Reminds me of that dishonest right-wing Queensland premier, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. People laughed at him for talking drivel, but when you studied him, it became obvious that he was a great communicator.

People understood exactly what he meant when he wanted to be understood. When he was in trouble, he used drivel as a distractor.

Stayed in power for 20 years ... not found guilty in a remarkable verdict becaus of the stubbornness of one juror who supported him.