Kevin Rudd

[trainspotter]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

Not necessarily so there todster. I reckon the Libs would CUT BACK ON SPENDING and try and trade their way out of difficulty (business economics) rather than increase taxes. Labor has always had the credit card mentality and always will, socialism I think they call it ! We are all equal brothers crapola. Just like Chan Phat Kluddy demonising the naughty foreign owners of BHP & Rio Tinto. What he failed to tell you is that both companies currently have contributed billions of dollars in tax to his Animal Farm.

"The problem with communism (Labor) is that you soon run out of other peoples money to spend" - Margaret Thatcher

Hmmmmmmmmm I posted the above on the 5th of May ...... Abbott in the Budget rebuff reckons he is going to allow natural attrition in the public service and save 3 billion and lose 6000 jobs in this sector. Went on to say .... SCRAP the 43 billion NBN rollout. NO 40% tax on the mining tax etc et al ad infinitum .... would this be a cut back on SPENDING??

LOLOLOLOL .......... what the hell would I know?

 

[drsmith]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

If Tony Abbott practiced what he preaches when it comes to pork barrelling, his message would resonate far better with the public.

There's little credibility in saying that the tax raised from a corporate levy to fund paid maternity leave is less than the government's proposed RRT and subsequent giveways. In principal what they are both doing is the same.

 

[IFocus]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

Compared to Kevin Rudd, Michael Pascoe would get down on his knees for Julia Gillard.

http://www.smh.com.au/business/julia-for-pm-20100514-v2do.html

Labours queen of clubs, not so sure Julia and Tanner get along so well but then Julia and Rudd fairly despised each other before taking over the Labor leadership.

They would be a formidable combination all the same.

 

[IFocus]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

If Tony Abbott practiced what he preaches when it comes to pork barrelling, his message would resonate far better with the public.

There's little credibility in saying that the tax raised from a corporate levy to fund paid maternity leave is less than the government's proposed RRT and subsequent giveways. In principal what they are both doing is the same.

The art of politics a bit like false advertising

 

[Julia]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

Julia, the proof is in the media that has flashed before my very eyes. Bob Hawke was overheard uttering such very "Ides of March".

Is that the sound of a party beginning to fracture?

I don't know if Hawke actually made this comment Julia, but a recent TV news update says he did...

Thanks, TS and gav. Yes, read about it in today's paper.

If Tony Abbott practiced what he preaches when it comes to pork barrelling, his message would resonate far better with the public.

There's little credibility in saying that the tax raised from a corporate levy to fund paid maternity leave is less than the government's proposed RRT and subsequent giveways. In principal what they are both doing is the same.

Of course, and to suggest otherwise is simply further damaging his credibility.

Labours queen of clubs, not so sure Julia and Tanner get along so well but then Julia and Rudd fairly despised each other before taking over the Labor leadership.

I didn't know that, IFocus. They've done a very good job of hiding this.
Do you have any thoughts about Rudd being replaced by Ms Gillard?

 

[IFocus]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

I didn't know that, IFocus. They've done a very good job of hiding this.
Do you have any thoughts about Rudd being replaced by Ms Gillard?

My opinion for what its worth

Rudd is PM pretty much because Gillard put him there in a deal with Labor right. Rudd hasn't any major faction power base within the Labor party so gained / maintains his position as a result of public appeal and sheer political skill.

The Rudd / Gillard partnership has been a power house force against the Liberals in the lower house and seen off two opposition leaders I think Abbott is next thanks largely to Gillard

I would think Rudd will stay for the next election then depending on faction deals Gillard could take over some time in the future but I wouldn't right off Rudd to soon John Howards ability to stick around while on the nose being a good example.

Gillard has one weakness looking after her own long after there use-by dates Martin Ferguson being a good example.

 

[noco]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

How can one be inspired by this man when he says the "MUMS AND DADS AND WORKING FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE A SHARE IN THE MINING WEALTH OF AUSTRALIA".

Isn't he really saying that your share in the mining industry, which you are entitled to, is to pay off his (Rudd's) failures, waste of our money and monstrous debt?

That's our Prime Minister!!!!!!!!!

 

[drsmith]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

How can one be inspired by this man when he says the "MUMS AND DADS AND WORKING FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE A SHARE IN THE MINING WEALTH OF AUSTRALIA".

That should read "MUMS AND DADS AND WORKING FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO PAY MORE TAX WHEN THEY SHARE IN THE SAND AND GRAVEL WEALTH OF AUSTRALIA".

 

[trainspotter]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

That should read "MUMS AND DADS AND WORKING FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO PAY MORE TAX WHEN THEY SHARE IN THE SAND AND GRAVEL WEALTH OF AUSTRALIA".

That should be Western Australia BTW.. Hmmmmmmmm ??

 

[drsmith]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

I was referring to this;

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...ief-for-quarries/story-e6frg6nf-1225866338722

 

[Julia]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

This is the result of a survey by Essential Media Communications on voters' views about Mr Rudd:

http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin/

 

[noco]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

This is the result of a survey by Essential Media Communications on voters' views about Mr Rudd:

http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin/

Good one Julia, that sums up our Prime Minister in a nut shell.

I hope the Labor Party do not sack him before the election as he is Abbott's best asset. To replace him with Jools could make it harder for Australians to determine a change of Government. She may well turn the tables in favour of Labor.

 

[trainspotter]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

I was referring to this;

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...ief-for-quarries/story-e6frg6nf-1225866338722

I was referring it to this:-

Last month, he stood firm in rejecting Rudd's attempts to raid 30 per cent of the state's GST revenues to fund a new national health scheme, even as all the Labor premiers rolled over.

"I made it very clear to the Prime Minister and to the Treasurer that you cannot come over to Western Australia with 20 pieces of silver and expect a deal," he said at the time.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/pol...owed-by-canberra/story-e6frgczf-1225866683500

 

[trainspotter]

Re: Media turns on Rudd

is it just me or has Krudd aged a hell of a lot over the past 12 months?

Before and after photos evidencing this fact. Tough job !

 

[jancha]

Re: Does Rudd inspire confidence?

A motorist was stuck in a traffic jam when suddenly a man knock on the car window.
The driver winds down his window and asks "what's going on?"
"Terrorist have kidnapped Kevin Rudd,Wayne Swan, Julia Gillard & Kristina Keneally!!"
"They're asking 10 Million in ransom otherwise they're going to douse them in petrol & set fire to them!"
We're going from car to car taking up a collection.

"How much is everyone giving on average?" asked the motorist.

"ABOUT A LITRE"

 

[GumbyLearner]

Is Kevin Rudd into secret handshakes?

I just thought it time to start a thread.

 

[springhill]

Re: Is Kevin Rudd into secret handshakes?

Don't know about handshakes, but he's an expert at the 5-knuckle shuffle.

 

[sam76]

Re: Is Kevin Rudd into secret handshakes?

he is also very popular with Mrs Palmer, lol

 

[BrightGreenGlow]

Re: Is Kevin Rudd into secret handshakes?

Wonder how many people voted Labor..... mostly no-hopers I'd say?

 

[sam76]

Re: Is Kevin Rudd into secret handshakes?

I had some yuppie idealist mates who voted for him.

They are all embarrassed to admit it now.

And so they should be....