitchins, Dennett and Harris made a stand and got the bandwagon rolling -- along with a few brave women. Then once it was safe and 'cool' to do so the feminists invaded and promptly attempted a takeover.

It's inevitable that successful movements will attract opportunists, but it's important to prevent them from rewriting history.

@ Jon J,

What's this thing with you always being the first to comment on these threads, ay?

Talk about being quick on the draw!

What puzzles me is why the Coalition, and particularly Tony Abbott, elect to play this game at all. All they need to do is to stand, statesmanlike, above the fray and that alone will differentiate them from the Labor attack dogs.

The coalition does have impressive members who stand above the fray. One is Malcolm Turnbull, which is one reason why he is popular in the electorate. But there are others. Julie Bishop has impressed with her recent appearances in the media. She is smart, capable and intelligent, and refuses to be drawn into the grubby stuff. There are others on the coalition side as well.

I like Tony Abbott, but despair at his propensity to be drawn into the grubby stuff. There is absolutely no reason for him to make the remarks he was pinged for this week (the shame comment, piece work comment). All that does is puts him at the same level as his tormentors.

The coalition has the opportunity to bring intelligence and wisdom to the parliament, and they will surely win more support in the electorate if they do so.

I read this chaps last article and wondered what he was talking about - ditto this one. Very bizarre. Is it some sort of attack on feminism or an attack on Gillard or an attack on women in general or an attack on a woman who happens to the the PM and who has strong beliefs and expresses them? Ah - there we have it.

"@ Jon J, What's this thing with you always being the first to comment on these threads, ay?"

I get up early, because I love the smell of outrage in the morning.

who has strong beliefs and expresses them?
Cheryl,
What, no matter how wrong ?

Herbie Stencil,
You've hit the nail on the head.