(June 30, 2013 at 2:59 am)Justtristo Wrote: I remember reading reports in the press that many in ALP parliamentary party thought they could lose the 2010 federal election if Rudd had continued remaining leader. Plus Rudd's leadership style aggravated many in the caucus, because he did not lead like a Labor Party leader should (in their opinion). Any excuse how many weak, was enough for those caucus members aggravated by Rudd to topple him.Make no mistake, it was merely four faction leaders with the support of union heavyweight Paul Howes who rolled Rudd. The factional nature of the ALP is what makes the party so volatile.
Rudd was a dysfunctional prime minister. He's also a thoroughly horrible person.
For Religion & Health see:[/b][/size] Williams & Sternthal. (2007). Spirituality, religion and health: Evidence and research directions. Med. J. Aust., 186(10), S47-S50. -LINK
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke