eliza
Active Member
In my opinion she was damned before her sensible heel even hit the marble floor to her office.
There were a lot of things that "did her in", I think it was part boys club, but I think the careful manipulation from the media, which the average Joe gobbled up with a spoon, played a huge role in cultivating doubt and negativity regarding her leadership qualities, work ethic and capability to run the country. But ultimately it was the opinion of the vast majority of Australians that is what ended it for her. While I can't for the life of me understand why she is as hated as she is, polls don't lie. Under her leadership Labor was going to see their greatest loss in history come September, the only way to save some ground was to bring back Rudd. For whatever reason, it would seem the staunch Labor voter loves him.
I respect and admire Julia Gillard, and I am super sad to see her go, particularly under such stressful circumstances. I think she was a wonderful Prime Minister and she has proven that if an ordinary middle class ranga can become PM, the only thing stopping us reaching our full potential, is in fact us.
I believe history will be kind to her, it will give her the honour, appreciation and respect she deserves, however I don't think it will be as kind to the majority of Australians in relation to how she was treated while she was in office. I just feel proud I was never one of that majority.
Vote 1 Labor
Agree on all counts.