There is a growing feeling amongst political punters that it's time for the NSW Labor Government to do the unthinkable and put community before party. Failure to keep the power on is the final straw.

They have to understand there's no shame in coming right out and admitting the job is beyond them, that they're all victims of the peter principle. The sense of relief would be overwhelming not only for the people of NSW but also for a government in abject misery.

Resignation from office would be seen as an act of selflessness and statesmanship unparalleled in the annals of political history. Overnight members of the government would be transformed from no-hopers to heroes, forever revered in Labor Party folklore.

Many looming problems would instantly disappear. Insiders believe it is only a matter of time before the entire NSW cabinet is shown to have links to a Chinese restaurant. There are renewed threats of a mass NSW migration to a better life in Zimbabwe and there's a real danger of Morris Iemma returning in triumph to oversee power privatisation.

After Carr, Iemma and Rees grave concerns abound over whom Sussex St. would come up with next. With Joe Tripodi out powerbroking again there's the chance things could go horribly wrong and he could end up as premier.

"I Still Believe It Would Have Been Worse Under Peter Debnam"

This has been coming for some time. The minister cavorting round his office in underpants was a stark reminder that the government needed to get itself into gear. There's even a real possibility that in order to impose a greater deterrent serious criminals will soon be sentenced to North Shore Hospital rather than Long Bay. Moreover a terrible sense of foreboding has gripped the community that the premier is about to make yet another major announcement about the North-West Metro.

It is fair to say that while a Coalition Government would be a relief there's no great confidence they would do any better. The affable Barry would be a leading contender on the Biggest Loser but does he carry enough weight to be a big winner? And what on earth has happened to Pru?

This is all such a pity because Nathan is obviously a good bloke. But some people are born great, others achieve greatness while others like Nathan are dropped right in it.

Unfortunately the resignation of the government would prompt another turgid NSW election. The Labor Party would surely be so embarrassed by their performance in office that they wouldn't have the gall to offer themselves for re-election, choosing instead to embark on a period of retreat and reflection. The Coalition should stagger across the line against the Greens, remnants of the Democrats and One Nation, Fred Nile and the Fill-in-the-harbour-and-make-it-a-carpark Party.

Meanwhile the good citizens of NSW are left to ponder whether we get the politicians we deserve or whether we get those, like John Robertson, whom the unions and Sussex St. impose upon us.

Roger Pugh

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Britain's Got Talent 2009 - Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle, 47 year old charity worked from West Lothian, Scotland stunned the three judges on "Britain's Got Talent" recently with her powerful rendition of "I Dreamed A Dream" from Les Miserables. Her performance was uploaded onto You Tube  and has racked up  just shy of 17 million views since her TV debut on 11th April. 

Her single has just hit number one, she has an interview lined up with Oprah Winfrey and reduced Demmi Moore to tears (if you believe her tweet's). Susan has been tipped to win the talent contest who's prize includes the opportunity to perform in front  Prince Charles at the Royal Variety Show and a cheque for  100,000 pounds. Let's wish her luck!

To see the performance follow this link to You Tube: Susan Boyle, or go to the Britains Got Talent website for more information about the competition.