The “It’s Time” factor seems to be on the tips of politically fashionable lips everywhere at the moment, but what is interesting with the whole “It’s Time” thing is the underlying dynamics of it that have been going on over the last 6 years or so, writes Possum Comitatus.
Governments
With every apology, Iemma heralds a new model of statesmanship
Morris Iemma may lead one of the least competent governments in Australian history, but he long ago realised the immense value of saying sorry, writes David MacCormack.
Lost in translation over a Muslim call to arms
There’s no doubt that Hizbut Tahrir’s message, reported in The Oz today, calls for radical action within Muslim-majority states. However, nowhere in these words is there any indication that HT supports the overthrow the governments of countries which do not have Muslim majorities, writes Irfan Yusuf.
Ruddock can’t kick the government habit
A common response when a government sees itself soon being in opposition is to make changes that they hope will hamstring their successors in government and provide some advantage to the opposition, writes Charles Richardson.
What is needed for the Howard/Brough plan to work
Here’s what experience might tell us about the chances of success of the Howard/Brough plan for Aboriginal Australia, writes David Coles, former Northern Territory public servant, in Club Troppo
Richardson: Is there an “It’s time” factor?
Crikey / Thursday, 25 October 2007
Coalition supporters, searching for reasons why a government that they think is just the bee’s knees should be headed for mammoth defeat, often seize on the “It’s time” factor: the idea that length of time in office, independent of other causes, provides a reason for people to vote against a government, writes Charles Richardson.