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Kevin Rudd Proposes Asian Version Of European Union
2008-06-05 09:09:00 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia raised an interesting and far reaching proposal by calling for nations of Asia and the Pacific to envision their own version of the European Union. He noted how the EU has enabled nations that formerly were enemies to come together in friendship and cooperation. “I believe it is time ...
Going to war with Iraq was wrong, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd admi
2008-06-02 18:49:00 anthony @ 17:46 By Nick Squires in Sydney | London Telegraph | Last Updated: 11:47AM BST 02/06/2008 All the arguments Australia marshalled to justify sending troops to fight in Iraq proved to be wrong, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said today, as the country’s 550 combat soldiers headed home. In an admission that will make uncomfortable reading in London ...
By: Suzie-Q
Jon Stanhope challenges Kevin Rudd on Australian gay rights
2008-04-23 07:56:00 KEVIN Rudd has been presented with his first major challenge on gay law reform from within his own party, with ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope challenging him to allow gay and lesbian civil unions in the territory. Mr Stanhope said the Prime Minister - a self-described social conservative - should allow the move, arguing that if ...
Liberal Party New Theme Song
2008-04-21 18:23:00 With Australian Prime Minister Kevin "Cult of Celebrity" Rudd ruling out a new national anthem for Australia, to replace the moderately awkward current anthem, Brendan "A Little Bit Hot and Cold" Nelson, the uber popular opposition leader has authorised a new anthem to drum up support within the party.This will attempt to link his personal quest with that of the Liberal/National Party Coalition"I am very determined, and I will keep fighting and standing up for everyday Australians," he said. "I assure you, I'm going nowhere." Dr Nelson's approval rating fell last week to about 9 per cent.He has got to have one of the worst jobs in Australia and he is doing it badly.Roll on the sympathy vote.
The Kevin Rudd Deputy Sheriff Salute George W Bush
2008-04-05 00:04:00 The Kevin Rudd Deputy Sheriff Salute”PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has been caught on film saluting US president George W Bush - but he says the incident was just a joke.Cameras caught the gesture as world leaders gathered in Bucharest for talks on NATO’s involvement in Afghanistan. Mr Rudd is seen saluting the US president in ...
Australie : Kevin Rudd appelle à un meilleur contrôle financier mondial
2008-03-27 12:00:00 Le Premier ministre australien Kevin Rudd a déclaré jeudi qu'il s'attachait à rechercher les façons d'améliorer le contrôle des risques internationaux sur fond de crise financière planétaire. "Nous allons travailler avec d'autres économies pour améliorer les systèmes de gestion des risques internationaux. Cela impliquerait une révision des options pour une intensification de la supervision financière à l'échelon mondial",
kevin rudd says sorry
2008-02-14 14:02:00 www.saftv.com.auPrime Minister Kevin Rudd says sorry to the Aboriginals stolen generation 13 February 2008 The statement reads as follows:Today we honour the Indigenous peoples of this land, the oldest continuing cultures in human history.We reflect on their past mistreatment.We reflect in particular on the mistreatment of those who were Stolen Generations - this blemished chapter in our nation’s history.The time has now come for the nation to turn a new page in Australia’s history by righting the wrongs of the past and so moving forward with confidence to the future.We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians.We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country.For the pain, suffering and hurt of these Stolen Generations, their descendants and for their fa...
Apology to Australian Aborigines
2008-02-13 09:46:00 I wanted to share this with my non Aussie readers. Our new Prime Minister apologised to our Aborigines today for the stolen generations. I have always felt sorry for them since I was a kid because of how we invaded their country and treated them, but only until a few years ago I never knew we were stealing their kids. It's not exactly something they taught you in school history lessons!What is worse is that, this is pretty recent, Aborigines my age and even younger were stolen from their families up until the mid 70's, I find that all very barbaric and disgusting. There was a touching movie called Rabbit-Proof Fence that I think everyone should see.Of course, this has been very controversial with our previous Prime Minister refusing to apologise. Frankly, I don't see the big deal, regardless of what this may mean compensation wise, what our previous governments and people involved did was wrong, very, very, wrong and we should say that to them, give them that validation for what ...
