Lexi having said that it's also fair to point out that the LNP campaign was not an overly positive one. In my view a broader one, attacking the general lies and waste rather than individuals.

I don't know if that was strategic or ethics, my gut feel is the former but my wish is the latter.

Newman has the chance to change the direction of Australian politics by his choices over the next 12 months or so.

He could take steps to stop politically motivated cabinet secrecy, he could take steps to ensure that appointments to key positions are on merit rather than political affiliation. He could take some steps to work with what's left of Qld Labor rather than abuse the power difference that now exists.

It was interesting last night to hear Beatty and Springborg talking about working together when the then Nat/Lib had very small numbers in parliament to ensure that they had resources to be an effective opposition.

Newman can lead by example or he can give us more of the same.

R0bert

The rout Federally won't be as big as Qld State.There were a lot of factors like the floods ,the longevity of their rule and yes all the incompetence which is Labor's trademark.

The carbon tax is all about destroying the middle class and giving money to the UN for ther Globalist's New World Order.Gillard is a self professed communist along with Bob Brown and Penny Wong.

This is all about saving the planet by reducing consumption.That means poverty for us while they the elites live like kings.

Many people are sick and tired of all the fighting,
Lexi,
Correct & only a clear majority can end that. I sincerely hope that the lot I believe to be an alternative to the squandering & I helped get across the line will be strong enough not to get side-tracked by the inevitable & nasty & natural pickering that will come from the now opposition. To them I say, let this mob do the job, you're still better off than many on our side of politics.

Just noticed that Bligh has announced she is quiting politics.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/anna-bligh-quits-politics/story-fnbt5t29-1226309458748

"Her decision allows Labor to parachute a dumped MP into her seat, with the potential for ALP talent and former deputy premier Andrew Fraser or former education minister Cameron Dick to be thrown an election lifeline."

I'd seen a poll earlier asking if she should quit to allow Fraser a chance to get back on.

As I understand it most of the ministers from the Labor government lost their seats, Fraser as Deputy and Treasurer was either a silent partner or a massive part of the leadership which brought this on Labor. Qld voters have tied to send Labor a very strong message, putting someone back in who'd been ousted by his own electorate (if that's what Labor tries to do) would seem to be a great way of saying we are not listening.

Maybe an opportunity to try and put in some fresh talent from outside the old guard, neater than the LNP's had to work with having Newman leading the party while not in parliament.

If Labor is to make real changes putting one of the old guard back in charge is not the way to do it, they do have an opportunity to try and bring in someone who was not a part of that and who might present a credible leadership.

R0bert

Belly,
You have often reffered to lies from Abbott, the Libs and the media. I now suggest you take off your rose coloured glasses and read all the readers comments in the Qld papers.

While the carbon tax is mentioned a lot, it is the lies, spin and deceit put out by Labor that brought about the Qld result.

Bligh lied about the fuel subsidy, Gillard lied about the carbon tax. Rudd and Gillard lied about stopping the boats.

Spin about the effects of global warming,Bligh's husband given top job. Gillard gives top job to Flannery. Rudd claims a couple of hot days (Adelaide) is proof of global warming. Much revenue from carbon tax will go to UN, no benefit to Aus.

Bligh is deceitfull about selling state assetts (railways). This week Shorten tries to tell us that the Miners tax will pay for increase in workers comp. Knows that workers comp is paid for by employers and employees. That is outright deceit.

If you want Labor to succeed get them to stop the lies, spin and deceit. That would be a good start. Can't do much about their incompedence fedrally.

Banjo/Lexi/but most of all Paul 1405, who pears down on me and Lexi from his Greens hill, an ants nest.
Yesterday was not in doubt, what ever is said here Labor had warn out its welcome,just before the last election.
One conservatives did not get beaten, they gave it away.
Labor values? product of the south bound end of a north bound BULL.
It was lack of values that killed Labor.
Congrats to LNP, do not look for early failure, it will not happen.
They have a mandate, FOR ANYTHING THEY WISH.
Like big Barry in NSW has still, given to them by yesterdays failures.
We must take the humble pie, consume it and learn from it.
To never ever let it happen again.
To never forget it, and remember it FOREVER.
Changes will come, we now have the time, it will be a decade before we have any chance of putting up as how.
And that long, to CHANGE
Paul 1405 next post is yours.
Continued