cont'd...

I forgot to add that watching "Insight"
last night and hearing the views of a
wide variety of young voters was quite
an eye-opener. However many of them agreed
on one thing. Party politics has to go or
change. Factions should not be allowed to
dictate and currently on both sides of
politics it seems that self-interest matters
more than national interest. Many were disappointed
with the way things are run at present by
both sides. Independents like Tony Windsor
and Rob Oakeshott got some very good comments.

Out of the mouths of the young.

Lexi

I watched Insight as well and thought exactly the same regarding the young people who had followed their interest into politics only to be stymied by the limitations of following the party line - whether Liberal or Labor.

I think a saw a couple of Independents in the making.

Whereas young Wyatt Roy had a clear grasp of the game that is politics - no doubt he will go far - not that that means he will make any great contribution to Australia, but he clearly understands politics.

Youth vote splits as young desert Labor

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/youth-vote-splits-as-young-desert-labor/story-fn59niix-1226039945228

I don't think so Lexi.

How predictable - has the Australian ever said
anything worth reading. Why not quote Alan Jones
or Brandis. Same thing! Not impressed or convinced.

Sticking your fingers in your ears and screaming "lalalalalala" won't change the facts, Lexi.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/immigration/tony-abbott-appears-to-have-abandoned-his-boat-phone-policy-for-asylum-seekers/story-fn9hm1gu-1226159332162
I make no claim this link proves anything said here about Tony Abbott.
And no claim it takes any pressure from Gillards failure.
BUT IT proves Tony Abbott says both yes and no, ON EVERY ISSUE.
Note this.
I AM NOT SAYING ANYTHING THAT WORKED IN THE PAST WILL WORK AGAIN.