Keep looking Timithy. In the meantime, I repeat, you are telling lies.

Hi Grace,
I have been telling the truth, but you are denying the examples of what I have posted.

Political policies "are" being based on gender. That is a fact, and I have posted two example articles highlighting this. Whether those policies appeal to men is another matter.

Because you seem so much in denial, perhaps you can find a poll that shows that men are strong supporters of the Labor party.

To Col Rouge;
Sorry Col,John Howard should have won the last election.The media dominated by the lefties had themselves and the Liberals convinced it would be a close election.It was unnecessary for John to bribe the electorate with social security handouts.The Tampa was also an unnecessary episode.I think John Howard needs to have more faith in himself.Why would the public want to change Captains when the "Good Ship Australia" has it's sails set and cruising well even in stormy weather?

I think people who make comments like "John Howard should have lost" and "the electorate got it wrong" are part of the problem for those who set themselves in opposition to John Howard. John Howard seems so ordinary. So much like those whom he governs. Those who oppose him too often seem desperate to be regarded as "hip".

People think to themselves "I've got a job. I can afford to live and keep the kids fed. I'm actually getting a little bit wealthy since the property market took off. Howard can't be all bad." Howard's opponents too often respond by saying things like, "He's taking us back to the 1950's." The subtext is "Things may be good, but they're just so unfashionable."

Most people would choose ugh boots and a warm meal to heroin chic any day.

Nick,
Just a quick something. Democracy is not a fixed, but is something that has to be continually improved upon or maintained. I have heard of a concept whereby the Senate can only be made up of independents, so that it forms a true house of review. In this way it does not matter so much if the populace gets an election wrong.

It may produce a slower system to get legislation passed, but it will possibly produce more useful or effective legislation.

^ 5 ===> Nick. well said