My some what over the top post last had me thinking.
I was wrong to let some commentators get to me, sadly it is in my nature to counter punch.
I am waiting still, for a withdrawal of the claim I lied,unlikely to get it.
Two other posts are best ignored.
Let us look at this, from within the union movement,I may know more than most about a culture of the past, some recent.
I condemn all and any involved in such as that.
Press has BEEN FORCED to say sorry for printing other than the truth.
Gillard is incapable of verbally defending her self, on any matter, she is with no doubt, the wrong person to lead.
But too, this matter 17 years old, SHAMES MY COUNTRY.
Dirty politics imported by both sides from America, is not a good thing.
More past events could come out on both sides, even with truth involved, it must be remembered this beat up is Abbott,s.
The bloke is, as is Gillard, unfit to sweep the floors of Parliament.
While my last post was tasteless 3 posts I could highlight, in my view are standard issue, mud hurling with little else to recommend them.
AWB do we remember? heads rolled,oh not the publics perception, just early retirements including a party leader.
Do we go back there? do were look at children over board? if this issue deserves it why not them?
In truth we are in need of leadership on both sides of the house, and unlikely as it may look will get it.

I suppose Labor could dredge up those charges made against Abbott years ago for damaging property and sexual assault but it's the conservatives and their fan club that specialise in personal smear tactics.

Correct, I say that is why Abbott wouldn't touch it.
Slime bin politics. Abbott has got to be wearing out his tenure.
He can't even get BHP statement right without telling them what they said.

http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/is-abbott-on-thin-ice-absolutely-20120823-24oyz.html
Not related to the subject?
Sorry it very much is.
Here in this thread and for more than 12 months I have highlighted a desperation, a need for weapons and their use by Abbott.
And pointed out the view, the boy who cry,s wolf just has to be caught up in his own web.
I fear I may be right.
WHY
Well if Abbott falls, and it looks likly, Gillard may not!
Each is propped up ONLY by the other
Over 60% disapprove of the pair.
Abbott is extremely close to being branded bigger lier than Gillard by most.
Informed people have long ago done so.

Wobbles,

If you think that labor hasn't been desperately trying to dig up the dirt you are seriously mistaken. There just isn't any of the sort that you find with on MPS with their ties to dirty unions.

The world of politics makes the dirt in my garden
seem so clean. And infantile-finger pointing seems
to be the order of the day for some. Neither side
of politics has any reason to feel particularly
smug as scandals have always been a part and parcel
of the game - just to jog a few memories, anyone
remember the following?:

Tampa Affair
Children Overboard Affair
Unlawful detention of Cornelia Rau
Unlawful deportation of Vivian Solon
AWB - Oil for Wheat Scandal
Muhamed Haneef Affair
Lindsay pamphlet scandal
Utegate or OzCar affair

And the list goes on ...

Then if you Google, "Famous Australian Political
Sex Scandals," it becomes even more interesting.

Perhaps the bottom line is - Australians just may prefer
their politicians just a little bit "dirty," as long as
they do their job well.

BTW: Does it really matter what the PM did 17 years ago,
before she entered politics? And look at the calibre of
people who want to drag her down now. Fraudsters and
con men themselves. Not very "nice " people. Why should
they be trusted - and what is their agenda.
Yuck, to all of them!