"But why put down women who want a family life, or carp on about...

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But why put down women who want a family life, or carp on about about men's easier path to the top with the support of their wives?

Abbot has his evident faults, but IMO, PM Gillard is a sexist and mysandryst.
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Because the current Labor focus is on destroying the Leader of the Opposition - any Leader, any means!

Gillard & the faceless have their backs against the wall and will resort to extraordinary measures to retain power.

The pendulum will swing.