The arrival of the Prince Charles on Australian soil, the opening of the Commonwealth Games and the appointment of Kim Beazley as Governor of Western Australian combined to rustle up the republican debate this week. There is going to be more of it next year and beyond.
The way things are going the republican movement is set to be ripped apart again due to a lack of leadership and a deep sense of paralysis when it comes to what it should be advocating and why.
Beazley’s a nice bloke without any major flaws unless you describe an addiction to KFC as a psychological disorder. He was deputy prime minister, held a raft of heavyweight portfolios and as leader of the party, led Labor to two electoral drubbings. He was well on the way to a third when Kevin Rudd stepped in.
Since then Bomber has cashed in his chips, taken the rolled gold parliamentary super and got the gig as Australia’s Ambassador to the US, offered to him by a Labor government in the same manner as one of the rarer Hallmark gift cards, the ones of the “Sorry we knifed you” variety.
Full column here.
Welcome back Mr Insider, what a delight to see you fired up again, take it easy and make sure you get your health back to top form, our wealth is our health. I see a new blog up in the Aus and here on Denis Ryan but on here didn’t see a place to comment on it. All good.
Here we are again, Henry. Let the good times roll.
Great article Jack!
I’m home, folks. Thanks to all for your kind wishes. I’ll get back to you all in the coming days.
See ya on the other side Jack
Keep fighting JTI.
all the best jack for whats coming in the months ahead. take care
ps I know quacks are a bloody nuisance, but humour them a little. it makes ’em feel good
All the best JTI.
I hope “Bomber” remembers where his loyalties lie when he repairs to his new gaff in Great Britain.
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