Although we dont really get into full on political discussions it's pretty much NEWS around town that John Howard was defeated as Australia's Prime Minister and Kevin Rudd from Queensland is the new PM.
Was a distinctive victory and one of the largest since WWII except for Gough Whitlam's victory.
Considering the govt to beat was the strongest ever in Australian history as far as seats held this was quite an accomplishment.
The safe secure home seat for Howard looks like that rolled over to Labor.
Rudd triumphs as Howard cast aside - Federal Election 2007 News - smh.com.au
Seems the Australian people voted solidly.
I had to chuckle when going to the booth yesterday. You know how you enter and all the parties try to shove some paper in your hands to vote for their party. Well, I never take any, what for? The ballot sheet shows what you have to do and next to everyones name is the party they belong to.
Anyway, the Liberal Guys were really blocking the gate access and getting quite cheeky, now I dont take any papers so I said "no thanks" and this one particular skinny older guy smiles and says "oh come on".
Cut a long story short on the way out it was a bit quieter and a few people around. As I went past him I said, " you better pack a pillow down ya PJ's tonight for the ass whipping ya liberals gonna get". It was funny and evryone laughed.
I bet he'll remember that for a long time now.
So, from King of the castle with most seats to ousted from ya own seat of 33 years, indeed the Australian people have sent a message of what they think about the current situation and I dare say Work Choices being shoved onto everyone was most likely the largest reason for the swing as it affected everyone.
Congratulations Kevin Rudd, now lets see what you can do.
One of the first things I'd like to see is withdrawal from Iraq and stop sucking up GWB's AZZ!
