Reply #82: One of the strengths of the system is that tried and true individuals typically end up squaring off [View All]

[depakid]

and they've held positions of prominence and been vetted by their peers.

Not to mention by REAL journalists like Kerry O'Brien and Tony Jones (who'd long since have been unceremoniously fired in the states).

Not that it always works out so well (Mark Latham managed to get through) -but on the other hand, what Rudd and Gillard did over the last 16 months was nothing short of masterful.

On an aside note: Watching question time in Canberra would be a real treat for folks on DU. I often wish they could sit in the gallery and have a look, because not only would they LOVE the banter and the confrontations, it would give them some perspective.

CSPAN it ain't. ;)

Plus, you usually get to watch the highlights and analysis every night on the ABC!