Alright, I haven't been following politics closely because it's pretty mundane stuff until these last two weeks because SMH kept throwing endless political opinion pieces every day and conservative right-wing supporters were busy having a comment war with left-wing proponents all the time. Australian politics has been fraught with turmoil ever since Gillard deposed Rudd three years and two days ago but last night was the final denouement - goodbye Gillard, hello Rudd again. In other words: politics is a screwed up black hole because it makes you 'bitter or better' (according to Rudd) and I cannot believe how two-faced politicians are. Here's a few: Bill Shorten the ambitious ultimate traitor, Penny Wong who defected to Rudd at the last minute and Rudd himself for being a hypocrite and saying he would never contest under Gillard's prime ministership thrice but ultimately going back on his words for the sake of saving ALP from catastrophic defeat. It's difficult to believe the things people will do for power.
I'm a bit sad to see Gillard quit - she wasn't actually that bad of a PM as a vast majority of the public made her out to be. The media's constant denigration of her every action only helped to fuel her declining popularity with the people. She wasn't the perfect politician; but then, no one ever is. Her few failures were the carbon tax which was, and still is hugely unpopular with the people and probably the way she deposed Rudd, which many people still view as unacceptable and justifies her resignation. She wasn't much of a sweet talker and the best communicator either unlike Rudd. She didn't support marriage equality and was an atheist. Many found fault with her because she didn't represent the typical nuclear family since she was in a de facto relationship and childless. That radio host who questioned her about her partner's sexuality was a damn rude dickhead who deserved to be sacked since his taunts were simply uncalled for and were completely disrespectful. I'm fairly certain that radio host would have never questioned Rudd or any other male PMs about their partners' sexuality but Gillard is a woman so of course it was perfectly acceptable to make such remarks. Thus, it's hard to deny that gender politics did play some role in Gillard's falling popularity and resulted in Gillard not getting the respect or credit she deserved as the PM. Regardless, she successfully passed Gonski reforms, fared well despite a hung parliament and helped cushion Australia against the economic crisis. Most importantly, she managed to attain the highest office in the land and has made it clear that a woman can break through the glass ceiling. Ironically, Rudd donned a blue tie yesterday.
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So over politics now - pretty much everyone is a two-faced snitch. I feel so sorry for Gillard! :( I know that ALP was headed for mass defeat in NSW and Victoria with Gillard leading the party and it just happens that Rudd is extremely popular with the people but detested amongst his colleagues, the opposite of Gillard. The Coalition is quite a vicious bunch (anyone seen the Rudd demonisation videos?) and I can definitely see why young people aren't voting for them. Abbott is a major slimeball with dubious policies that only cater to the well-off.
In other news: I've missed the days where I get to chill! Attended A's surprise party on Sunday - have to say a big thank you to V for thinking of such a lovely extremely well-received present! :D I say this a lot but it's so hard to find birthday gifts for people I am very good friends with. I know them extremely well... I just don't know what to get them. Many have sufficient funds to buy what they want so I dunno, I feel a bit lost when thinking of presents to give. It's a weird phenomenon. Also got around to rewatching Sherlock since I need to take a longggg break from dramas and it's amazeballs. Seriously. I finally get the 'I AM SHERLOCKED' thing and I gotta say, I am Sherlocked too! 'Hounds of Baskerville' was definitely the scariest episode; it was reminiscent of DW's 'Blink' or 'Weeping Angels' (Moffat). When I finished, I was legit wondering what I should do with my life. LOL. Need to wait until November until season 3 comes out....that's a damn long time. Though S and I just bought Volume 1 of Sherlock Holmes today to read! So exciting :) Also got hooked on Criminal Minds since I'm a sucker for crime shows. Work starts next week and I feel apprehensive. Boy, did we grow up fast...
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