One less Bob

Bob Brown announced his resignation from the Australian Greens and Federal Senate earlier today. As a person totally unknown to Mr Brown, I wish him all the best in his future endeavours as he seeks "the other green pursuits, including writing, photography, a little music and bushwalking with [his] good companion and partner, Paul Thomas". 


I only mention this because of an earlier post in which - tangentially, I may add - his name was dropped. I was referring to his "global parliament" speech - not that crazy when you think about it for more than five seconds.  


With the founder now ready to move on, how will the Greens fare in uncharted waters? Hopefully, all that Christine Milne - as new Leader - does in the name of the Greens will be in the name of its members right around the nation and of course its 1.8 million voters at the 2010 election. 


Good luck Bob, and thanks for your work, most of which was done when I was either unborn or politically unaware. 


Who will take his place as ideologue in the Parliament? Bob Katter, perhaps?