Kevin Rudd: The next UN Secretary General?

[noco]

If he had eyes on the job at the time, wouldn't it have been better for him to resign gracefully rather than suffer the ignominy of being deposed and then coming back ?

Really, matey your tin hat has a few holes methinks !

Anyway I'm not sure he has all that much chance. Australia is probably seen as being too aligned with the US, and the majority of the UN don't trust the US.

No Rumpy. you see, for him to have resigned as PM, would have made his intentions look too obvious.

The way it happened gave him some world sympathy.

Had Ban-Ki-Moon not sought another term, Rudd may, and I say may with a capital "M", had a chance having big noted himself around the world for 18 months as Foreign Minister after his demise.

One has to have the mind of a sleuth and with a tin hat you don't have that ability.

That tin hat quote of yours is like a broken record.

 

[SirRumpole]

Had Ban-Ki-Moon not sought another term, Rudd may, and I say may with a capital "M", had a chance having big noted himself around the world for 18 months as Foreign Minister after his demise.

OK, maybe you have a point.

Devilishly clever these Queenslanders. Just ask Campbell Newman

 

[noco]

OK, maybe you have a point.

Devilishly clever these Queenslanders. Just ask Campbell Newman

Wow.. nice change to have a compliment from my favorite sparing partner.

 

[SirRumpole]

Wow.. nice change to have a compliment from my favorite sparing partner.

Gather ye compliments while ye may

 

[noco]

Gather ye compliments while ye may

With both hands Sir.

Never let an opportunity pass you by.

 

[noco]

Dear sweet Angela may beat Kevvie to the position.

http://www.firstpost.com/world/afte...-general-should-be-angela-merkel-2454732.html

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on 5 October. With Angela Merkel being named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2015, it's prudent to re-look at her suitability for the role of UN Secretary-General

The final lap of Ban-Ki-Moon’s second term as Secretary-General of the United Nations is underway, and he is not believed to be seeking an unprecedented third term (Although the UN Charter does not explicitly forbid a third term, this has never happened before). An election is to be held next year in order to identify the successor to Ban, who is set to retire on 31 December, 2016.

In the 70 years of the United Nations’ existence, there has neither been a secretary-general (S-G) from Eastern Europe nor one who was a woman. There have been three from Western Europe, two from Africa, two from Asia, and one from the region classified as Latin America and the Caribbean. Speculation has been rife that the new S-G will likely be an ‘Eastern European woman’.

The new S-G should certainly be a European woman, but from Western Europe, specifically German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel. AP

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. AP

It was reported in the past that Merkel, who is on a three-day-visit to India, has hinted at not seeing out her term — that ends in 2017 — as chancellor. However, she need not curtail her term too drastically since the post of UN S-G becomes available in 2017. But why her?

 

[SirRumpole]

Dear sweet Angela may beat Kevvie to the position.

. But why her?[/B]

Maybe a S.G.from an influential country may have more effect than one from a relatively unimportant country like Australia, or Merkel may simply be regarded as acting in the interests of the powerful and ignoring the needs of the third world.

Who knows ? Pros and cons.
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[Tisme]

Maybe a S.G.from an influential country may have more effect than one from a relatively unimportant country like Australia, or Merkel may simply be regarded as acting in the interests of the powerful and ignoring the needs of the third world.

Who knows ? Pros and cons.
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A cynic could suggest her open door policy to refugees creates her credentials as a ubiquitous citizen of the world.

 

[SirRumpole]

A cynic could suggest her open door policy to refugees creates her credentials as a ubiquitous citizen of the world.

But there wouldn't be any cynics around here would there ?

 

[noco]

A cynic could suggest her open door policy to refugees creates her credentials as a ubiquitous citizen of the world.

Open door policy for refugees has always been Ban-Ki-Moon's policy.....I wonder how many he has let into his own country of South Korea...Do you know?

Just maybe Angela Merkel allowed the flood of refugees into Germany to impress the UN to put her in good stead for Secretary General.

 

[luutzu]

Maybe a S.G.from an influential country may have more effect than one from a relatively unimportant country like Australia, or Merkel may simply be regarded as acting in the interests of the powerful and ignoring the needs of the third world.

Who knows ? Pros and cons.
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I thought the UN has always serve the interests of Great (Big) Powers. Give them some appearance of legitimacy to play world chess.

Now and then when the smaller nations just can't really be bought off on some adventures; or some human rights violations are just too much (talking to you Israel), then big brother will just veto, ignore and do what they do (because they can and no one's going to stop them) - march away calling the UN a lefty nutjob living on another planet, or something.

With Turnbull (hence Australia) not wanting to send more troops and jets over to chase IS to the gates of Palmyra (that's the only other place I heard that sounds cool, Baghdad already been there done that), Australia is going to lose influence in the world because it is not acting in the way of the "civilised world".

 

[noco]

This has been Kevvies dream since his assassination by Julia on the 23rd June 2010...... a well engineered scheme that back fired when Ban-Ki-Moon decided to seek another term......There is not a shadow of a doubt that he wants the job to save the world and Turnbull and Bishop will back him...Wonders will never cease.

But alas!....Angela might just have her nose in front and I think our Kevin 17 might miss out again.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...et-government-backing-for-top-un-job/news-sto

The federal government says it will consider backing Kevin Rudd for a top United Nations job if the former prime minister puts his hat in the ring.

But Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the former Labor leader has yet to apply to replace UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon when his term expires at the end of this year.

“Should Kevin Rudd nominate, then of course the Australian government would consider what sort of support he would require,” she told reporters in New York

 

[drsmith]

I saw a piece in the media yesterday that the preference was for a female to be the next UNSG.

An opportunity for Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard to go one more round ??

 

[noco]

I saw a piece in the media yesterday that the preference was for a female to be the next UNSG.

An opportunity for Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard to go one more round ??

My bet is on Angela Merkel from Germany....evens....10 to 1 on Kevvie.

 

[drsmith]

My bet is on Angela Merkel from Germany....evens....10 to 1 on Kevvie.

You're not far off the current betting odds for uncle Kev.

http://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/politics/world-politics

Angie though doesn't yet rate a mention in the above.

 

[noco]

Julie Bishop is under fire for suggesting support for Rudd 17 for UN SG.
He did a good job stuffing up Australia so I might do the same to the UN.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...e/news-story/314220a224c8654ed87a80ccb89a2879

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has angered some Coalition MPs by considering Australian government support for Kevin Rudd becoming the UN secretary-general.

Ms Bishop said in New York at the weekend that the former prime minister was yet to apply to become UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s replacement.

“Should Kevin Rudd nominate then of course the Australian government would consider what sort of support he would require,” she said.

However, a senior Coalition source said several Liberal and Nationals MPs were opposed to supporting Mr Rudd and are believed* to be considering raising the issue in the Coalition partyroom when parliament resumes next week.

One said it would be hypocrit*ical to support Mr Rudd for a key position when the Coalition had campaigned against his leadership skills and accused him of being dysfunctional while it was in oppositio*n.

Mr Rudd has consistently denied he is running for the job, but diplomatic sources say he has been pushing his case and his name is being considered.

He is seen as having only an outside chance. The new secretary-general is expected to come from Eastern Europe and UN officials are openingly canvassing for a woman to fill the role.

Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark is also being mentioned as a potential candid*ate for the job.

The Turnbull government believes* that it will not have to nominate Mr Rudd if he remains an outsider in the race. But with the five permanent members of the Security Council having a veto over potential candidates, he could emerge as a compromise candidate if the major powers cancel out Eastern European candidate*s.

While Mr Rudd’s candidacy is not supported by some of his enemies* in Labor, caucus sources say the opposition would provide bipartisan support if the government decided to support his candidacy.

 

[SirRumpole]

Cory Bernardi urges Julie Bishop not to endorse 'dysfunctional' Kevin Rudd for UN top job


http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-...op-not-to-endorse-rudd-for-un-top-job/7138050

There is a wave of feminism spreading the world, and there hasn't yet been a female SG, so I think the next SG will be either Helen Clark or Angela Merkel.

 

[dutchie]

Dear UN

Please please please elect Kevin Rudd as your next Secretary General.

Kevin has some fine qualities:

1. He’ always there to help (My name's Kevin, I'm from Queensland and I'm here to help.)

2. He likes gourmet food (The Earwax incident) and especially airline food, (he was forced to apologise to an RAAF cabin attendant)

3. He speaks a number of languages (F***ing English, D***head English and of course F***ing Mandarin)

4. International diplomacy skills ("Those Chinese f**kers are trying to rat-f**k us.")

5. He is able to fawn to international dignitaries (Mr Rudd spotted then US President George W Bush across the room and saluted him.)

6. He loves using words that no one else understands (Fair shake of the sauce bottle, gotta zip, Programmatic specificity)

7. He always wants to look good (Kevin Rudd throws hairdryer tantrum in Afghanistan )

8. He is very good at apologising ("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")

9. He’s a pompous ass.

10. Finally his most impressive quality, which no doubt will hold him in good stead at the UN, is his ability to waste huge sums of money.


With all these qualities he should fit right in to the UN

So in ending this plea I can only say that Kevin f***ed up Australia so there is no reason why he can’t do the same for you.

I am sure there are many people in the world who would agree and think that he should be given a go!

PS Another bonus is that while Kevin is in the UN (if elected) he’s not in Australia.

 

[noco]

NAH, Kevvie doesn't want the job...Like hell he doesn't.....He has been going all out since Julia stabbed him in the back in 2010.
I hope he gets the job.....He stuffed up Australia and he will stuff the UN......Good on him...The UN is about as useful as t1ts on a bull....Far too left and far too Green.


http://www.theaustralian.com.au/nat...b/news-story/3f78e31b5d2f6de76b0527e418189140

 

[noco]

All is now revealed...Kevvie wants the top job......King Kevvie is about to rule or ruin the world.....He f***ed Australia and now wants to f*** the world.


http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...b/news-story/3448ba6801d4c0c222d2fe0fb3571094

KEVIN Rudd has explicitly canvassed support to land the top UN job, and claims he could count on the backing of Malcolm Turnbull and Julie Bishop in a race for the plum post.

Mr Rudd asked national broadsheet The Australian if the newspaper would support him in a bid to be United Nations Secretary General, the paper has revealed.

After more than a year of Mr Rudd denying he was a UNSG candidate and insisting the next appointee would come from Eastern Europe, the former PM has now described a scenario in which he believes he could take charge of the world body.