Leaked by some gillard supporters obviously. But I agree, it's increased the idea that rudd works hard and is serious about his shit.Dilbert_X wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOUFKZBpFTY
Actually my opinion of Rudd has improved based on this, not that it was skyhigh, and how exactly did this footage come to be leaked by the government? Thats the real question.
That was a definite drawback to him being PM.Spark wrote:
Nah, his main problem was that he was a micromanaging egomaniac who doesn't actually know how to run a party.
I thought so too.Spark wrote:
To a close?
The chances that he'll challenge within a week have just skyrocketed.
Wayne Swan wrote:
Prime Minister Gillard and I and the overwhelming majority of our colleagues have been applyingour Labor values to the policy challenges in front of us and were succeeding despite tremendouspolitical obstacles.
For the sake of the labour movement, the Government and the Australians which it represents, wehave refrained from criticism to date.
However for too long, Kevin Rudd has been putting his own self-interest ahead of the interests of the broader labour movement and the country as a whole, and that needs to stop.
The Party has given Kevin Rudd all the opportunities in the world and he wasted them with his dysfunctional decision making and his deeply demeaning attitude towards other people including our caucus colleagues. He sought to tear down the 2010 campaign, deliberately risking an Abbott Prime Ministership, and now he undermines the Government at every turn.He was the Partys biggest beneficiary then its biggest critic; but never a loyal or selfless example of its values and objectives.
For the interests of the labour movement and of working people, there is too much at stake in oureconomy and in the political debate for the interests of the labour movement and working people to be damaged by somebody who does not hold any Labor values.
Julia has the overwhelming support of our colleagues. She is tough, determined, forward-looking,and has a good Labor heart. She has a consultative, respectful relationship with caucus while KevinRudd demeaned them. Shes cleaned up a lot of the mess he left her and has established a good,Labor agenda. Shes delivering major reforms, and getting things done that her predecessor couldnot. Colleagues are sick of Kevin Rudd driving the vote down by sabotaging policy announcementsand undermining our substantial economic successes.
The Labor Party is not about a person, its about a purpose. Thats something Prime Minister Gillardhas always known in her heart but something Kevin Rudd has never understood.
Last edited by Spark (2012-02-22 01:42:48)
Last edited by Spark (2012-02-22 04:04:10)
Policy? Such as?AussieReaper wrote:
Win or lose, I just wish the media would focus on policy rather than this crap.
Because creating policy for the electorate is such a bad thing? Do you know how underfunded and needed mental health reform is in this country?Dilbert_X wrote:
I don't know why they bother having these costly reviews, when they'll simply do whatever a focus group or voter survey tells them will be most popular.
"Overnight I had many conversations with members of caucus and I must say I am pleased and encouraged by the support I have received," he said.
"They regard me as the best prospect to lead the Australian Labor Party successfully to the next elections, to save the Australian Labor Party at those elections, and to save the country from the ravages of an Abbott government."
...
"I do not believe that Prime Minister Gillard can lead the Australian Labor Party to success at the next election, that is a deep belief," he said.
"I believe it's a view also shared right across the Australian community."
bring back TurnbullCybargs wrote:
Labour does know how to destroy itself. Man if only the Liberal party would kick Abbot off and have someone whos not a complete moron in charge, they'll win so many seats.
Of course it would be a good thing, if they did it and did it properly, I've seen very little of either lately.Jaekus wrote:
Because creating policy for the electorate is such a bad thing? Do you know how underfunded and needed mental health reform is in this country?Dilbert_X wrote:
I don't know why they bother having these costly reviews, when they'll simply do whatever a focus group or voter survey tells them will be most popular.
