Grrrrrr

[darren_stranger]

In case anyone's forgotten what a bigoted turd we have for a prime minister:

John Howard's latest move to block recognition of gay marriages

"It was reported today that Mr Howard is planning the radical reforms to defend traditional families."

Because gay marriages are such an obvious threat to the viability of traditional families.  (Well, i guess it is when you use 'family' as code for god-fearing, gay-bashing, hate-your-next-door-neighbour-but-don't-forget-to-say-grace conservative values).

Comments

[patchworkkid.livejournal.com]

The phrase "you know, I was wrong," is political death.

Is it though? Has it actually been tested enough? I can only speak for myself, but I've been waiting for the day someone has the guts to say that. I wouldn't be able to do anything but respect them for it.

[morganjaffit.livejournal.com]

You're absolutely right, of course. I do wonder what would happen were someone to go with "being honest" as a political position.

[strang-er.livejournal.com]

Perhaps there is something of a 'market' for politicians with that sort of honesty. i'm starting to understand why some people said they had gained a bit of respect for Andrew Bartlett after that wine nicking incident. He may have made a drunken ass of himself but at least he had the balls to admit he fucked up and was sorry. Though on the other hand he didn't really have much choice, and i also remember watching an interview in which he carefully evaded questions on his drinking problem, and thinking i'd respect him that bit more if he would face that one head on.

Who knows, maybe someone will finally be willing to take that sort of risk and it will prove a roaring success.

[patchworkkid.livejournal.com]

I kinda hoped Latham was of that mould. He seemed a good way there, not so long ago.

[morganjaffit.livejournal.com]

You know what's really ironic? That's effectively what Bush is saying at the moment. Well, he's apologising, which is close.

Somedays, I think the bastard does it just to get at me personally.