As an Australian who voted for Kevin Rudd's team, I can tell you it feels great to vote out a lying, cheating bunch of neoconservatives. This bunch of bandits (howard + co) ignored national security and global warming and has paid a heavy price at the ballot box. Fortunately for us, voting is compulsory, so I think that you Americans will have a hard time removing your neocons from office. Take heart from our result, global warming is real and will now be addressed by the Australian people...by signing the Kyoto Protocol to begin with. Happy New Year.

Er... the Liberals ignored national security?
What national security policy do you believe wasn't pursued with enough commitment during the past 12 years?
Can you name 1 that was ignored?

I'm glad that governments are taking responsibility about our earth. It is sad to know that the US is the only country not taking that position. I'm often concerned about what we're leaving to our grandchildren. I'm glad that Australians are taking that step. Thank you Mr. Rudd.

I'm glad that governments are taking responsibility about our earth. It is sad to know that the US is the only country not taking that position. I'm often concerned about what we're leaving to our grandchildren. I'm glad that Australians are taking that step. Thank you Mr. Rudd.

I think this is great, but I am a bit concerned... Didn't John Safran prove Kevin Rudd to be a vampire only a few short years ago. Then again, it was only a comedy TV show...