I am not sure about the chosen leader but he does seem to be part of the gang and doing as he is told.
Even though the idea has been considered a write off recently he is not giving up. More to the point. The US is backing the idea. Off course they
would!
The Prime Minister this month proposed an Asia-Pacific community to develop habits of co-operation and to avoid "succumbing to the perception
that future conflict within our region may somehow be inevitable".
Senator McCain's lead adviser on Asia, Mike Green, said that while the Republican nominee supports the concept, "it's a mistake to set up something
like this and give a 'pass' on democracy".
If they could use Australia as a bond to unite the US with China half their battle would be done. And with Krudd being as friendly with the Chinese
as he is he is the perfect candidate. How else did he manage to become PM?
"I don't think Kevin Rudd is afraid to articulate this part of the vision. It would be a mistake to try to be more Asian than the Asians and to
embrace the values-neutral language the Chinese are comfortable with."
Mr Rudd did not mention the promotion of democracy or shared values in his speech proposing the community. It is a condition that nations such as
China, Vietnam and Burma would be unlikely to accept.
The outgoing Bush Administration nevertheless has given Mr Rudd's proposal its initial approval.
So the potential incoming and current outgoing Presidents both like the idea. Surprised? Didn’t think so
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