Gillard's way
June 25th 2010 02:12
I am already tired of the new PM's didactic speaking style, as if she is speaking to an audience of complete dullards. Between this and Abbott's shrill efforts, Parliament is about to get a whole lot more tedious.
It always amuses me when during some slanging match in the bearpit the Speaker stops to recognise some visiting dignatory, as if showing off to them how real democracy works.
Gillard will have to put up with a lot of sexism and patronising, but her real problems will be showing she is not a creature of the old ALP right, and maybe the big miners. The perception that they might have been behind the move to axe Rudd because of the super profits tax will linger if she does not act decisively to continue the tax reform agenda. There is a big question right now about who really runs Oz, big business or elected government, and Gillard needs to show some bottle on this.
She also needs to show some real ability to deal with the Greens since the Libs under Abbott have shifted so far to the right. The Greens know this is their chance to become a real third force in Oz politics, and as long as they can stay disciplined, it is.
So, interesting times ahead for the new PM. In the meantime, Rudd will be sitting on the back benches wondering what exactly went wrong and whether it is too late to make a come back.
It always amuses me when during some slanging match in the bearpit the Speaker stops to recognise some visiting dignatory, as if showing off to them how real democracy works.
Gillard will have to put up with a lot of sexism and patronising, but her real problems will be showing she is not a creature of the old ALP right, and maybe the big miners. The perception that they might have been behind the move to axe Rudd because of the super profits tax will linger if she does not act decisively to continue the tax reform agenda. There is a big question right now about who really runs Oz, big business or elected government, and Gillard needs to show some bottle on this.
So, interesting times ahead for the new PM. In the meantime, Rudd will be sitting on the back benches wondering what exactly went wrong and whether it is too late to make a come back.
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