SM,

I was raised on the Sydney Morning Herald, so I'm proud that it has finally come out in general support of the defence of women's rights, after what ? three weeks ? What other news medium has done that - apart from The Australian of course ?

Thank you,

Joe

<<unless you assume Palmer is a complete idiot with no idea of what is going on in politics.>>

Shadow from a political perspective, and judging by Big Clive's antics thus far, Palmer is a complete idiot with no idea of what is going on in politics.

As for <<criticisms by Labor or Greens MPs of Palmer>> Palmer's comments didn't win him any friends. I can't speak for Labor but Palmer got no support for his comments from The Greens

Paul1405: I can't speak for Labor but Palmer got no support for his comments from The Greens

Well that would have to be a Bonus wouldn't it.

SM and Loudmouth,

While you're touting the moral integrity of the Murdoch press on matters feminine, perhaps you'd care to comment on Tim Blair's little piece in the Telegraph?

http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/timblair/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/crown_our_crazy_queen/

Of course, I'm not suggesting he's taking a pot-shot at these people simply because they're women (perish the thought).

I look forward to both of you defending this right-wing bilge...while simultaneously fuming with outrage at the way certain women are treated in the present political environment.

Hi Poirot,

Sorry, I've checked out that URL and it seems a very balanced summary. My only criticism is that he let out some promising contenders. I don't know everything each one of them has been passionate about, but perhaps you could let me know if any of them have raised issues to do with Malala Yusifzai, honor killings, genital mutilation, that poor woman bashed to death with bricks in Pakistan, those two poor girls raped and hanged in India, or that poor woman sentenced to be hanged when her baby turns two, in about 23 months' time.

Yes, I know they have probably all condemned Abbott for looking at his watch, or wearing a blue tie, or having a wife and daughters, or saying “Canadia” [Yuk ! Yuk !]. Such heinous crimes may take up their time, but I just wonder if they ever turn their attention to real feminist issues such as the above. Yes, yes, I know, those countries are a long way away, we need to know little about them, and the concerns of women there are not really ours. But I was just wondering if, in their idle moments, they ever think of such inconsequential things ?

Joe

Poirot,

You do realise that Tim Blair is a blogger on a website set up by the telegraph. He represents the views of Newscorp as much as you represent the views of Graham Young on OLO.

Though I must admit the term "frightbat" has a certain je ne sais quoi.