How Howard pulled the strings

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 11:33 am

AFTER keeping his peace for almost a year, John Howard will use a forthcoming ABC series to present his version of events leading up to last year's election loss - including why he did not stand aside in 2006.

The program also reveals that three of his government's most important policies - the GST, the Pacific solution and self-determination for East Timor - were decided with little or no discussion.

The Herald has learnt that Mr Howard, who was interviewed extensively for the four-part series, has explained candidly that he did not step aside for Peter Costello in 2006 because the vast majority of his party wanted him to stay.

more here.

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:47 pm

I do not think the current political situation would be as back if little Johnny still had the reins.

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 4:23 pm

Hard to say. I think this was coming for a while now due to the US economy.

I am glad though the petrol is back to 1,35 today. I wonder if it will be bellow this on Tuesday

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:47 pm

^ i saw it for $1.32 here in Vic today.... usually drops another 5 or so cents between sunday and midday on Wednesday... we can only hope!

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:39 am

I saw the show ABC put out a couple of weeks ago on Harold Holt, a very interesting watch, Im sure Ill see at least a couple of these ones.