tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post1509750584057179710..comments2024-03-24T00:22:04.029+11:00Comments on armagnac'd: On Leaving LaborArmagnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05430006925445661524noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-70006799195260447662010-05-26T09:34:57.946+10:002010-05-26T09:34:57.946+10:0026 May
"ABC Online - 2 hours ago
Former pri...26 May<br />"ABC Online - 2 hours ago<br />Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser has quit the Liberal Party, reportedly because he believes it is becoming too conservative" ... but actually to balance the numbers<br />in solidarity with Comrad Armagnac'd.<br />One out, <i>all out</i>.<br />peace and love from me thoughAnn ODynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159263330547329077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-7103011452003613522010-05-18T17:37:59.227+10:002010-05-18T17:37:59.227+10:00Thanks for your thoughtful feedback people. I will...Thanks for your thoughtful feedback people. I will consider posting more detailed analysis on a couple of the points above. Note that in respect of foreign policy, I'm not saying I prefer the Libs policies, just that generally I think little analysis or bigger picture thought seems to go into most of (modern) Labor's positions. Rudd's not that bright in this field, despite the hype- take a look at the pretty bad essay he submitted to the Foreign Affairs journal. <br /><br />On the Greens, well, perhaps it will be a useful exercise for me to pull out their policy sheet and do a detailed stocktake. Generally I might say I have more centrist positions, often sympathising with the 'heart' behind Green positions but finding them impractical.<br /><br />I'm a pragmatist to a fair degree, it's just got to the point where I can't find any heart left in Labor's residual positions. Not for now, anyway.Armagnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430006925445661524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-74651347183921011852010-05-18T10:17:03.635+10:002010-05-18T10:17:03.635+10:00What you need is the Australian Democrats ... the ...What you need is the Australian Democrats ... the way they were under Natasha Stott-Despoja. <br /><br />Sensible centre-left politics, delivered responsibly by one of Australia's great policital leaders.<br /><br />The Australian parliament is much the poorer for her departure.Barossa Observerhttp://mouthylefty.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-73244574039355549192010-05-17T21:35:03.019+10:002010-05-17T21:35:03.019+10:00Well said, and good luck!
I can only really hope ...Well said, and good luck!<br /><br />I can only really hope they do a few things to make you reconsider it down the track.Guyhttp://www.guyberes.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-40746209378217623612010-05-15T17:02:43.518+10:002010-05-15T17:02:43.518+10:00Yes, I think that name needs work.Yes, I think that name needs work.Kerryn Goldsworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270814460793882309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-1865432987433236762010-05-14T23:50:55.397+10:002010-05-14T23:50:55.397+10:00Being comfortably (most of the time) ensconced in ...Being comfortably (most of the time) ensconced in the Greens, I can't really share your pain on being politically homeless, but I can imagine how it feels, and do sympathize. <br /><br />Australia needs more political parties - real ones not shells for the delivery of Senate preferences like most of those registered by the Commission. It's a failure of democracy when there are large sectors of people who feel unrepresented like this.<br /><br />That said, I would be interested in hearing why you don't feel the Greens fit you. Other than the self description of centrist there doesn't seem to be anything in this post that would make you out of place amongst us, although maybe I just need to read more of your other posts. There might be some issues that are irreconcilable, but I think your comments might also raise things we should be addressing.<br /><br />BTW, Kerryn, there was a party like that briefly - What Women Want. Alas it was deregistered recently for lack of 500 members.Feral Sparrowhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828397163776767308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-19195045962130548702010-05-14T17:45:54.057+10:002010-05-14T17:45:54.057+10:00There is no home for me in Australian politics.
T...<i>There is no home for me in Australian politics.</i><br /><br />That's the clearest, the briefest and the bleakest I've ever seen it put. Considering how many of us fit your description of yourself politically, it's astonishing that there is no home for us.<br /><br />If it's any consolation, though I'm sure it's not, there are many, many Australian women who have always felt this political homelessness. Labor, again, has been particularly bad in this respect, possibly because one naturally has higher expectations for it. I have seriously considered more than once starting a small but energetic party that focuses on women's rights in the same way the Greens focus on all things Green. Blokes would be allowed to join, if they promised to behave.Kerryn Goldsworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270814460793882309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-36973542658477290762010-05-14T13:43:43.773+10:002010-05-14T13:43:43.773+10:00I am not a member of any political party but many ...I am not a member of any political party but many of my friends are and for several reasons we have close ties to the ALP.. and though many of your thoughts are all but identical to mine some are quite different and I found this post incredibly thought-provoking. Thank you. <br /><br />The one I am most curious about is the second last one on foreign policy - if you ever find the inclination I would like to see more about what you would like to see happening in this area and how you think the Libs are doing better here?blue milkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341937205299573052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-2302399872642286312010-05-14T13:04:49.583+10:002010-05-14T13:04:49.583+10:00Likewise. Fact is, the Greens are the only hope of...Likewise. Fact is, the Greens are the only hope of opposing the policies which seem to disturb you most.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192828679762836954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-4441119765933264452010-05-14T13:01:13.307+10:002010-05-14T13:01:13.307+10:00I expect that there will be a stampede after you t...I expect that there will be a stampede after you too. Hope it wasn't too much of a painful decision.<br /><br />I gave up on labor so long ago that I may be a bit de-sensitised to the emotions of it all...<br /><br />(Am now a Greens member, despite my initial reservations, but totally understand that they won't be everyone's cup of tea.)cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10438841050844456591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14608966.post-6585078141320200762010-05-14T12:53:33.081+10:002010-05-14T12:53:33.081+10:00Remembering your early blogging manifestations - I...Remembering your early blogging manifestations - I have an inkling of how hard this has been for you. Congrats for taking the plunge and joining the disaffected. <br /><br />It is an issue how we (those disillusioned with Labour but know the Liberals are equally as bad/worse) vote at the next election. As much as I see flaws in the Greens, they are our only hope for a hung parliament and humanising some of the frightful lib/lab policies.<br /><br />What a grim world we live in!GShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963643826578219126noreply@blogger.com