Welcome back Poirot - and Happy New Year!
As you can see it the same old, same old, on OLO.
you've been sorely missed.

Lexi you write

'As you can see it the same old, same old, on OLO.
you've been sorely missed.'

Yes it is pitiful to see our PM clinging to power from one diaster to another. Each time we see the office of PM hitting a new low we can't believe it can go any lower. How wrong we are each time.

Thank you, Lexi. Happy New Year to you too : )

runner,

The PM's not on OLO....but I note that you're still here and thrilling us with runneresque commentary...same old, same old.

To quote our former leader John Howard when asked about Aboriginal protesters burning the flag in Brisbane back in 2006;

“I see that kind of thing as just as expression, however offensive to the majority of the Australian community, an expression of political opinion.”

It would seem that those calling for lengthy a gaol sentence for the Canberra flag burner are far to the right of Mr Howard.

Who would have thought. Well me actually, but perhaps the odd poster needs to own up the that reality.

Csteele,

I agree with you with regards the burning of the flag, I find it offensive, but would never call for this to be banned as I believe strongly in free speech, and responsibility for one's actions.

I just wish the labor party and greens would.

Dear SM,

If you believe in people taking responsibility
for their actions - then perhaps you could
try to have some influence on your party's leader.
He seems to continually fail to grasp the bigger
picture when it comes to the issues that confront our
nation.