The Australian reports the 67% of Australians believe that they are being fed bullshit by our political leaders and a third of the population believe it is deliberate. In spite of this John Howard is overwhelming favourite for PM and the opposition aren't within a bulls roar of winning government next time round.

Could it be that the opposition in general, and Simon Crean in particular, are seen as so incompetent that the bulk of people prefer a government and PM who cannot be relied upon to tell the truth?

Or is it that we have taken apathy, a well entrenched characteristic of the Australian psyche, to new levels?