Battlelines

“Battlelines” by Tony Abbott

It is even more interesting to read this book now that Tony Abbott has taken over leadership of the opposition. It was published in 2009, written soon after Kevin Rudd won the election in 2007.

No one can accuse him of having no basis for his policy initiatives. Love him or hate him he has formed a solid foundation from which to base his policy. He stands for something, which is honourable.

Unfortunately at the moment that doesn’t seem to resonate with a general public still wrapped up in first female PM hysteria.

For those not understanding the right and left wings of politics, Abbott does a reasonable job of clarifying what is “right”. Like any political party there is a broad spectrum of ideologies on the one side of politics from conservative to liberal. What might be most confusing is that most members of the Liberal Party would draw from both conservative and liberal ideals. For example, conservative social issues. That is standing up for traditional family values ,while having a liberal economic policy. This is the promotion of self-reliance and small government.

An interesting read, easy enough for those not into politics. Although some economic jargon may fly above one’s head. Persist, it will be worth it.