Originally Posted by
TimiBoy
Interesting view on whether Policy should be released early (in spite of the Hounds who are yammering that "because it's not out it doesn't exist!")
"(Abbott) should continue not to release policy details until the election campaign. The Hewson experience shows that a detailed policy statement given in advance may well create an initial bounce. But its gradual dissection by a hostile government and the analysis of a left of centre commentariat will only lead to it being a burden. And some parts of that policy could be stolen by the government. The opposition no doubt recalls what happened in the 2007 election when John Howard’s tax cuts were shamelessly copied by Kevin Rudd."
From Quadrant Magazine online.
Theologians vs. Abbott
by David Flint
November 25, 2011
As I've argued before, we will be told at a time of the LNP's choosing what the Policy is, not our own. If you don't like that, you will have an opportunity on Election day to say so, but I suspect (given the amount of travel and discussion Mark has been having) that a detailed and inclusive policy will be forthcoming in due course. For those who demand Mark's attention right here right now, well I guess you need to get used to the idea that he's rather busy speaking to the majority of Recs who don't come here, to the Pros and the Charter guys - from one end of the State to the other - as well as being involved on the main roads side of things, which I suspect is a tad more important than the whingers this place is populated with.
From my experience the guy works harder than most people I've ever seen, and I'm glad I never ran for Office, because I would not have been able to keep up.
Cheers,
Tim