Kevin Rudd a 'foul-mouthed' PM, author says

Kazzi wrote:

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It obviously wasn't because Labour was in power in Australia, was it? Little old Australia's Government causing a US recession for up to 3 decades? They hardly even knew who we were until the mid-80's.

Dee wrote:

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Why are you always so melodramatic? There's a REALLY REALLY big difference between brewing up a conspiracy theory and forming an opinion of someone's motives.
I happen to think that Kevvie has adopted climate change as his issue with future prospects in mind. No conspiracy theory there.
"this is the most cynical and illogical of world views"
Cynical maybe, but not illogical. If you wish to believe that those in government and the ruling elite act in the best interests of the people, go ahead, that's the beauty of democrasy. Just dont expect me to agree with you.

ngali wrote:

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The melodrama naturally arises from your positions, Dee. To reduce all factors and motivations down to personal greed - ignores all the checks and balances that go into making and carrying government policy. He has to convince his party members, the public, he has to have the evidence.
I'm interested to hear just how you imagine he is going to profit from this.
It's not like Kev is an autocrat whom everyone hops according to his whims.

Dee wrote:

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"the US was in recession then in the 70's 80's and 90's? all while the ALP was in power"
Since the ALP was not in power in the US, I fail to see your point.

Kazzi wrote:

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It obviously wasn't because Labour was in power in Australia, was it? Little old Australia's Government causing a US recession for up to 3 decades? They hardly even knew who we were until the mid-80's.

wallabyedward wrote:

Why is it the less fortunate always have to pay for the crimes of the greedy?

Right Answer wrote:

Kevin Rudd ,Give him a break,He is newly elected .Wait

david wrote:

kiss jobs for your kids goodbye what business wants to be told how to run there operation by a bunch of tree huggers

wallabyedward wrote:

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The way the global financial collapse is going, you can kiss your businesses goodbye as well.
No money equals no businesses, equals no jobs equals no spending, equals no return on investments, equals businesses folding, equals disaster for all, and it's a global problem, not a political one.
On top of money hassles in this country, we also have a drought which I witness the results of emotionally, on a daily basis, on those immediately affected, but also on those whom the ripple affect is now also devastating.
We really do have some hard times ahead, and following that, a very different country and lifestyle.
It's being caused by the abuse of our environment and is driven by greed, nothing more and nothing less.

JepJep wrote:

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i would rather the enviroment and myself be alive and not have a job than the earth being in tatters and beyong repair and having a job

wallabyedward wrote:

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I agree, especially because I possess the ability to live off the land.
It would do the greedy good to lose what they've evilly obtained.
Every dog has its day and I'd love to witness the unscrupulous having theirs.

SUPERIOR AUSSIE wrote:

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lol Your so right. Spot on.. Howard was struck RIGHT up his own ar$e.. I think Downer was up there 2,..

Spotmore wrote:

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"Lived in a Car??" Just another one of his stories.