Peter Coleman on a career in politics.
I cannot not recall the exact day I picked up the political virus. You can carry it for years without fully realising it. It is not the same as adopting a political philosophy or becoming a Member of Parliament. By February 1968 I had done both of those, but the virus had barely infected me. It takes you over slowly. There are also remissions and plateaux when you think you may have returned to civilized life. But it is hard to shake off entirely…
and eventually…
I left the great game with regret. Politicians are not exciting intellectuals, show-biz stars, or Napoleons of commerce. Their simple and essential role is to oil the machinery of a free country. But for me it was time to call it a day. I was in remission — and this time it was permanent.
Don’t miss his regular column in The Australian Spectator.
A symptom of the strain that does not get you a job at parliament house – commenting on political blogs.
Hi, Cats B-)
Steve D
16 Nov 12 at 3:59 pm