After receiving some criticism over leaked memos advising the opposition leader to ignore the latest evidence about the economy and refer to older (and more gloomier) predictions in his election campaigning, it’s reassuring that the man who would be prime-minister has returned to focusing on much more serious and relevant matters such as the contribution, it seems, of British fish to the cause of free speech and liberty:
“We believe in freedom, we believe in literary freedom, we believe in freedom of speech,” Mr Rudd said.
“Salmon Rushdie celebrates that in his life and has paid a very high price for it in terms of his personal liberty.
“He is a person not just of creative talent and ability, but is a person who is gifted with great moral courage.”
Yes, unlike Rudd’s ALP who evidently don’t believe in free speech quite so much.
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He’s just supported his family.
The closer we get to the election the more it seems I will be voting Liberal. At least we know what to expect from Howard and/or Costello (though I doubt Costello will ever be PM).
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