Further to yesterday's post ...

[blamebrampton]

The Prime Minister: I have asked the Federal Police to investigate this matter. I would point out that on the occasions I have cocked up in the past I have come straight before the Australian public and the media to say 'Terribly sorry, I seem to have cocked up.' Lying is not really part of my character, have you noticed that I am almost preternaturally earnest and my parents did well to name me Kevin?

The Leader of the Opposition (who has spent all week saying 'You did it!'): Oh, look! Elvis! *runs*

Australian public: Well, that was a storm in a teacup, wasn't it? Is there anything on the telly? Did you hear that Bell Shakespeare is doing Pericles? I'm pretty sure that's not Elvis ...

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[vaysh11.livejournal.com]

*headdesk*

What about poor Mr. Grech?

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Appears to be hiding, and who can blame him?

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

Ah that's what happens when you have political capital left to spend.

Our lot tried that honesty line we'd laugh. A lot.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

The last three Australian Prime Ministers have all been fascinating in their responses to error.

Keating would say "Yeah? So fucking what?' Howard would say 'Sorry? What? I think you're mistaken.'

Rudd says: 'You're quite right, and in fact, the margin of error was not $15 million as you have suggested, but $15.75 million. Furthermore, the error came about not due to errors in calculation from the department involved, but because the fundamental model we have been using to calculate has systemic flaws. Here is the 634 page report I have compiled this morning ...'

There is a reason we call him the Ruddbot ...

And yes, I cannot talk about British politics at the moment as I am torn between laughter and tears. With the possible addition of a spot of headdesking.

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

We're laughing. Lots.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I suppose the ducks are happy ...

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

Apparently the duck house didn't work and all the ducks died.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Oh for fuck's sake. Could he not have built a fence or bought a llama or some other duck-defending device? How hard is it?

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

Foxes are rather bright. He'd already tried the fence.

Don't be silly - he'd never be able to get a llama on expenses.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

There are plenty of good fox-proof fences, they just require effort to install and maintain. I bet the lazy sod couldn't be bothered.

And surely it could have been listed as Peruvian trade meeting materials? Or alternative textile sources investigation?

[shiv5468.livejournal.com]

I'm sure his gardener was the lazy one. He couldn't even be bothered to be personally lazy about it.

The Guardian is making me giggle though, with headlines that all the Tories have been embarrassed and carefully failing to mention that the Labour MP's are the ones being investigated by the poliss.

[pushdragon.livejournal.com]

I love your take on KRudd especially.

Although I disagree on one point - Howard would say "Really? Look over there! An illegal immigrant!"

[hollyxu.livejournal.com]

Well, you're luckier than us Canucks. Harper is just plain evil. (And he'd throw burning gasoline on whoever dared to suggest he was wrong.)

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is far, far better to have the world's dullest PM than practically any of the alternatives. I am fond of his greyness ;-)

[shocolate.livejournal.com]

you think he's grey... in a decade you'll find out he was sleeping with Edwina Currie at the time... and never sleep again...

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Ah, now I have had first-hand experience of both, and I have to say that KRudd is even duller than Major. I know, I know, it's hard to believe. But KRudd does not even attempt to convince anyone he is an actual human, while Major did try and present himself as a softer alternative to The Lady.

And thanks for bringing that up. Did you see the last Australian Prime Minister, John Howard? He, too, had an extensive affair. I find it incomprehensible that their spouses desired either of them, let alone anyone else!

[shocolate.livejournal.com]

I try and put it down to teh Power being an Aphrodisiac thing... and then I think JOHN MAJOR???

[shadowedkit.livejournal.com]

*amused* Sounds like Helen Clark could do to learn from him :-)

Don't you just love politics where the issue comes back to bite them?

*makes a reminder to see Bram's previous post- have to shoot away for real life.*

[pushdragon.livejournal.com]

yes hello Bell Shakespeare is doing Pericles AND THE PROMOS FEATURE MARCUS GRAHAM WITH NO SHIRT ON ..... Who can think about politics with distractions like these?

I was planning go to the Melbourne season with friends of like tastes but if you were prepared to overlook the crass exploitation of Marcus Graham's glorious chest (have another look - it really is pretty) and go to the Sydney season, I'm just noting that I do happen to be in town during the Sydney run ...

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

YES YES YES YES YES!

Ahem ... Why, that sounds like a delightful evening. Would you mind if Mr Brammers tagged along, he is v fond of the Bard (though he is also a slug, so he may leave us to be girly and cultured on our own).

[pushdragon.livejournal.com]

Not at all, I'd love to meet Mr Brammers.

My time in Sydney is a bit hazy around the edges right now, but it should be set in stone by tomorrow or Tuesday, then we can set a date. Nom nom nom!