I'm not into politics, but this is worth noting.

[gemfyre]

So, stuck between the rock and a hard place of Rudd and Abbott (Rudd is far from perfect, but Abbott is a nightmare), the Aussie government Took a third option and now Julia Gillard is our new Prime Minister.

She is the first female PM for Australia, and, as they noted on the radio, our first redhead PM too.

I guess we'll see how it goes. Do we dare to hope that she'll do something good for the country? Or will it be same old same old from those in power?

(For all the politcially educated people out there - I know this isn't exactly how it is, but it's how it looks from my angle).

Comments

[angriest.livejournal.com]

She's not the first red-haired PM, but I forget the name of the guy who had red hair before her.

[jet-ski.livejournal.com]

James Scullin according to The Punch.

[kowren.livejournal.com]

Who fucking cares about the colour of her hair. She is a fucking usurper and can't be trusted.

[jakie-em.livejournal.com]

and that is the angle the libs will get to beat her in the election.

she is on the 7.30 report now talking about how when they campaigned together they forged 'a genuine friendship'... then why did she stab him in the back?

either way, my primary wont go to a major party and my preference will fall to labor before, as my friend calls abbott 'the budgie smuggling jesus pimp'... and his cronies.

I liked kev. I am saddened by the last 24 hours

[kowren.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I have been bawling for my poor Kevy Rudd. I never thought that I would be so upset for a polly.

[jakie-em.livejournal.com]

I cant believe I am still in shock about this.