Im going to vote Rudd purely because Costello will become prime minister without ever being an opposition leader if Howard were to be re-elected.
Not that i dont like Costello, personally i think he would be a better opposition leader than a prime minister (to be australias most lmportant full time bagger you have to be a hardass bastard, which we all know Costello is master at, in a totally serious way). It would also show the nation his leadership capabilities. Costello getting the top job straight up doesnt sit well with me.
In my mind you need to at least contest an election and be an opposition leader to be battle hardened to lead our country.
Rudd (pm) vs Costello (opposition) would give a refreshing breath to Australian Politics and some fire in parliament. Passionate battles (for policy not personal gain) in government make for healthy democracy and forward movement in my mind. Australia is lucky to have the luxury to oppose to government without fear of retribution which has made our country properous. Compared to countries like Zimbabwe and North Korea (I would boldly say China however they have been blessed with some good leaders, or so they make it seem) we take the right to oppose and free speech for granted.
(im not old enough to remember, but did Pauk Keating win pm, or get it handed to him by Bob Hawke?)
23/10/2007
Resident Evil 4
Gullible isn't a real word.