Re your post which included; "... if Palmer was still in the LNP you'd accuse the LNP of being under his $$$influence$$$"
That's simply wrong!
I'm on the HC Politics Forum record as having repeatedly criticised Wayne Swan in particular for comments he directed at mining billionnaires like Clive Palmer.
Although I take issue with some of Palmer's political views I also often find myself in agreement with him. I regard him as a bit of a loose cannon but admire his focus on the longer term and his forthright approach.
I readily admit to being concerned about what has happened to vision, values, strategic planning and policy development under Tony Abbott's leadership though. The loss of Palmer from those ranks has added to concerns the broad church is "NO!" more.
