Dear Belly,

I guess
we'll all know more about the direction in which
the party is going to go once the leader is elected.
Simply as an observer,
I feel that Labor should get closer to its base and map
out a strategy of opposition that allows Labor to frame critical
policies for the common good.

We can only trust that there will be genuine conversation
about policy free of the backroom manipulation that
normally accompanies the development of its platform.
Hopefully new ideas and new unities may emerge.

Although, it may take a while for this to happen -
especially if the factions continue to wield their
influence. But I guess that's the way the political game is
played in this country.

I suggest you lot leave Labor out of the picture for some time, after all they're irrelevant for time being & let the new Government focus on saving Australia. There'll be plenty of time to play hyprocitical grub before the next election.

Dear Individual,

You may not realise it but our Liberal Democracy is run
by a government and a party in opposition which holds
the government to account. If you feel so strongly about
a government being allowed to get on with governing the
country, you should have made your feelings known during the
previous government's term in office. I don't recall your
telling the last opposition to go jump, or suggest that
they were irrelevant. A bit of a double-standard on your
part here old chap.

Foxy,
What I meant was once Labor achieve something resembling relevance then by all means go & do your thing. Until this happens though they could help this pseudo democracy by acting democratic & let the majority do their job.

Dear Individual,

I'm sure that Labor will do precisely their job,
just as the Coalition did when in opposition.
Only hopefully, more positively and constructively.
And not wrecking for political gain.

Foxy Indy does not understand, most things, hence the one line verbal bashing of views other than his.
OTB thanks.
I wounder how folk form opinions about politics?
Foxy Labor not unlike Libs is going to fill this position the way it always has.
Can any one tell me of a time both sides ever let membership pick a single Senate candidate?
I again think the interesting point is who knew before Howes interview,he had been offered the seat, or that a seat was going to become vacant.
Chris Gaff, Howes, it is my view he is both brilliant and a future Labor leader.
I at least know the bloke, he not so long ago, was my boss and a respected one.
Mining for my thoughts, in my words, you could build a case both ways, I said I agree with his reasons for not standing.
I however in his words *6 years of whatever/trouble* confirm my view he should wait/serve his time.
Labor had 3 years of problems bought about in my view by power brokers in the party.
Any pretending Rudds two full years of public acclaim and highest polling did not happen points to a need to review his thinking.
Not however to forever damning him.