Politicians: Liars? You think...?

Well our Prime Miniature, would never normally surprise me with anything he says or does, as he is predictable in avoiding answers to questions, and a well documented liar. (Think GST, children overboard.. etc)

Mr Kevin Rudd (ALP) also believes that, and in fact called the PM a liar on Lateline last night..

..These documents today demonstrate that we have an Australian Prime Minister who is a liar. I've never called the Prime Minister a liar before and I use the term precisely and intentionally.

Wow! For once someone going for the neck.. Hopefully it will do some damage!

The comment that surprised me from the PM's mouth recently was from two separate interviews with UK TV stations. He was asked about the future of the Monachy in Australia. He replied:

I think it is very unlikely that this country will become a Republic while the present Queen is on the throne, very unlikely.

Pressed on whether he thought we would see Prince Charles as King of Australia, the PM said:

Well, that is a matter for the Australian people, and I believe in democracy.

If the Australian people want to change the system, they will. But if they don't, they won't. The only prediction that I make is that I do not believe that this country will become a Republic while the Queen is on the throne.

For a Monarchist, that's one hell of a concession. In my view it almost concedes defeat. Once the poor old Queen no longer our the Head of the State - the monarchist movement in Australia will be dead! Hooray! Lets hope that, as mentioned in a previous blog, it's just a matter of time before Australia votes to become a Republic!