Comments on: Rudd isn’t going anywhere http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/ now with extra source Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:13:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Bullmore's Ghost http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-35017 Bullmore's Ghost Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:13:33 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-35017 "There is no doubt that Turnbull is streets behind Rudd in popularity but if Rudd were to go, would Gillard be as popular? I’m not too sure." Good question. I haven't seen any polling on Gillard as PM, but then I haven't looked for it either. Gillard's intellect and political savvy impress me, although there are times when she sounds like my mother or one of my primary school teachers delivering a lecture to a naughty boy. “There is no doubt that Turnbull is streets behind Rudd in popularity but if Rudd were to go, would Gillard be as popular? I’m not too sure.”

Good question. I haven’t seen any polling on Gillard as PM, but then I haven’t looked for it either.

Gillard’s intellect and political savvy impress me, although there are times when she sounds like my mother or one of my primary school teachers delivering a lecture to a naughty boy.

]]> By: simmobc http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34716 simmobc Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:56:33 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34716 its all swings and roundabouts.. it wasn't so long ago the ALP voted in Crean as their alternative PM and we almost had Latham for a PM! Scary thoughts on both fronts. The problem with Rudd is that HE IS directly responsible for their current position and success. There is no doubt that Turnbull is streets behind Rudd in popularity but if Rudd were to go, would Gillard be as popular? I'm not too sure. I really think people understimate as to how hard it would be in Opposition after 11 years in Government. its all swings and roundabouts..

it wasn’t so long ago the ALP voted in Crean as their alternative PM and we almost had Latham for a PM! Scary thoughts on both fronts. The problem with Rudd is that HE IS directly responsible for their current position and success.

There is no doubt that Turnbull is streets behind Rudd in popularity but if Rudd were to go, would Gillard be as popular? I’m not too sure.

I really think people understimate as to how hard it would be in Opposition after 11 years in Government.

]]> By: madeinaustralia http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34437 madeinaustralia Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:06:29 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34437 No one cares what Kevin Rudd thinks. No one cares what Kevin Rudd thinks.

]]> By: Bullmore's Ghost http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34427 Bullmore's Ghost Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:57:29 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34427 What about the rest indeed. The writer quotes Abbott on the need for the Opposition to renew its talent. I can't see that happening in the short term unless there are wholesale resignations and by-elections. BTW, I responded about Machiavelli and it attracted a "Your comment is awaiting moderation" label. The things I have to endure these days. What about the rest indeed. The writer quotes Abbott on the need for the Opposition to renew its talent. I can’t see that happening in the short term unless there are wholesale resignations and by-elections.

BTW, I responded about Machiavelli and it attracted a “Your comment is awaiting moderation” label. The things I have to endure these days.

]]> By: Bullmore's Ghost http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34414 Bullmore's Ghost Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:10:57 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34414 Venise: I must insist on your addressing me as Bullmore. I shook off that other sissy name when I shuffled off the mortal coil. As for Machiavelli, the bastard cheats at cards. Venise: I must insist on your addressing me as Bullmore. I shook off that other sissy name when I shuffled off the mortal coil. As for Machiavelli, the bastard cheats at cards.

]]> By: Venise Alstergren http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34399 Venise Alstergren Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:29:50 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34399 Hi there KERRY. As usual your comment is apposite, and I more than agree that Malcolm the Mad's only reason for entering politics was his vainglorious hubris. As for philosophy the only member of the Liberal Party who has any, is the even Madder Abbott. But as his philosophy is rancid far right-wing fundamentalist Catholic he would be anathema to a large section of the electorate. 'What about the rest?' I can hear you muttering. To which I can only say 'Indeed, what about the rest?' Regards to all. Have you run into Machiavelli on your travels? I would have thought he would be very good value. Hi there KERRY. As usual your comment is apposite, and I more than agree that Malcolm the Mad’s only reason for entering politics was his vainglorious hubris. As for philosophy the only member of the Liberal Party who has any, is the even Madder Abbott. But as his philosophy is rancid far right-wing fundamentalist Catholic he would be anathema to a large section of the electorate. ‘What about the rest?’ I can hear you muttering. To which I can only say ‘Indeed, what about the rest?’
Regards to all. Have you run into Machiavelli on your travels? I would have thought he would be very good value.

]]> By: Bullmore's Ghost http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34391 Bullmore's Ghost Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:55:39 +0000 http://www.crikey.com.au/2009/08/14/crikey-says-64/#comment-34391 "[Turnbull's] colleagues need to smarten up and understand that they are in for the long haul." I think the first indication that have smartened up will be when they find a replacement for Turnbull. By his nature he is neither a leader, nor a politician. Nor can I discern any honest, deep felt philosophy in the fellow. His only motive for entering politics appears to be hubris. “[Turnbull’s] colleagues need to smarten up and understand that they are in for the long haul.”

I think the first indication that have smartened up will be when they find a replacement for Turnbull. By his nature he is neither a leader, nor a politician. Nor can I discern any honest, deep felt philosophy in the fellow. His only motive for entering politics appears to be hubris.

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