Comments on: Winners. Losers. And what next?

By: David Stewart

David Stewart — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Agree with the comments about Rudd’s victory speech. I understand he writes all his own - he badly needs a Graham Freudenberg or Bob Ellis and some training in delivery. He improved towards the end but Kevin does not communicate passion all that well.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

‘Passion’ in political speeches might be good as a vote-winner, but that wan’t required. Otherwise it’s just entertainment. The speech was actually very encouraging, once initial expectations of ‘We Stuck It up Them’ were disabused.

By: Frank Birchall

Frank Birchall — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Agree with Gary re the ‘sour grapes’ — the petty jibe at Kevin’s victory speech is an example; what did you expect, Christian, a latter day version of the Gettysburg Address? How about looking ahead with some enthusiasm?

By: Gary Carroll

Gary Carroll — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Christian, there appears to be a little sour grapes in your comment. The real culprit for the Liberal demise is Costello and his gutless attitude to Howard. He refused to challenge, and has now got his right ‘wack”. WorkChoises was, and is, a disaster.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Come on Christian show a bit of charity, I thought both Rudd and Howard gave very good speeches, particularly Rudd’s. I agree that the country needs visionary leadership now more than ever. The past 11 years of Howard has been marked by its absence.

By: Kevin Diflo

Kevin Diflo — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Christian is right that Peter Costello is the one who has missed out on fulfilling his ambition. He is also probably right with the assessment of Costello’s part in his “failure”. But, Christian is hoplessly wrong in his assessment of the Rudd speech.

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Well, it’s taken 11 years, but I finally feel relaxed and comfortable!

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Christian, you have been so busy mercilessly ‘bagging’ John Howard that you forgot how pathetic Kevin will be. I thought John’s speech was excellent, given the circumstances (he had to admit he had lost his seat). I am not optimistic

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

As someone who couldnt wait to see the back of the libs, I hope they don’t implode because one thing they have shown us is how bad an ineffective opposition is for the ruling party. Turnbull seems the only one who can fill the role of opposition leader.

By: Glenn Brandham

Glenn Brandham — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

At last, this anti-human, anti-green and anti-union gang of profiteers disapears in a flash. Funny how they call for the heads of the yes-men and quietly resign overnight. My only hope now is for Mr Rudd + Ms Gillard make good on their promises. Godspeed!

By: Ross Cornwill

Ross Cornwill — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Rudd deserved to win and now Costello will not be there to taunt him in the future will be able to steer Australia to new heights.

Good luck to all the Labour Members who won their seats.

By: Boris Kelly

Boris Kelly — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 10:00:00 +0000

Now that Lazarus has been laid to rest the Libs best hope for a new leader under current circumstances is not Malcolm Turnbull. It’s Moses and even he would be struggling.