I don't agree with his politics or with his economical ethics but I do admire Pete for not standing for the leadership.He has been screwed by Honest John so many times and his 'best' opportunity at leadership is a very poor second best at a presently sinking ship.
He may not have much personal dignity left (and will have even left after the economy implodes over the next few years as his chickens come home to roost) but he is choosing his destiny rather than having further failure (he wouldn't be Opposition Leader in 6 years time if he stands now) foisted upon him.
Just as Labor did in 96 (and for the following 10 years) there will be much blood letting and power tripping in the Liberals as they rebuild and reinvent themselves. Pete is right in leaving it to a new generation - even if it means he misses out on the dream of leadership.
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Remember Paul & Bob's leadership sqwabbles, god love em...No dignity there...laugh
not so much blood letting, as an implosion, will be interesting times thats for sure... even Joe Hockey has come out today and said that the libs got work choices wrong, it was a mistake and K-Rudd has a mandate to repeal it now!
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