Reply #1: I'd say scared

[PinkUnicorn]

It's always been hard to tell with the Liberal backbenchers.

The actual ministers are a lineup of suckholes, toadies and sleazes, but its hard to tell with the backbench.

They don't raise a peep and all follow like drones no matter how ridiculous something is. Some probably are just lesser crawlers I agree, but for the most part, given the spiteful vindictiveness of Jackboot Johnny, I suspect he either has something over them (blackmail) or has promised to destroy them if they dare question him.