OT The "Summit" and our Politicians

It hasn't been mentioned yet, so I'll lob the first grenade.

We voted in a new Govt just 6 months ago. They were elected, overwhelming on their policies.

Why, on Earth, do we need to have a gathering of 1000 of the "Best and Brightest" to dictate policy? Many of these are media representatives (what could they possibly contribute?).

Didn't Bob Hawke do this back in 1984?

We elect our representatives to be decisive, and we live and die by their decisions (our troops).

Make no mistake, I think Kevin is as fine an international diplomat as we have ever had, perhaps Gough was better but time will tell.
Julia Gillard is doing an outstanding job, conducting herself with aplomb.

BUT, this "Summit" may well just turn into a taxpayer funded Bullchit fest.

Bob's did bugger all in 84 and got favourable acclaim, I fear this may do the same with little genuine substance.

Jim.