Was going to respond to something Scotty said on the NBN thread, but thought it probably deserved its own:
I disagree that the decision to side with Labor was the wrong one (not to mention that they 'sold their souls for power' which is rubbish), but now the worm is turning and the pressure is on more than ever.
What should Oakeshott and Windsor do? Stick to their guns and risk the government falling further or switching, which would trigger political chaos but is what their constituents arguably want.
I think whatever side they chose they were going to be in massive trouble at the next election, and I suspect they knew that as well.
PS It wasn't Katter who changed the NBN to country first roll out. You can blame the other two independents for that - they are the ones that sold their souls for some taste of power. Katter stuck to his constituents and personal beliefs.
I disagree that the decision to side with Labor was the wrong one (not to mention that they 'sold their souls for power' which is rubbish), but now the worm is turning and the pressure is on more than ever.
What should Oakeshott and Windsor do? Stick to their guns and risk the government falling further or switching, which would trigger political chaos but is what their constituents arguably want.
I think whatever side they chose they were going to be in massive trouble at the next election, and I suspect they knew that as well.