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Oz PM Kevin Rudd voted Un-Australian of the Year!
2008-01-21 12:04:00 Oz Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been voted the ‘Un-Australian of the Year 2008’. Rudd came on top of the list for acting like a gentleman in a New York strip club. The list, consisting of people whose behaviour was seen as being typically un-Australian, was compiled by a men’s magazine Zoo Weekly, which is on sale as of Jan 21. The list also included terrorism supporter David Hicks, former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and tennis player Lleyton Hewitt. Lleyton Hewitt was voted for whingeing, while Shane Warne was voted for bagging his former teammates. Also named in the list is the captain of the stranded oil tanker the Pasha Bulker and the Sydney Cricket Ground for serving only mid-strength beer. (ANI)
By: B4U India
Wonder of Whales
2007-12-17 20:30:00 (Artist credit: David Miller)Captain Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepherd organization, sent a letter to Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd a few days ago. He basically ask if Mr. Rudd is going to keep his campaign promise to send the Navy out to track the Japan whaling activities. You can read it here: Act for the WhalesThat was dated December 12, 2007As of December 14th, it does appear that Australia will follow through and dispatch the Navy and Air Force to monitor the Japanese whalers. Excerpt: Aircraft are expected to follow the whaling fleet, which left Japan about a month ago. Evidence gathered is expected to be used in a legal fight with Japan's Government. Mr. Rudd states further details will be forthcoming next week. I like what this author has to say about the Japan Whaling: Japan, Whaling, and a World of Fools Excerpt: Japan and whaling appears the same as the US and oil. Both countries can?t seem to get enough of their respective commodities and make u...
Australian PM Rudd First Act-Ratify Kyoto Pact
2007-12-04 00:22:00 Newly elected Prime Minister Keven Rudd decided to make a powerful statement on the issue of global warming by signing the Kyoto Pact. “This is the first official act of the new Australian government, demonstrating my government’s commitment to tackling climate change,” he said. Rudd pledged to take actions within Australia in order to deal ...
Rudd's Scouts Promise
2007-12-03 12:35:00 Kevin and the Boy Scout Troop were sworn in today, with Rudd fulfilling an unspoken election commitment by promising not to eat earwax in the Parliament when the television cameras were on. We will see if he can stick to his word.
Kevin Rudd Akan Tarik Pasukan Australia di Irak
2007-11-25 01:10:00 Sydney - Ribut-ribut kemenangan Kevin Rudd dalam Pemilu Australia mengakhiri kepemimpinan di bawah PM John Howard selama 11 tahun. Rudd berjanji akan mengubah rangkaian kebijakan seperti dalam perubahan iklim dan perang Irak. Rudd akan menarik tentara Australia dari Irak dan mensahkan perjanjian Kyoto mengenai perubahan iklim yang sebelumnya ditolak Howard. “Masa depan sangat penting agar bekerja sama ...
Labor wins in Australia ? What to expect from Kevin Rudd?
2007-11-24 17:27:00 After 11 years in office, the Australian conservative government will be replaced by a Labor administration following today’s left-wing election victory. Labor leader Kevin Rudd will head a new administration that from day one will be under pressure to deliver. But what sort of political direction can be expected from this coming, rather inexperienced, government? In ...
Australian General Election - Is it all over for John Howard?
2007-11-24 09:26:00 It looks like it could be all over for John Howard and the Coalition. Exit polls carried out by Sky show that Howard will lose his seat in Bennelong, and predict a two-party preferred result of 53 per cent to Labor to 47 per cent to the Coalition. If the results match the exit poll, then Labor will have attained the swing of 5 per cent required to win an outright majority in the lower house of parliament. Casting his vote this morning, Labor leader Kevin Rudd said: "It's a tight and tough race ... I've been saying that all year. Nothing's changed. "I have to say there is a strong mood for change in Australia. People want new leadership with a positive plan for the future."Officials have begun to count votes and preliminary results are expected within a few hours.One other thing to note is that participating in elections is compulsory in Australia, and more than 13.5 million people are expected to vote. Should we have compulsory participation?UPDATE 09:30: 20% of the votes are in ...
