Oh. After the China War, Boer War, Egyptian Rebellion etc, we don't require too much "good". Australians are generally scornful of idealism. On the other hand, we are wary of using force when the consequences are unclear. The world's largest Muslim country is right next door after all.
When Kevin Rudd tells your PM that we are in for the "long haul", he means a lot longer than two years.
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Date: 2008-02-18 08:57 pm (UTC)When Kevin Rudd tells your PM that we are in for the "long haul", he means a lot longer than two years.