04-13-2022, 11:56 PM
(04-13-2022, 11:11 PM)Lods link Wrote:One of the advantages of those second tier parties, who really have no chance of forming government, is that they get a bit leeway when it comes to scrutiny.
Adam Bandt can get away with a "google it mate" response when you don't know the answer.
You even get kudos for being 'witty' :
Albanese and Morrison don't have that luxury and would be crucified for a similar response.
Albanese and Morrison wouldn’t get away with it because they don’t have the quick wit and delivery needed. Bandt’s response was perfect and well beyond the capacity of Albo and Scotty, neither of whom are natural or accomplished communicators.
What interested me about that clip was the attitude of the reporter. He seemed to be determined to skewer Bandt with his detailed but ultimately inane question.
Of course, the “Google it” response is now not available to others, but it may discourage more gotcha questions.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball