o sung wu,

O'Farrell resigned ostensibly because it became obvious by the proof of the thank you note that he had mislead ICAC.

He had been "adamant" that there was no wine gift - and/or couldn't remember it.

They don't like it if they have evidence you've told fibs to ICAC.

His position was, therefore, untenable

That's why he resigned.

Have a look at Paul's post above...I think he's pretty well on the money.

I follow NSW politics very closely and why O'Farrell was brought down can be found in the following article. Its all about polls and wires, and Barry wasn't playing the game to some peoples satisfaction. Baird will do exactly what is required of him on privatization. The talk in Mac Street today was Barry was set up, by people in the Liberal Party and others.

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/proceeds-barry-ofarrells-key-to-selling-network-sale-to-the-public-20140302-33u17.html

Good evening to you POIROT...

Thank you again for your thread. Yes indeed. Wherever one looks, there's deals, secret agreements, pay-backs, posturing, in fact everything is going on, all the while we the public are sublimely ignorant to everything that's occurring, blissfully believing that our well paid politicians are earnestly protecting our collective interests ?

I think much of what you say may well prove correct, there's been an effort to unseat Mr O'Farrell from his Premiership ? And to publically demolish his character, is a sure fire way to get rid of him ? There's no doubt in my mind, politics at all levels, is bereft of all moral accountability. But I again repeat, what do we do about it, other than vote for the opposition, and they're just as bad ?

Thanks again POIROT, I thoroughly enjoy out little chats immensely !

Australian politics is much better for the fact that O'Farrell fell upon his sword.

It is a rare example of the conventions of the Westminster System of government being upheld. His decent act of resignation stands in stark contrast to the many shabby instances in recent times where politicians and others holding positions of trust, should have resigned but didn't.

It would not be politics or the internet if there were not scurrilous gossips seeking to add to his discomfort and misery. Some here allege the most complicated plots that none but the ratbag political extremists might entertain, but even they only pretend to believe. Sad stuff. They should get a life.

He should have resigned and did. However, so should have others and from all parties, especially the Greens who always seem to have some personal attack going somewhere, but have hides of Teflon themselves.

otb,

Love your commentary...

NSW Labor - and now NSW Liberals embroiled

And you reckon the Greens should resign.

You're funnier than Micallef!

Paul1405 says"....Barry will simply trot out the "Alzheimer's" excuse of I don't remember..."

But he didn't. He deliberately said he did not receive the vino, not that he couldn't remember receiving it. The Alzheimer's excuse would have landed him in far less trouble, even after his thankyou note was produced. Why did he lie? Don't tell me he forgot.

I'm left to think he lied because he trusted that nothing was out to contradict him, and, a bottle of wine would lead to further questions that lying might avoid. ICAC should not chase only the lowest hanging fruit here. The resignation should not mean ICAC has finished its work on O'Farrell.

OSW, that you think Abbott should place political ties with a corrupt politician ahead of his responsibility to uphold the status of the role of Prime-Minister has you roped to the same mast as him, sadly. I've always read you as more of a straight-shooter.