12-13-2012, 02:57 AM
'Palm' pid='14630' datel Wrote:Yes, yes, and yes but only to the point that there really is a certain degree of political stability within that Commonwealth. We are just now getting that in PNG. Under Somare he tried to be too involved in things to the exclusion of his dept heads; his photo ops were too numerous. People went directly to him and instead of channeling things to his appointed dept heads he wanted the lead. This lead to things not getting done, a gutted DPE, etc. Oneill has changed all of that. No doubt IOC got caught up in too much Somare direct-access. O'Neill has now said, "No you must work WITH the dept heads and pay them more homage. Work through the channels, not around them and you will see things happen more quickly." Also O'Neill has gotten support for the 30 month grace period before a vote of no confidence can be taken. Somare's rule was riddled with no-confidence votes. O'Neill is a businessman/administrator who just happens to be a politician/PM. Somare was a politician/PM who just happened to be just that. O'Neill has already made that huge step needed to gain confidence from outside investors; we are seeing quick results in 4 short months.
Well said Palm. Oneill seems to have a very good grasp on what it takes to calm the waters and get the ship moving in the right direction.