Yes, Nicola, it's all Abbott's fault.

FP2D2

You might be onto something here:

"The latest Newspoll shows that the Coalition has dropped 6 points in the two-party preferred vote, whilst Labor has gained 3 points.

The Coalition needs to only lose another 6 points and Labor gain just 5 more points ..... then Labor will be in front."

The hyper-hypothetical principle is most attractive, isn't it ? For example,

* if only Greece would pay off all its debts, we'd all be okay economically.

* if only Assad would go into exile and let the opposition call free elections, we would have peace in some of the Middle East.

* if only scientists could find a cure for all cancers, the world would be healthier.

* if only they could develop cold-fusion energy, we could do without carbon-derived fuel.

Follow that dream, reach for a star ......

Isn't it better to reach for the stars than
to wallow in the mud. If you aim at nothing -
that's what you'll end up with. The old fear
of risk taking - has always been just an excuse
for inaction and apathy - and sitting on one's
hands is simply not good enough anymore.

While some drink from the "fountain of knowledge,"
others just gargle.

Point taken, Lexi :) Still, once bitten, twice shy.

Love and best wishes,

Joe

Before the NSW election, 12 months 6 months and that many days, my warnings had some tell me to wake up.
My eyes tell me, right now, it will be worse in this federal election.
UNLESS, my party hears and sees the true nature of hanging on to Gillard.
No one can ignore her standing,this should be our time.
Opportunity exists right now,hampered by Abbott, his side kick the Murdock media, we should be leading, not following such as these two conspirators.
Julie Gillard is a failure.
REALITY! an important thing in politics, always.
My green Friends dislike me too, yet I speak only the truth, they are in as much trouble as Labor.
Seen as controlling us, they defie the wishes of most voters and do Labor and them selves great harm.
Look at Tasmania, see the real damage taking place.

Dear Joe (Loudmouth),

You stated, "Once bitten, twice shy,"
I fully understand. Even Cupid at times
is ready to toss his bow and pick up
a bazooka... ;-)

But I did warn you that I'm multi-talented.
I can post and piss people off at the same time.

Dear Lexi,

You could say the most terrible things and you'll never piss me off ;) In any case, you have such a good heart - you see the best in everybody, even the Labor party - that I don't believe you could ever write anything even remotely offensive. The smile in your heart comes through in everything you write. Keep it going :)

Love,

Joe