There is a key difference between Labor and LNP. When Labor loses a federal election, they indulge in some soul-searching. As in searching through what is in their individual and collective souls, to identify the issues and values that matter most to them.
When the LNP lose an election, they do a bit of soul-searching. As in 'do we have one?'
And having come up empty-handed, they listen to intellectual gnats like Paul Murray and Peta Credlin, and lurch even further right, by choosing Voldo as their leader.
Past history will show that the Libs are as capable as Labor of floundering in Opposition. Remember the years of Peacock vs Howard, with Downer providing comedy relief?
I wouldn't accuse the Libs of spending much time on policy development. Any policies they intend to implement are lifted from the IPA playbook, and usually hidden from view as far as possible. Howard's demise over Work Choices reinforced the folly (from their point of view) of sharing their intentions with the electors.
They have enjoyed quick returns to office by being unrelentingly critical of Labor - often, dishonestly so, with the help of media allies.
But Morrison did such a thorough job of trashing the brand, and exposing the myth of superior management, no amount of media help will lift Dutton into The Lodge.
Add what I believe should be a raft of ex-LNP ministers facing charges arising from NACC hearings, they should be seen as unelectable for at least a decade.
Of course, extended periods of one-party rule aren't healthy. If Labor goes off the rails eventually, I suspect Australia won't turn to LNP, but oblige Labor to govern in a coalition or minority government, with Greens and teals and other indies holding the balance of power.
The disgusting filth called the Mainstream Media trying to powder coat the LNP is seriously sickening, even the ABC is still is stuck on the road like a Deer in the headlights. A Great ripping article Joel so insightful! The LNP have no ideas left except searching for a Trump Rump. Gonna be a long road for them and with a bit of luck political oblivion. If the ALP screw this up they have only got themselves to blame, they need to fuck off appeasing Business lobby groups, Oligarchs and Right Wing Media proprietors and get back to their traditional roots - the working class. But have they the intestinal fortitude to ever find their inner Whitlam again?? This is their last chance too!! Cheers, Spiros
I'm probably wandering into the realm of wishful thinking now. But in the absence of a credible Opposition, and with fewer people taking notice of the biased and corrupt political coverage offered by the old media, dare we dream that future governments (whether Labor majority, or Labor in coalition) might actually govern with the courage of their convictions? Stop pouring money into cash-rich, asset-rich private schools. Wind back negative gearing for multi home owners. Tell the UK and USA where to shove their nuclear submarines. Tell big Mining to pay proper taxes or GTFO. Tell companies like News Corp and Google that earn big $ here to pay tax on it here. Etcetera.
There is a key difference between Labor and LNP. When Labor loses a federal election, they indulge in some soul-searching. As in searching through what is in their individual and collective souls, to identify the issues and values that matter most to them.
When the LNP lose an election, they do a bit of soul-searching. As in 'do we have one?'
And having come up empty-handed, they listen to intellectual gnats like Paul Murray and Peta Credlin, and lurch even further right, by choosing Voldo as their leader.
Past history will show that the Libs are as capable as Labor of floundering in Opposition. Remember the years of Peacock vs Howard, with Downer providing comedy relief?
I wouldn't accuse the Libs of spending much time on policy development. Any policies they intend to implement are lifted from the IPA playbook, and usually hidden from view as far as possible. Howard's demise over Work Choices reinforced the folly (from their point of view) of sharing their intentions with the electors.
They have enjoyed quick returns to office by being unrelentingly critical of Labor - often, dishonestly so, with the help of media allies.
But Morrison did such a thorough job of trashing the brand, and exposing the myth of superior management, no amount of media help will lift Dutton into The Lodge.
Add what I believe should be a raft of ex-LNP ministers facing charges arising from NACC hearings, they should be seen as unelectable for at least a decade.
Of course, extended periods of one-party rule aren't healthy. If Labor goes off the rails eventually, I suspect Australia won't turn to LNP, but oblige Labor to govern in a coalition or minority government, with Greens and teals and other indies holding the balance of power.
The disgusting filth called the Mainstream Media trying to powder coat the LNP is seriously sickening, even the ABC is still is stuck on the road like a Deer in the headlights. A Great ripping article Joel so insightful! The LNP have no ideas left except searching for a Trump Rump. Gonna be a long road for them and with a bit of luck political oblivion. If the ALP screw this up they have only got themselves to blame, they need to fuck off appeasing Business lobby groups, Oligarchs and Right Wing Media proprietors and get back to their traditional roots - the working class. But have they the intestinal fortitude to ever find their inner Whitlam again?? This is their last chance too!! Cheers, Spiros
It's Kristina. And Keneally. Not that hard.
I'm probably wandering into the realm of wishful thinking now. But in the absence of a credible Opposition, and with fewer people taking notice of the biased and corrupt political coverage offered by the old media, dare we dream that future governments (whether Labor majority, or Labor in coalition) might actually govern with the courage of their convictions? Stop pouring money into cash-rich, asset-rich private schools. Wind back negative gearing for multi home owners. Tell the UK and USA where to shove their nuclear submarines. Tell big Mining to pay proper taxes or GTFO. Tell companies like News Corp and Google that earn big $ here to pay tax on it here. Etcetera.