That's what I thought,

A hissy fit from the prissy left whinger Camp belli. Who came mincing through the thread to fling his excrement.

Foxy, you missed my point completely, which isn't much different than your own. You say - "there are many on this forum who are neither "Lefties," or "Greenies," people who actually vote for policies not parties."

Well there are people on this forum who have an alternative perspective to the Labor and the Greens that are moderates yet continually labelled 'the far right'.

My comment to Campbelli may have been sarcastic but it sure drew out his true nature. It's interesting that you had nothing to say about Campbelli's childish come backs (talk about hitting a nerve). Is there a double standard being applied?

Camp Belli,

You have taken the first step in becoming less of a prissy left whinger by providing a supporting link instead of just passing wind.

The next step would be to actually read the link in case it says exactly the opposite of what you are trying to show making you look like a complete pillock.

To quote "Tony Abbott’s best rating since April" with TA's approval better than at the election, he has the support of 87% of coalition voters and his approval rating is higher than Shortens.

Dear ConservativeHippie.

Thank You for your comments and explanation.

They are appreciated.

As for my not being critical of the comments
of certain posters?
No it's not a deliberate
or political choice. I usually comment
to provide a balance to someone's strident views
or when their facts are skewed. As a general
rule though, I don't like jumping onto the bandwagon
when others are already gung ho on doing that job.
As I could see was the case in this instance.

Dear Shadow Minister,

We can go around in circles on this issue -
but it won't achieve anything.
My facts differ from yours - but if it brings
you comfort you go on believing in your sources.
I shall stick with mine.

Dear Shadow Minister,

Here's two links to help broaden the discussion:

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/ct-editorial/editorial-one-year-on-and-tony-abbott-yet-to-justify-trust-voters-put-in-him-20140907-10dmbi.html

And -

http://www.theage.com.au/comment-abbott-factor-scuppers-napthines-ambitions-20141029-11dfw6.html

Foxy,

Opinion polls are only of value if those being polled are representative of the public. Posing the same question in the Australian, the Telegraph, The SMH and the New Matilda will get very different results, none of which are of any real value.

The polls that I have quoted are all based on random sampling of the public.