Monday, December 3, 2007

Rudd Gratifies Greens

As his first act as Prime Minister, K-Rudd ratifies the Kyoto (International Climate Change)agreement. Apparently, ratifying it just means 'doing what it says'. Sooooome people possibly thought 'ratifying' it (as has been so frequently bandied about) meant to sign the agreement. No, John Howard did that in 97 after negotiating significant concessions but then never put it into place. It's probably different in the political and climate change arena, but in the used car market it's considered rude to negotiate yourself a red hot deal, then drop in that you actually prefer Conflakes and walk away.

“This is the first official act of the new Australian Government, demonstrating my government’s commitment to tackling climate change,” Mr Rudd said.

"This is just the first of many flimsy platforms and grand promises upon which Mr Rudd secured this election. Let's worry about the 'hows' and the ramifications later. At a time when our trade deficit has reached record levels, the last thing Australian industry needs is further impediments to competitiveness," said political analyst and web logger, Aaron Lewis.

K-Rudd has also appointed Julia Gillard to the deputy prime minister.

"She has very mean, skinny lips," said Mr Lewis.

"It is trifling and puerile to judge a woman, or a man, in the political arena by their lips!" commented Mr Rudd,"Ms Gillard has numerous and innovative hair styles."



As at 9:06pm EST 3 December 2007, interest rates have not risen under the labour government.