True, although you'd have to admit that the Liberal Party (that's the Australia right-wing party for you non-Australians) would be singing a far different tune if they were in power, because kissing U.S. ass would be that much more important and relevant to them.
As it is, being in opposition right, they can afford to be seen to be backing him, or at the least, merely silent, as they have been for the most part on the issue.
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Date: 16/12/10 03:43 (UTC)As it is, being in opposition right, they can afford to be seen to be backing him, or at the least, merely silent, as they have been for the most part on the issue.