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The article presents the author's view on the issues surrounding moral vanity and the balance between steadfastness and flexibility in politics in Australia. He mentions political scientist Malcolm Mackerras' allegations of moral vanity against the Green political party and his predictions about the party's demise. He also notes the factors that drive Mackerras' allegations including the Oakeshott-Labor asylum seeker compromise bill, political hypocrisy, and global warming discourses.

The article presents the author's views on the political condition in Australia wherein the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has assailed Australian Greens. He states that the attacks were vitriolic and ferocious and an attempt to play up the gap between the ideas of the Greens and the Labor's. He compares the ideas of both parties and explores the issue of which party better represent mainstream Australian values.

The article focuses on the stand of the Green Party and the Opposition concerning the announcement of the Australian Government that its solar hot water rebate scheme would come to an end effective immediately. It states that the two parties were joined in their criticisms of the handling of the scheme by the Government. It mentions that the solar hot water system manufacturers of the country have expressed shock and dismay with regards to the abrupt decision.

The article focuses on the rise of the Green political party in Australia and the actions of Nick McKim, leader of the Tasmanian Greens. The author states that the Greens have gained control in local councils and have continued the business as usual policies of the major parties. He notes that the actions of McKim in Tasmania shows that the Greens will keep the good ship capitalism still steaming ahead.