Mark Latham, Andrew Denton and Robert Doyle

September 16, 2005

Andrew Denton labels Mark Latham as ‘emotionally very, very unstable‘. I don’t like posting on political stuff, but this whole thing is just bizarre. Latham has pretty much burnt every bridge he can in his soon-to-be-released book and there is no shortage of commentators ready to crucify him for it. The most common comment is from people wondering how someone so messed up and vindictive made it to the top of the Labor party. Basically, Labor have said that they knew what kind of person he was beforehand, which further prompts the concern that even with his flaws, he was still the most likely person in the party to lead. The person that Latham is damaging the most in all this is clearly himself. His character is shot, anyone who would consider working with him after this would surely be better off running a mile. Unfortunately, it is probably only a matter of time before he implodes in the same way that John Brogden did. How quickly the people slinging the mud forget, and how quickly the comparisons will emerge, but only after the fact. Respect to Denton, though, I admire him and his ability to have his opinion come out in the press relatively intact.

Also in political news, the Victorian opposition leader, Robert Doyle, has gone back on his promise of no tolls on the new freeway should he be elected. This was one that I always knew would never be realised. I have got to say there is a certain sense of satisfaction in watching a politician blatently renege on a commitment. I don’t know why they even bother trying to drum up support around election time anymore, it’s just plain bullshit.

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