If you read the above allegations, it appears to mean any person who criticises the Federal Liberal Government’s clearly questionable performance across a wide range of domestic & international issues since 1996. It’s value as a honest reflection of community attitudes has already been debased by its misuse by those lightweight media commentators such as Dizzy Devine, FS Ackerman & Stockholm Janet.

For those who have used the term as a defence to widespread criticism of the Howard years, read Marilyn’s first comment & rebutt them with facts if you can.

’ Howard hater ’ has about the same creedence as the ’ poofter ’ tag used so widely as a put down up until the 1990’s …it’s meaningless, offensive & reveals a lot more about its source, than about its target.

Downer going to the UN is the ultimate insult. I well remember his first utterances about the UN when taking over his ministership: “Irrelevant” and “out of touch” were just some of his comments-which may well describe what Downer’s contribution to solving any Cyprus problems will be.

The mystery is why Kevin Rudd is congratualting him on his post and encouraging the move-it can only be he views it like an exile to a Mediterranean island just like Napoleon, another deluded nutcase. If he can get Costello packed off somewhere out of harm’s way now ( as no-one else seems to want him) that just leaves Malcolm Turnbull on the other side to deal with. Turnbull will be sure to alienate any wavering aspirants still left who suport the Liberals.

PS -While we’re on alexanders litany of lies let’s not forget Mamdouh Habib and David Hicks.

“Hail, hail, the Last True Ottoman enters Cyprus!!”

Thus ends “Rudd’s Sweet Revenge on Alex”. Downer can’t harm anyone on the island, and it’s such a contained mission, that he will have zero influence on international affairs, pushing some confused neo-Bush agenda….