Now there was statesman, if I remember he went to a ballot and it was a draw (or he was one down?) so he did the honorable thing and chucked it in. One of the decent politicians that we have had. Of course I would throw in Gough, Paul, And Julia on top of that.
When all the nonsense clears away, and the bull-dust (see below) that Mr". Abbott is promoting comes to (as it undoubtedly will) be seen, by all and sundry, Gillard's statesmanship will be recognized for what it is. She is there to do a job,though some disagree with the policies (naturally enough) and the fact that she did it and did it well will be recognized. Funny it will be that even those who are criticizing her will one day see the light.
