The shitstorm that had to happen

It's been quite an exciting day on the political front! Earlier today we received the good news about Ari Ne'eman in the US, and now some exciting events at a completely different level in Australian politics. Tomorrow morning the ALP caucus will be voting for either Rudd or Gillard as the leader of the ALP and the Australian Prime Minister. It had to happen, didn't it? Did you see Rudd and Gillard on the telly? Now tell me, which one do you think gave the more professional and detailed speech to the media? Which one didn't stop lobbying for votes during what must be a hugely stressful time? Which one looked the most composed and prepared for tough times and huge responsibilities ahead? Indeed!

Did Gillard and other members of the ALP expect that Kevin Rudd would throw in the towell and give up on the spot without a knock-down-drag-out fight? How much they don't understand the man! At the beginning of the broadcast the media were reporting that Rudd had given up the leadership. What a joke. My hubby and I are of the opinion that if Rudd gets the boot at tomorrow's ballot, he will give up politics and take off overseas into some challenging job that pays top dollar, and might not even bother to write to his old friends in the ALP. He would need to take along an a extra suitcase to put his ego in. And Australian politics would lose one extraordinary talent. So what's new?

Is there anything that we the people and voters of this country can do to make our preferences known about who we want as our leader? I have no idea, politics ain't my thing, but hey, what would it cost to contact your MP if they are ALP, and share your thoughts and wishes. Pollies love it when you do that!

I'll bet Ruddy won't be getting too much kip tonight. A great night ahead for insomnia, I'd say!