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Matilda

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3. It did surprise us as well;

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 17, 2014, 10:09 PM

Nov 2014

it's not usual behaviour.

But I think it can be explained by the fact that Gough's passing highlighted the complete lack of politicians with any real vision for the country today - not only the left, but many in the centre are all too aware that there isn't another Gough around today, nor is there one on the horizon. Today's pollies think only in terms of the 30 second grab for the evening news – that's the extent of their commitment.

Emotion got the upper hand ...

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Gough Whitlam Memorial Service [View all] Matilda Nov 2014 OP

A cultural education for me. CBHagman Nov 2014 #1

I watched those videos, very nice tributes steve2470 Nov 2014 #2

It did surprise us as well; Matilda Nov 2014 #3

Not to take the attention from Gough Whitlam... CBHagman Nov 2014 #4