It should embarrass everyone involved, but at least we have a good signal of who actually pays attention and who just votes as they are told (or just doesn't give a crap about what someone does once they are elected). Christ, Shua has probably been the most effective critic of Labor's proposals in the Senate, and we nearly turned him out. That would not have been good for anyone in the long run.
As amazing as it might seem Goldwater is a respected individual and while it would be nice if he had offered more in thep ast month, month and a half, he is hardly the worst Senator ever to serve in that chamber as certain folks have tried to claim this week.
Considering I'm required to actually deal with the Senate, I'm trying my best not to comment however, "hardly the worst Senator ever" is perhaps the most absurd reasoning imaginable. The results of this election, and I'm sure the results of the next regional Senate elections as well further prove that most people don't actually have a clue what happens in the Government board.