By: Daily Referendum
Kevin Rudd eating ear wax during Question Time
2007-10-26 15:07:00 Kevin Rudd eating ear wax during Question Time1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
More Howard Hot Air
2007-09-28 21:30:00 With his modest Clean Energy Targets Proposal likely to be trumped by Labor, John "We're all Environmentalists Now" Howard has set his sights on a new target.Call me cynical, but is there an election around the corner?Thanks the always funny Bill Leak from the Australian.
How is Kevin Rudd like Arnold Schwarzenegger?
2007-09-20 08:27:00 Mr UniverseMr PuniverseThey are Aortic Valve Twins
Kevin Rudd Unmoved By Bush On Iraq Withdrawal
2007-08-31 19:16:00 Opposition Labor Leader Kevin Rudd has rebuffed US President George Bush's intervention in domestic politics by refusing to bend on the ALP's commitment to pull troops out of Iraq. In pointed remarks before his Australian visit, President Bush told reporters he would tell Mr. Rudd that an early withdrawal of Australian troops would be disastrous. Bush said the decision should be made on the basis of conditions on the ground, claiming there were strong signs the US was making headway. Bush said in an interview with journalists from the region, "I'm going to remind him that, one, the stakes in Iraq are very high for peace; that the liberation of a country (and) Iraqi-style democracy in the heart of the Middle East is part of winning this ideological struggle. And I'll remind him that, as far as I'm concerned, leaving Iraq before the job is done will cause an enemy that attacked us before to become emboldened." Mr. Rudd replied that he would not be moved on Labor's policy on Iraq...
By: Iraq War Blog
Exclusive Brethren attacks Australian opposition leader Kevin Rudd
2007-08-23 10:09:00 In Australia, the so-called Exclusive Brethren -- a cult of Christianity -- attacks one of its critics.
?So Ruddy went to a titty bar. So what??
2007-08-19 14:16:00 Kevin Rudd, the Labor Party candidate for Australian Prime Minster has admitted that he is actually a man by admitting to going to a strip bar in New York City in 2003. In what appears to be dose of good old “shit I am going to lose the election, ” John Howard and the Liberals ...
By: Turd on a Stick
Labor Left Shut Down
2007-08-05 04:12:00 The Labor Left have stayed to their bargain to shut up until after the election to date. Kevin Rudd is doing a good job of managing things and making Honest John and his cronies make the running with issues.Gary Sauer Thompson analyses the strategy.
Future President Kevvie Speaks
2007-07-25 23:57:00 Piss Off Liz, Chuck, Camilla, Wills......If he times it right, he can move right into El Presidento Kevvie of Orztralia.
Rudd Relieved as Tintin Banned in Australia
2007-07-18 22:49:00 Kevin Rudds pitch to liberal voters has been enhanced by a decision by Borders to ban Tintin in the Congo from public view. Rudd, very successfully cartooned as Tintin by Bill Leak in the Australian, staved off a Coalition attempt to brand him a rampaging racist, with an eye on environmental destruction. The books are now available in brown wrapping to discerning eligible voters looking for any reason to vote for John Howard.The cover of the book purportedly showing Kevin about to tour remote Aboriginal Communities was deemed too explosive in an election year.The Spokesman from the Labor Party said they had nothing to do with the decision.I was drawn to this story by an interesting article by Robert Sharp, himself a Tintin fan and his love hate relationship with some of the not so PC aspects of the storyline.Based on his writings, Tintin was about as progressive as my grandparents generation. Robert writes: I?ve read Tintin in the Congo, and it is indeed appalling. In addition to ... |
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