abbott's foot in mouths

For all those who think Tony in Prime Minister material rather than Malcolm's stalking horse, here is a selection of his classics. Feel free to add any I have missed.

"Shut Happens" - Tony's view on the death of an Australian Soldier

"What the housewives of Australia need to understand as they do the ironing is that if they get it done commercially it's going to go up in price, and their own power bills when they switch the iron on are going to go up". Tony's view on wimmin's work

"I'd probably feel a bit threatened... as most people do" Tony's view on homosexuality

"It's a stunt...... Not pure of heart". Tony's comments on terminally ill asbestor campaigner Bernie Banton, who Tony skipped out on meeting...

"women's virginity is a gift not to be given lightly" Abbott on virginity - appears to have forgotten about the men.

"climate change is absolute crap" Tony on perhaps the biggest issue facing the world

"we just can't stop people from being homeless if that's their choice" Tony on the homeless