So Ginx, you're fuming because you reckon your non-ALP (can't recall mentioning left/right; did you imagine this after your fifth glass?) vote won't end up with Labor. Good one; we'll soon be seeing a socialist alliance/greens/communist/Screaming Lord Sutch's raving loony Party PM, will we? Is that your claim? Or are you having yourself on, as well as us? Besides, we could take you a bit more seriously if instead of raving on about "anything" being better than the loathsome Howard Regime (straight out of undergraduate Polit-Speak 101) etc etc, you could stick to the topic of this thread; the tricky and evasive nature of the possible next PM's campaign. Are they deliberately hiding the Front-Bench or not? And why?

I suspect the reason that you won't condemn Mr Rudd is that you are not being truthful about not wanting the ALP to win. You know you do and are probably ashamed to admit it to yourself. To get rid of one perceived evil you are forced to break your own "moral" code and help the other one take control. Sad really, but always the case when painting oneself into such a dishonest corner. chers.

What is it with you people Plonker57? Do you all work from some sort Howard Toadie text? Using some very familiar phrases about me that have been recycled .........

I know it's tough for you; you all start with a real disadvantage, but can't you write something original?

Come on man!, make an effort; think for yourself.

...or do you need your little gang to help you?

This topic is really funny. I've seen Julia G on the telly and doesn't look like she's hiding to me. Just because the Media don't put her front and centre doesn't mean much. This Alexander Deane guy works for the Liberal Party so how much credibility does he have? I certainly don't mind criticism of either of the major parties but this sort of "where's Julia" stuff is just dribble. Let's discuss some real issues and not this sort of rubbish.

Health (Alma Ata - Prevention for ALL), Housing, Fair Work and Climate Change needs true focus. Stick to the issues and perhaps we might find a way through this pathetic hornets-nest.

Watch APEC. Dont't let APEC SMOTHER the above issues over the coming weeks. Do not confuse voters.

What about the Small Island States, and our Asian Pacific position.

What would you want to see concerning the displaced peoples sitting outside Iraq. Mothers, Children - Grandmothers... whole generations of families torn apart... FOR WHAT PURPOSE?

What about having a REAL Intergenerational development plan for Austalia. What is COMMUNITY?

Who are we as a Nation and what do we want to do with our future and WHY?

Mr Wayne Swan, saw you on Insiders. 'TA a STACK mate'! You speak for me too. Your focus is Brillant. Your arguements sharp and concise. You are critical with Austalia's interest at the core, for this reason.

It is a savage denial that our economy is rosey due the Liberal TEAM.

I THANK Paul Keating (former PM) for his work - for setting the switch leading to this current economic status. At best what this means is the Liberal Party has done well, having carried on from Keatings Labor strategies but now it is Rudds TURN.

Paul Keating you are so right, with issues you help clarify about Japan and China's relationship (last Friday's speech). As a communicator, you are highly stimulating concerning Australia's future. Economically, your arguments did well regarding the Asian Pacific vision as PM.

http://www.miacat.com/
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This Liberal Party screed speaks volumes about their thinking: discretion means personal failure and incapacity. To the profusion of eager preeners in Cabinet JGs modesty is probably incomprehensible, but i know a get-on-with-the-job worker when i see one.

I am neither a Labor or Liberal Party Member, but I see Red when untoward behavior comes from our Government Members
& Public Servants. Yes they should know Better.

For those of you who do not get or read the Courier Mail, this may come as a surprise to read: THE Prime Minister's staff has been caught editing Wikipedia entries to remove details that might be damaging to the Government.

Bizarre, obscure, and poorly spelt contributions are among Wikipedia edits traced to the Prime Minister’s department – with one simply stating: “Poo bum dicky wee wee”.

I should not need to post a web reference seeing you are all such well educated persons, just enter "Courier Mail," in your web browser,
as I did check for Julia Gillard, and found she is a diligent worker and should have no trouble being deputy PM for the next term.