Kevin Rudd has defeated Julia Gillard in the biggest political showdown in Australian history. He won 57-45.

 

Kevin Rudd was elected as Prime Minister in 2007 but was "stabbed in the back" by Julia Gillard in 2010 and she became the first female Australian Prime Minister she went on to win one of the closest elections in Australian history later in 2010. Today, with the next election taking place very soon the Labor party thought it was time for change and a re-spill occurred, a vote occurred and Kevin Rudd was victorious 57-45. 

 

Thanks to Kevin Rudd, we are one of the only countries in the entire world to avoid recession during the Global Recession Crisis.

 

The greatest country in the world deserves a great leader and once again we have one.

Don't really care about Labor's ridiculous leadership squabbles as long as Abbott doesn't get in (good grief I hope he doesn't, he'd destroy the country inside-out).

 

Easily the best thing to come out of this otherwise-farce was Conroy resigning. Good riddance to that censorship-obsessed bastard.

Edited June 26, 201312 yr by Ultima Spark

Don't really care about Labor's ridiculous leadership squabbles as long as Abbott doesn't get in.

 

Easily the best thing to come out of this otherwise-farce was Conroy resigning. Good riddance to that censorship-obsessed bastard.

 

Actually got a chance of making sure he doesn't get in now.

Actually technically he isn't Prime Minister YET.

I'm not familiar with Australian politics but I always find it amusing when a minister loses a term but ends up back in office the next election.  The same thing happened recently with Prime Minister Abe in Japan.

 

So how was it that Julia Gillard backstabbed Kevin Rudd?

I read about this on Tumblr. A lot of the Australians that commented regarding the news weren't happy because apparently Kevin Rudd sucks.

Let's be honest, Australian politics over the last half-decade or so is just a bloody laughingstock, with all this bullshit fearmongering and powergrabs and such. And yes, both major parties (and all the significant minor ones) are responsible for this.

Edited June 26, 201312 yr by Ultima Spark

Let's be honest, Australian politics over the last half-decade or so is just a bloody laughingstock, with all this bullshit fearmongering and powergrabs and such. And yes, both major parties (and all the significant minor ones) are responsible for this.

Oh please.  My father is from Paraguay and their politics goes beyond a laughingstock and is downright disturbing.  Just about every president (including the current president) comes into power by forming a coup to overthrow the previous president.  Once a president was impeached for playing a part in the assassination of his vice president.  Can Australia top that?

I read about this on Tumblr. A lot of the Australians that commented regarding the news weren't happy because apparently Kevin Rudd sucks.

 

He's a fantastic Prime Minister. As I stated before, thanks to him we are one of the only countries in the entire world to avoid recession.  

He's a fantastic Prime Minister. As I stated before, thanks to him we are one of the only countries in the entire world to avoid recession.  

 

Well, from what I hear, (not sure if this is true) Julia Gillard called out fellow politicians on their misogyny and was more or less adamant about women's rights. I can see why people aren't happy that Kevin Rudd are back in power.

Well, from what I hear, (not sure if this is true) Julia Gillard called out fellow politicians on their misogyny and was more or less adamant about women's rights. I can see why people aren't happy that Kevin Rudd are back in power.

 

She was horrible, never heard her once mention women's rights. Lol. Everyone in Australia is very happy with the result.

She was horrible, never heard her once mention women's rights. Lol. Everyone in Australia is very happy with the result.

 

Well, people made gifs of her talking about it so I don't think it's untrue. But if Kevin Rudd is a more beneficial leader for Australia, more power to you guys.

Well, people made gifs of her talking about it so I don't think it's untrue. But if Kevin Rudd is a more beneficial leader for Australia, more power to you guys.

 

Last time I checked, GIFs are usually jokes.

Last time I checked, GIFs are usually jokes.

 

Trust me, it seemed pretty serious. Here, I'll post the link: http://celibate-cetologist.tumblr.com/post/53996887344/annfriedman-duhsquared-femetits-ladies

Oh please.  My father is from Paraguay and their politics goes beyond a laughingstock and is downright disturbing.  Just about every president (including the current president) comes into power by forming a coup to overthrow the previous president.  Once a president was impeached for playing a part in the assassination of his vice president.  Can Australia top that?

 

Once a Koala was elected Prime Minister of Australia. A Golden Age dawned and Australia was thrust forward into the forefront of the world. The Kangaroos became very jealous of this and overthrew the Koalas with help from a legion of Emus. The Koalas were ousted and shortly after siezing power, the Kangaroos and Emus started fighting each other, thrusting Australia into 1000 years of darkness until a Aborginal Shaman restored order by playing the Didgeridoo of Justice. The Shaman led a council of Koalas, Kangaroos, and Emus while having some Shrimp on the Barby. For two hundred years the three species have coexisted peacefully and have taken turns running the country. Every summer  since Australians commemorate this stunning achievement of peace and friendship by playing didgeridoos and opening up their precious Alter-Grills and making some Shrimp on the Barby. It's sort of like their Fourth of July. 

 

So yes, Australia CAN top that! 

Edited June 28, 201312 yr by Amon

Wait, that was supposed to be funny?

Wait, that was supposed to be funny?

 

 

No, it's part of Australia's history. That's like calling the American Revolutionary War funny. 

Edited June 28, 201312 yr by Amon

Jokes involving our "zomg keela aminals!!1" and other such stereotypes are old and boring. Come up with something original.

I read about this on Tumblr. A lot of the Australians that commented regarding the news weren't happy because apparently Kevin Rudd sucks.

 

I wouldn't really trust tumblr for news seeing as nine out of ten it'll be misinformed.  Right now people on tumblr are being lead to believe that concentration camps are being built in Greece.  

 

On a side note: Australia elects a Prime Minster every three years?  That is news to me.

Trust me, it seemed pretty serious. Here, I'll post the link: http://celibate-cetologist.tumblr.com/post/53996887344/annfriedman-duhsquared-femetits-ladies

 

That was one little incident where some people thought Tony Abbott was sexiest. It was ages ago, and they made a big deal about nothing. His wife even came out and said he isn't sexiest.

 

 

I wouldn't really trust tumblr for news seeing as nine out of ten it'll be misinformed.  Right now people on tumblr are being lead to believe that concentration camps are being built in Greece.  

 

On a side note: Australia elects a Prime Minster every three years?  That is news to me.

 

Yep. Hopefully we don't get a new one in September...

Jokes involving our "zomg keela aminals!!1" and other such stereotypes are old and boring. Come up with something original.

But I'm not joking! It seems I know Australian history better than an Australian!And your wildlife is no laughing matter! I shouldnt have to remind you that Australia once declared war on Emus and lost..

Edited June 29, 201312 yr by Amon

Jokes involving our "zomg keela aminals!!1" and other such stereotypes are old and boring. Come up with something original.

 

It's an inside joke. Sora96 is very "patriotic" and people like to make fun of him/tease him for it.

 

That was one little incident where some people thought Tony Abbott was sexiest. It was ages ago, and they made a big deal about nothing. His wife even came out and said he isn't sexiest.

 

 

 

Yep. Hopefully we don't get a new one in September...

 

*sexist

It's an inside joke. Sora96 is very "patriotic" and people like to make fun of him/tease him for it.

 

 

*sexist

 

Simple typo, although I'm sure you'd have a thing for him.

Simple typo, although I'm sure you'd have a thing for him.

 

Ew, no.