Has Australia Caught the Spring Bug… On the Brink of Winter?
Sitting in a "Global Politics" classroom at the far end of a university campus in Western Sydney, such questions were hindered in my concentration.
Discourse which began contrasting a dictatorship whose actions align with the opinion of its people, and a democracy whose actions were contrary to its people's will, led to the criticism of the Australian parliamentary government system itself.
There loomed within the classroom a sense of discontent with the functioning of the government, and even discourse of solid transformation. Despite the Australian government having a two party system - Labour and Liberal - it was prevailing that neither of the parties were representative of the opinions of Australian citizens.
Here I was in a university of a first world nation, whose government is seen to be of the model representations of democracy, listening to people complain of the lack of democracy and representation among its citizens.
The problems raised however did not seem about individualism, rather, there was the impression that people want a say in government decisions and legislation, namely in their approach to foreign policy.
There was a general consensus that in the current political situation, both parties are indifferent with a priority for power over democracy, leaving little room for the prevailing of a collective conscience. Thus, when voting, one votes for whoever they despise less, not who they believe will fulfil the role of leadership efficiently. This was not the case however five years ago, when after a decade of right winged liberal rule under John Howard, middle class citizens celebrated the success of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister. He set records of popularity in Newspoll polling in his first two years of office.
However, what led to a sudden decline in support from factional members of the parliament, and (Prime Minister Vice) Julia Gillard's overly confident challenge to a leadership ballot, subsequently leading Mr Rudd to step down.
"Israel" knew Rudd was too dud
The unexpected withdrawal of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in 2010 by his then vice, Julia Gillard was only a minor example of the far reaching power and influence of the Zionist regime.
With such overwhelming support for the "Kevin O' seven" campaign, labour supporters were ear-marked after believing they had finally overcome the conservative right winged puppet ruling under Liberal leader John Howard.
The Rudd government introduced major reforms in not only domestic, but foreign affairs alike, with equality and fairness at the core of his policy approach, and steered the nation out of the effects of the Global financial crisis. His goal was based on "the inevitable inequalities of the market with a commitment to fairness for all'.
Of the most noteworthy highlights of his career was his apology to the indigenous Australians on 13th February 2008, after decades of snubbing the importance of such a simple yet deeply heart-felt accomplishment.
Although Rudd had chosen his ministers himself, a break from tradition, there seemed to be a static energy pulling them away from him.
After decades of a strong friendship with "Israel" for Australia, Rudd appeared to be the critical friend, who said "Yes, you can't get away with it anymore".
He first criticised the building of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and East al-Quds (Jerusalem), stating "The position of the Australian government has long been clear. We do not support new settlement construction and the reason is that it undermines the prospects of the successful prosecution of ‘peace' negotiations."
This however was not the only stance to have surprised "Israeli" officials, but his request to allow international inspection of "Israel's" nuclear facilities was highly controversial.
In an interview with "The Australian" in 2010, he said ""Our view has been consistent for a long period of time, that all states in the region should adhere to the NPT, and that includes "Israel"...And therefore their nuclear facility should be subject to IAEA inspection."
"Israeli" officials responded in surprise, one stating "I don't remember any Australian minister saying ("Israel's") facilities should be put under inspection." Another went on to saying "It is very surprising; first of all, as we are not signatories to the NPT we are not bound by its obligations; and, secondly, the NPT has proven to be ineffective. Its signatories include Iran, Syria, Libya and Iraq, which should speak for itself."
Perhaps one of the most harmful actions of his career as Prime minister was his expulsion of an "Israeli" diplomat after the forged passport row involving the stolen identities of four Australians in early 2010, before his decline. The identities were used by "Israeli" Mossad agents to allow the murder of Hamas operative Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai.
One Australian MP, despite condemning the misuse of Australian passports, stated that "Australia has always been a good friend of "Israel" and I have no doubt that this relationship will remain intact."
In January 2009, Ms Gillard, who was acting PM, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with "Israel's" bombing of Hamas in Gaza, regardless of a barrage of demonstrations from pro-Palestinian groups.
Prior to her being sworn into office, an "Israeli" official, referring to her claimed: "She wants to be Australia's first female prime minister and she knows that means currying favour with the Jews."
And Santa Clause, alongside his Australian elves, fulfilled her first wish, but Kevin was still buzzing around her as foreign minister. Second wish, came true, Rudd resigned with honour, before getting booted out. Wish no.3, Gillard reinforced her position by getting re-elected by the parliament members earlier this year.
Mid Last year, Rudd contested Gillard's stance alongside US-"Israeli" votes against the right of Palestinian statehood, but his calls fell on deaf ears.
What does the future hold for Australians? With the rapid decline in popularity of both Labour and Opposition leaders, what will Australians result to?
Source: moqawama.org
