DFXK, if you're anything to go by, "they're" certainly not heading to the Christian schools for a traditional education in reading and writing!

Politics and religion SHOULD NOT MIX!

To me, Yes I grew up as a Liberal [Menzies] voter. I see howard as a liar [core and non core for starters] thus deceitful and untrustworthy as well as divisive. This ma- err politician has not been good for this nation at all. As well he is, not his fault of course, so bloody ugly. Looks a lot like Benito Mussolini - to those who remember. Acts a lot like him as well. There's no way I would buy a used car from this renowned liar. numbat

Every time I read an article and then the posts that follow, I love this country and our way of life even more.

This article from Lyn is absolutely spot on.
I could not agree with her more.
She has summarised the Howard years with absolute perception and truth. And she has an absolute right to put her case.
It is interesting to note how most of the 'conservative' responders simply attack her personally and not her arguments. I thought this forum was for sensible discussion and not just a 'dart board' for frustrated pugilists.
How come the moderator does not point this out?

The Democrats are not lefties, they have worked so closely with the right wing and now they are trying to reconnect with the real world. So why they whinging about JH now? This article says nothing new, we all know that JH is a liar, some people just approve of his lies.

The Dempcrats were spawned by the Liberals and when the going gets tough they roll over, as Meg Lees did, and cede all thought to Howard and co.
I will never forget or forgive the image of Meg Lees giving us the GST.
So please do not suggest the democrats are left wing.

Yes ,"Let's not be conned for another ten years." Can the democrates elevate irrelevancey to a higher plane?

When John Howard came into the power after the"Recession we had to have" our Federal Govt had a deficit of $96 billion,almost 10% of Australia's GDP.After tens years this is all but paid off.The Howard Govt has spent more on social security than Labor could have ever achieved in their wildest dreams because they are better economic managers.

The Latte sipping socialists like the Democrats still don't get it.It is the economy stupid.These socialists will gladly draw big salaries from the public service or private enterprise and want a prospective Labor Govt to tax the life out of working people for their airy fairy notions of social justice.Yep, get many on social security so they have more time for crime and do cash jobs.I see it on a daily basis.What a bunch of hypocrites!

My greatest disappointment with the Howard Govt has been the lack of tax reform.The GST in it's present from[thanks to Meg Lees] is an absolute mess and is a mill stone around the neck of business.The GST is not entirely a consumer tax.It is more a tax on business.As time has gone by businesses under competition have not put their prices up,and so in many cases have absorbed the GST.Notice how inflation did not increase when the GST was introduced.This means that many businesses simply absorbed it and many simply went broke.

It is time for the Howard Govt to simplify our tax system or stifle
the growth of economic activity.Creating jobs for accountants does not add to our national wealth.

John Howard will continue to be there because the oppostion from
all parties is both weak and has no vision for a unified,strong Australia.