I think what you didn't predict with this post was Albanese's fetishisation of election promises. His post-referendum speech heavily emphasised the fact that by running the referendum, he'd fulfilled his promise to run a referendum. One of the great benefits of multi-party democracy in Australia would be the elimination of this emphasis on promises; parties that have to negotiate with others would be laughed at for promising to do something that other governing parties might refuse.
At the least, maybe we can hope Labor thinks through its promises, and their wording, more carefully for the next term.
I really don't like the phrase "playing politics " but in the case of the phase 3 tax cuts that's all it can be characterised as. There is no economic, social or even moral case for the cuts, the only reason Albanese can come up with is: "Cos I said I would ". It's pathetic behaviour from a supposedly left of centre party...
Gavin, who are you again? Talk about disrespectful.
John, I hope Labor end up in minority gov, I see them as only minorly better than the LNP with both beholden to vested interests and voters not aware of who actually runs the country. Politicians on both sides are only interested in gaining gov.
Albanese reminds me of Julia Gillard when she first made it as PM; like a deer in the spotlight.
Perhaps Gillard had reason to be like a deer; I think she thought that spotlight would be a few years further down the track. Albanese's been angling for this job for a decade or more.
Don’t get me wrong, I liked Gillard but I don’t think she achieved a lot (outside of the amount of legislation she passed in a minority gov). To me with the resource tax and gay marriage backdown, she appeared to me to pay too much need to her advisors. Plus the change in welfare to single parents hardly covered her or the gov in glory.
I had no real opinion of Albanese prior to his becoming PM, but I think he’s an absolute hypocrite. I grew up in very similar circumstances (1.5 yrs older than him) and if our mothers were in the same position today they would be drowning, and that means both of us as well. It’s so much harder today and going on about how hard his poor old ma had it is bloody disgusting.
I believe it was Joe de Bruyn, staunch Catholic of the Shoppies, who had Gillard by the proverbials - and resulted in her blind spot - on moral issues. Not so much an advisor as a guardian.
Agree with you re Albanese. The banditry undertaken by the rich and powerful today is much more severe than it was in the 60s; today young Albo would more likely be a dealer than a dj.
No words to describe how disappointing the reality of Labor has been..not being the LNP is simply not enough..allowing for the abject failure of the LNP and all that required fixing is no excuse for the secrecy of this Labor Government..this government does need to win the next election as the alternative is horrendous but my hopes for a courageous, truthful Labor have been dashed..
Only going to get worse, I think. Can't see Albanese making it to a second term as PM.But a minority Labor government still a good chance when you look at the likely crossbench.
PJQ - 'I’m too depressed by the state of Australian politics to write much new,'
what * * - get over this wallowing in self -pity. What, this is how you're going to use your new found freedom in semi-retirement? Be pro-active. Give us solutions. Labor minority has got to be good thing, no? Analyse this mass-deception we call a democracy. Give some lectures. Get involved with The Australia Institute - they are doing incredible work. Dr Richard Denniss is a force to behold. Agitate for change.
For a start - scrub this mawkish rehash.
Write a few lines of positivity or else just retire and enjoy your dotage in the garden.
'Recipe for a one-term government
Labor’s capitulation on tax policy may help them regain government, but what then?
I think what you didn't predict with this post was Albanese's fetishisation of election promises. His post-referendum speech heavily emphasised the fact that by running the referendum, he'd fulfilled his promise to run a referendum. One of the great benefits of multi-party democracy in Australia would be the elimination of this emphasis on promises; parties that have to negotiate with others would be laughed at for promising to do something that other governing parties might refuse.
At the least, maybe we can hope Labor thinks through its promises, and their wording, more carefully for the next term.
Albanese is simply an understudy while the political establishment tries to find a more acceptable actor for the role.
It’s a walk-on part, delivering the same lines but with a different tone.
He was so desperate to get on the stage that he chose a subordinate role rather than the chance to lead. A sad old ham.
I really don't like the phrase "playing politics " but in the case of the phase 3 tax cuts that's all it can be characterised as. There is no economic, social or even moral case for the cuts, the only reason Albanese can come up with is: "Cos I said I would ". It's pathetic behaviour from a supposedly left of centre party...
Gavin, who are you again? Talk about disrespectful.
John, I hope Labor end up in minority gov, I see them as only minorly better than the LNP with both beholden to vested interests and voters not aware of who actually runs the country. Politicians on both sides are only interested in gaining gov.
Albanese reminds me of Julia Gillard when she first made it as PM; like a deer in the spotlight.
Perhaps Gillard had reason to be like a deer; I think she thought that spotlight would be a few years further down the track. Albanese's been angling for this job for a decade or more.
Don’t get me wrong, I liked Gillard but I don’t think she achieved a lot (outside of the amount of legislation she passed in a minority gov). To me with the resource tax and gay marriage backdown, she appeared to me to pay too much need to her advisors. Plus the change in welfare to single parents hardly covered her or the gov in glory.
I had no real opinion of Albanese prior to his becoming PM, but I think he’s an absolute hypocrite. I grew up in very similar circumstances (1.5 yrs older than him) and if our mothers were in the same position today they would be drowning, and that means both of us as well. It’s so much harder today and going on about how hard his poor old ma had it is bloody disgusting.
I believe it was Joe de Bruyn, staunch Catholic of the Shoppies, who had Gillard by the proverbials - and resulted in her blind spot - on moral issues. Not so much an advisor as a guardian.
Agree with you re Albanese. The banditry undertaken by the rich and powerful today is much more severe than it was in the 60s; today young Albo would more likely be a dealer than a dj.
Ah yes, didn’t know his name, but the Queensland fellow from the SDA. Had forgotten about him.
No words to describe how disappointing the reality of Labor has been..not being the LNP is simply not enough..allowing for the abject failure of the LNP and all that required fixing is no excuse for the secrecy of this Labor Government..this government does need to win the next election as the alternative is horrendous but my hopes for a courageous, truthful Labor have been dashed..
Some reputable polling.
https://twitter.com/KosSamaras/status/1725482637245223015?cn=ZmxleGlibGVfcmVjcw%3D%3D&refsrc=email
Only going to get worse, I think. Can't see Albanese making it to a second term as PM.But a minority Labor government still a good chance when you look at the likely crossbench.
PJQ - 'I’m too depressed by the state of Australian politics to write much new,'
what * * - get over this wallowing in self -pity. What, this is how you're going to use your new found freedom in semi-retirement? Be pro-active. Give us solutions. Labor minority has got to be good thing, no? Analyse this mass-deception we call a democracy. Give some lectures. Get involved with The Australia Institute - they are doing incredible work. Dr Richard Denniss is a force to behold. Agitate for change.
For a start - scrub this mawkish rehash.
Write a few lines of positivity or else just retire and enjoy your dotage in the garden.
'Recipe for a one-term government
Labor’s capitulation on tax policy may help them regain government, but what then?
JOHN QUIGGIN 10 AUGUST 2021 '
cheers
gavin