The sails are luffing

I have been wondering about the REAL outcome of the recent Federal Election.

They were heady days when the Labor party was trying to cobble together support from sufficient MPs to enable them to retain power. And now we have a Prime Minister who is still somewhat hobbled by a damaged party and insufficient MPs to govern in their own right, or even in a coalition with the Greens. This latter possiiblity for the future could restore faith in Labor among progressives - faith in them because of their willingness to form such an alliance.

I guess I have felt it for a long time - the Labor party no longer offers the Australian people progressive social policy. It is only through the influence of the Greens that these matters are even on the agenda today.

All this leaves me feeling like I am in a yacht with the sails luffing, unable to catch the wind and push us along.

How about you?