When you have to speak but have no words

I had thought that this was the dumbest political comment I would read today. From the Opposition Leader:

"To say that Australia is light years away from the economic crisis in the United States suggests that, you know, we're, well light years suggests millions of miles away," the Liberal leader told ABC Radio.

You cant fault him for his command of the details. But our Prime Minister saw the opportunity to strike:

Mr Rudd rebuked Mr Turnbull for his comments, saying that when there is significant stress on financial institutions, it is important that political leaders speak responsibly.

"I therefore would strongly suggest to Mr Turnbull that in making comments about the considered position taken by the governor of the Reserve bank, our position relative to those of other countries, that he should think twice before making comments which separate him in any way from what the governor is saying," the Prime Minister said.

And what was the Opposition Leaders henious crime which "seperates him... from what the governor is saying":

Mr Turnbull - "I would say our economy ... is stronger, it is more resilient, our lending practices have been more prudent, our banks are profitable and better capitalised than those in other markets, in particular than in the United States."

A fine effort by our two chumps in charge. One showing his time well spent as a kid at space camp, the other criticisng him for being both positive and correct. This one goes on points to Turnbull, though Rudd is probably chuffed at his effort.