What connection does that bit of bile have with the post? Presumably just that a post by Graham was linked. Anyway, why does being a loyal member of any political party (albeit one that in Graham’s case treated him appallingly despite his loyalty) make someone not a “reasonable person”? What a strange attitude. Surely just because you (and I for that matter) might be a confirmed sceptic about political parties generally doesn’t mean that all reasonable people must share that viewpoint? The democratic system needs committed loyal party members as well as uncommitted sceptics. I’ve had quite a bit to do with Graham over the years (although I’ve never met him face to face), and although I don’t always agree with his opinions I think he’s one of the relatively few genuine, consistent and principled classical liberals in the Liberal Party (which may well be why they kicked him out!!!). And Online Opinion and associated ventures are excellent democratic participatory initiatives which deserve our support and applause rather than petty bitching IMO. Here endeth the sermon, brethren.

Have you giving it some thought that he possibly felt the same way too.

http://www.fatherbob.com.au/father_bob/

So I am continuing my blog addiction with a new blog called The accidental Australian.

OK after that shameless plug, I do actually would like to signal a blog that I find interesting which is written by Father Bob.

Some of you may know Father Bob through that program on SBS called ‘Speaking in Tongues’ with John Safran. Apparently he’s doing the same thing with Saffran on Sunday nights on JJJ.

Even non-Catholics, or even those who are not into religion would be able to get some value from this blog IMHO.

It’s barely enough.