Interesting analysis, Spindoc.
You're probably right on all counts.
Actually, there are a number of reasons why I post from time to time on OLO.
One is because I'm a writer, so that is what I do, wherever and whenever I can.
Second, because I'm an opinionated sod, (like most OLOers, I suspect), I simply can't resist the temptation of a soap box.
Third, I rather love a good argument.
Fourth, as you would have noted from my blog, (and thank you for visiting), I rather enjoy writing satire, meaning that I don't tend to take stuff too seriously.
But, damn! it's so hard to resist the temptation to twist the tail of those who do.
I don't put my blog address only to promote it, although that's certainly part of the reason, I freely admit that.
I happen to believe that the complete anonymity of the web allows some folk to... well,let's say, go a bit over the top, in a way they might not if they weren't anonymous. Insulting those who disagree with them, for example.
By signing with my blog address, I make myself a bit less anonymous, which in turn means that I can be held, at least to some degree, a bit more accountable for what I write.
That's not to say that I don't go a bit over the top myself too now and again, but at least I don't do it completely anonymously.
As to what deep psychological drives push me to participate in OLO, well your guess is as good as mine.
Cheers,
Anthony
http://www.observationpoint.com.au

THEN WHY is Abbott polling worse than her?
Belly,
Are you sure ? I mean if you read non-Labor sided leaflets it says the opposite. At least on this mornings TV it was like that. One station had Gillard leading Abbott & on the other Abbott was ahead of Gillard. I'm still trying to figure what's going on.

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I'm still trying to figure what's going on.
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There's no truth in the media anymore , it's all cash for comments these days.

I've met plenty of people that like Abbot and I get around quite a bit. I've yet to meet a person that likes the Red Headed Witch. As Hasbeen has said on numerous occasions, people turn the other way when she speaks or is in view. That's how despised she is! With the right amount of money and influence, you can even make a turd popular!

579, the tax cuts are a joke.

What little tax relief this will bring will be lost in the increased super that labor is trying hard to take the credit for.

I say this because if the mining tax was going to make this super increase possible,why are employers having to pay for it.

I point out to Rechtub that the increased super is promised by both sides.
And judging by your inability to count mate, I see why business got a bit hard.
Raw Mustards, well not sure it is worth the effort.
Consider with me,your inability to say what you think, without needless insulting Gillard.
What if all of us spoke like that here?
Afraid your pride in being hot stuff is not very attractive.
Before launching in to me, know I am unhappy with the woman, like a hundred thousand ALP voters,but gee!
And too my detractors with in Labor?
Stop kidding your selves they will not put Abbott in the job!
They put Gillard there,how much worse is her polling to Rudd's.
If solidarity is helping destroy my party by following the wrong path? stick it!
Reform, return the party to its membership not single power brokers, make branches inviting

Stop kidding your selves they will not put Abbott in the job!
Belly,
This is all speculation which has no productive edge to it. What is productive for the country is to get Labor away from decision making.
We know from the past that the Coalition can manage & we know from the past that Labor can't manage. So, in the interest of a better future for Australia do you still, after all the evidence before us, that Rudd is a wiser option than Abbott ?
I KNOW he isn't, why CAN"T YOU SEE THAT ?
Belly, a Government that spends $370,000 on a study to water down the 100th ANZAC Day is akin to treason. Do you support that ? Was your father in the trenches ?