Yes, Lexi.

Which is why, when a deviation is made, as is the case with the anomalous treatment of Slipper - it stands out like.......

Dear Poirot,

There are many things that stand out:

http://www.independentaustralia.net/2011/politics/throwing-truth-overboard-to-win-an-election/

SIEVX also comes to mind.

Then there's:

http://www.independentaustralia.net/2013/politics/rudds-return-ruffles-reckless-abbott/

Clearly Mr Abbott prefers not to discuss policies (or his past
sins) or debate, but to continue to take pot shots at
the PM. I suspect that he's not going to succeed this time
though.

The thought Tony is just warming up is fun.
The man we have seen post his climb to the top is not Tony Abbott.
Squeaking negative comments and talking fear, *that was as good as he gets*
The all new improved TA!
His time is near, every time our word smith PM makes a statement Tony seems to need to waffle around it looking for a way to fight it.
Lets hope this hopeless little guy continues to lead until one day after the election.
I am starting to like him!

Yes, Belly.

Chris Lewis,

Check out this article - says it all.

http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-opinion/abbott-under-pressure-as-the-game-changes-20130709-2pod8.html

He's not "warming up".

This is as hot as he gets.

come on poirot,

let me be optimistic. I want anyone to win, but Rudd. I don't understand why the goon should be given another chance.

Maybe I live in hope, but if Abbott cannot beat the dud after the last 6 years, then he should indeed be replaced.

I will bet Abbott will rise to the occasion, but sometimes I am also wrong.

Gee fancy quoting Judith Brett, I mean go back and read some of the rubbish she wrote in 2007, only for Rudd to prove a great disappointment.

It is amazing how some people get easily excited. I mean, even if the dud wins, do you honestly think he is going to make much difference given his persona and limited ability.