pelican, "..I find it difficult to watch Rudd on the TV at the moment talking about vitriole, negativity and 'hate politics', because here is a man who worked to undermine.."

You are right of course and that fact will not be lost on most voters.

However the same applies to the Greens. With friends like the Greens, who needs enemies?

Peter Garrett has resigned, saying he can't go through whatnhe went through sith Rudd last time, as it was Garrett who warned Rudd he needed more time for the insulation roll out, but Rudd forced his hand.

Unfortunately, Garrett took the fall for it's failures, and that is something I personally owe him an apology for.

So in essence, the two worst descisions in the six years, Insulation and borders, were Ruuds babies.

People won't forget, and in the event they do, Abbott will remind them, time and time again I would suggest.

If he does loose his seat, how embarrassing would that be.

rehctub,

Tone down the hysterics (although I realise that up till now it's been the Coalitions "only" strategy)

Rudd won't lose his seat.

Any sign of a policy from the opposition?

(If you see one, be sure to post a link)

Just read that Combet was stepping down too.

Garrett said some good things in his valedictory speech. It was sad and despite the fact he is a bit of an oddball I am sorry to see him go. It was also a travesty that Garrett took the blame for pink batts all that time ago, Rudd instead choosing not take full responsibility. It all came out in the review but it was too late for Garrett's reputation and the vitriole from the Conservative Right was relentless. The Conservative Right would have to be the most appalling in terms of behaviour in Australia (actually anywhere in the world).

Today Garrett made the observation (outside the square) that we are not just about economic growth but about other values. And that 'we' should be reminded of that and reflect it more in policies about the future.

There is a huge departure from Labor. I don't blame them for going. I would not serve under Rudd.

While there was the matter of a hung Parliament, Labor's big mistake was also in enlisting Peter Slipper as Speaker. This is a role that by its nature demands someone of high character and integrity. The handling of the Ashby/Slipper/Cabcharge was woeful and lacked honesty. It is one thing to deal with the complexities of a hung Parliament another thing to make choices that lack integrity and are based purely on survival. The LNP is also remiss on this subject, having made excuses and covered for Slipper for many many years.

Have no sympathy for Garrett. The man was and is a droid. I lived on the next property to him in the Southern Highlands and watched him set fire to the National Parks Forrest time and time again with his junkie muso party freaks. Even Jimmy Barns steered a clear path from him.

Pjack you have done well.
In one thread we can see jealousy uninformed comments and best of all gut busting laugh bringing silly comment.
Just like the daily rants in question time from the opposition.
I can nor see why Pyne the Bishops and Mirabella got a front row seat.
Rudd to see his seat go? measure that blindingly silly thought with the reality.
That great night a Morgan poll gave Labor 49.5% Liberals 50.5%
Aware some are unable to read truth but this election is going to be very close.
We who understand the subject know those who only ever see their sides point of view are doomed to not see the truth until it rolls over them.