I could do later on on Monday, but a good friend from Canberra who has recently moved to Melbourne wanted to see me before I went back, and she's only free after seven on monday between now and wednesday, when I go back. I told her i'd check first, but yeah...you've been bumped! Sorry!!!
But later on on monday works, otherwise for sure when we're next in the same town
As for Smid's good qualities, there are many. One relevant is that despite differences of opinion, Smid is always open to discussing issues openly, and actually engages rather than just 'yep, hmmn, yep' like so many people who consider themselves interested in politics.
Also, Pride was amazing! A really wonderful day, I couldn't stop smiling. I'm not 'proud' of my sexualityper se, but I was very proud of my communities - gay, melburnian, australian, family - on such a peaceful and enjoyable day. I clapped the cops, got a kiss from a drag queen, and cheered the people living with HIV/AIDS, and hung out with some good friends I haven't seen for far too long. Really a wonderful day
EDIT: Seems i spent too long typing, and now should do W_D. Well, I admire his commitment to his values.
EDIT 2: Or fezzy
. I reckon Fezzy is awesome. I really admire his thoughtfulness about issues. Rather than taking a position on an issue and sticking to it no matter what, he analyses each issue and comes up with a well thought out position.
