Belly, I would consider you to be the very model of what the membership
of the Labour Party should be.
For you to be feeling like you do about the party, what are the rest
of the membership doing about the problems you describe ?

Are they being steamrolled ?

All parties will have internal issues, it would be to much to ask to say there are no problems, it is a matter of not letting internal issues disrupt the running of govt;
It's for the powers at hand to resolve, in their own way.
When are we going to see some policy making from Abbotts camp, or is that to much to ask.
I can not believe you can put so much weight on a political party that will not tell you what they stand for.
Is Abbott still leader, things have gone quiet, they may be thinking.

The Westpac Australia Day Report - launched on Friday - shows more than two thirds of Australians (67 per cent) are positive about the national economy, while two thirds of those (66 per cent) expect this to continue.
Respondents believed the resources industry, plus the growing strength of Asian markets, were behind the strong economy.
People were also upbeat about their own finances - with 67 per cent looking forward to a positive personal situation this financial year.
Westpac retail and business banking general manager Gai McGrath said she was not surprised by the positive attitude.
"This optimism is not surprising considering our resilient economy," she said.
"Australians are known for their positive attitude and feel they can handle anything thrown their way, however they also understand there is more they could be doing to make their money work harder for them."

Bazz I have fellow travelers, but too many 579,s who think hiding the truth is not in fact betraying my party.
Hasbeen I am pleased you have no say, for that matter understanding in our team, Faulkner is a statesman and without Rudd the only one we currently have.
In a way folks, we all let every politician who does us wrong get away with it.
This threads subject is becoming standard for both sides of the house, Abbott has done it twice, in the most important seats in NSW.
We take our eyes of our sides faults and magnifies the others.
In doing that we say ok to some dreadful behavior.
Both sides, by leaders actions, con us all , and more importantly, insult us all, convinced we can be bought and sold come election time by politicians changing their skin like a bright and shiny snake, they can do it then but not even try to keep up the pretense after winning.
NT voters have been treated as dumb by this act.
No party should aim to ignore its members and branches while claiming it is bound for true reform.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/national/pms-super-nova-blows-up-in-her-face/story-e6frfku9-1226561770691
In past time I would name this link as Liberal bias, it may well be why we see it in print.
But unfortunately it is true.
After Gillard is defeated, or more hopefully dumped, many from my side will rush to say much as I have.
Know them when they do, jellyfish each and every one, no back bone.
Now not after our train wreck, is the time to see Gillard for what she is.
Pure electoral poison.
This is not her first policy blunder, her office floor must be knee deep in things like cash for clunkers.
The once great, will be again, ALP is being run by a petulant group of self seekers unfit to sit at the feet of past ALP Governments.
Gillard looks good to them, until reality hits them like a brick.

Belly You must have infirmation that has not been printed. I know nothing of the fears you have. Why would i hide the truth, if i knew what it was.
I say it as i see it.
I have no problem with Gillard, being a female does not worry me.
Telling the odd porky does not put me off.
Show me a cleanskin politition, and i will show you one with something to hide.
Look at our economic figures, unemployment, we are doing very well. And all this in the face of a hung parliament.
No way am i going to advocate, a no policy, illiterate, bumbling, fool to head AU in politics.
I do it as i see it, and it is not about to change. I believe in the values of Labor. The alternative is a conservative, and i believe dangerous.