Revolution the new spirit of the Libs’ true fightback
Herald Sun – 27th November 2009 – Andrew Bolt
MALCOLM Turnbull is gone and all but buried. In a stunning revolt, the Liberals grassroots are reclaiming a party hijacked by a leader of the Left.
Turnbull’s leadership was finally shot dead by frontbencher Tony Abbott and the Liberals’ Senator leader, Nick Minchin.
Both told Turnbull he had to reconsider the decision that he (falsely) claimed the party took on Wednesday – to back Rudd’s colossal emissions tax to “stop” global warming.
When Turnbull refused, Abbott quit. Minchin will, too, rather than vote for a tax he knows is a fraud.
That triggered a mass resignation of other frontbenchers, enraged not only by Turnbull’s deceit, but determined to overturn his decision as well.
What’s telling is how the collapse of Turnbull’s leadership has shocked most mainstream political commentators. (more…)








