on 12-05-2014 10:16 AM
For some strange reason I'm finding it difficult to post comments on some political threads so I decided to start my own.
I would have to say the worst government in recent history would have to be the one lead by Gough, with those lead by Howard and Abbott being a close second.
Compared to those three, the Rudd and Gillard Government Punch and Judy show doesn’t rate mention.
on 12-05-2014 10:22 AM
on 12-05-2014 10:36 AM
Would have to be the Rudd/Gillard/Rudd circus hands down.
on 12-05-2014 10:40 AM
All three have one thing in common. A belief they in the divine right to rule, and they were/are prepared to do just about anything to rule.
Gough, well to get elected he simply decided to divide the nation by marginalising a significant portion of it, and in doing so, he created a rift which took decade to heal, and in some cases has never healed.
As for Howard and Abbott they simply have an absolute contempt for the democratic process.
on 12-05-2014 10:46 AM
I agree the Howard and Abbott governments are the worst seen. whitlam not so much, but i do applauid the fraser govts humane approach to refugee policy . we need the same regional plan he enacted. gillard tried something similar but the coalition spoiler tactics won the day.
on 12-05-2014 10:50 AM
on 12-05-2014 10:54 AM
I do not agree. Yes Gillard and Rudd was a circus where it was often hard to decide which clown was in charge, but they could not, and did not do any lasting harm. But the other three, did, have done, and can still do exactly that.
That is the reason why I have publically stated, though in the past I voted LNP, I not now do so until the backbench regrows a backbone and boots him (Abbott) out.
on 12-05-2014 11:07 AM
on 12-05-2014 11:19 AM
Yes, what a terrible mob.
on 12-05-2014 11:20 AM
Sorry but Gough has to the top of my list.
For instancd, as a direct result of his actions, servicing member and returned service perssonel, and their families were specifically targets for “special treatment”, and those subject to that treatment have long/very long memories. For instance I know of one person who’s family was subjected to that treatment and who’s sole reason for living is so that when he (Gough) dies she can go an urinate on his grave. The hate is real, and palpable and harm done was permanent.