tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074181941800560829.post8625614708663886982..comments2023-02-26T04:11:16.436-08:00Comments on Every Tiny Straw: They'll Soon DiscoverArmchair Critichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08471331367551108517noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074181941800560829.post-90761257569696759252012-08-23T02:16:57.846-07:002012-08-23T02:16:57.846-07:00I had to give him a passing grade because the Spea...I had to give him a passing grade because the Speaker said it was an acceptable answer. Though the standard required in parliament is very low.<br />Colleagues of mine have met Gerry and they rate high highly. That might just be because I work in tory-land and they suspend their judgement when face to face with their idols. As we all tend to.<br />About the nicest thing I can say about him is that it is kind of him to make the last Minister of Transport, who wasn't very good, look quite competent.<br />While I'm contemplating transport-y things, I look forward to seeing the battle between Genter and Brownlee continue; I sense that like the asset sales and privatisation program, the wheels are also about to fall off the RoNS.Armchair Critichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471331367551108517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8074181941800560829.post-34190305513445666422012-08-22T21:38:38.134-07:002012-08-22T21:38:38.134-07:00The poorly educated or the ill informed Gerry come...The poorly educated or the ill informed Gerry comes across as knowledgeble and in control, just a little knowledge reveals he knows very little and what he does share is generally made up on the spot and he doesn't give a damn about research and evidence. He makes decisions based on gut feelings, but just because he has a substantial one doesn't mean he is correct. <br /><br />I agree with your summation, Armchair but would give Brownlee's answer a D- (though he probably deserves something for creativity and gall).<br /><br />I don't normally make personal comments about people, but when they tell obvious fibs and ignore the facts and evidence, i have little respect for them.Dave Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12428353657153292616noreply@blogger.com