Commentary
Many of the observations made about Australia’s choice of its new ambassador to Washington, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, are less than flattering.
A former Labor Premier and Senate Deputy Leader, Kristina Keneally, once described him on Sky News as a “psychopathic narcissist.” She made those observations confirming other Labor colleagues shared her assessment when there was speculation Rudd was wanting the U.N. Secretary General’s position.
One wonders what her observations would be today on his appointment to such a vital post as Australia’s ambassador to the United States.
Not being able to set his own agenda and having to spend his life trying to make others look good besides being polite and courteous is not a task that will come naturally to His Excellency Ambassador Rudd….