Creampuff
As we have previously postulated, BB is either the Messiah, or just a naughty boy.
If he can sustain his tenure till the end of 2006, he will be a very wealthy Messiah or naughty boy.
The timelines are interesting, Howard and Anderson will control the senate come midyear,
when it will then be effectively hobbled,
and the Senate Estimates Committee will come under control of the Government (Minister).
The opposition is running out of time to capitalise on their soon to expire advantage in the senate.
"Yes Minister" is the game.
Regulatory reform, CASA reform, Safety programs are not the driving agenda,
personal survival and personal gain are the issues at stake and we are compelled to watch,
powerless, from the sidelines.
As for BB, whilst there is very little evidence of managerial skill,
his political acumen can be seen as quite astute.