Kevin Rudd on ABC 730

[@YogonKalisto]

couldnt be more happy with the choice of ambassador, that jab at murdock at the end was priceless

[@trisha7162]

The timing couldn't be better ,feel a lot safer with a level head and a great negotiater in charge

[@paulweston285]

Ambassador Tin Tin

[@judysimpson3774]

You edited this comment and still couldn't spell Murdoch properly. Breathtaking!! Kevin's not the Messiah that he thinks he is. Therese pulls all of Kevin's strings, is she going to the US?

[@trisha7162]

@@judysimpson3774 .Well, Judy must be quite "heady" up there in your lofty place .The smugness must be quite stifling .Thnx for your critique

[@panayotisdamianakis3658]

@@judysimpson3774 Kevin is Therese. Have you seen the film, Psycho?

[@eat_the_pudding]

Glad to have u back Big Kev

[@EricaNernie]

So glad we have a wise, experienced person like Mr Rudd to represent Australia's interests.

[@schrenk-d]

If only he was still our leader ...

[@soulsurvivor8293]

​@@schrenk-d None the less, he is a fantastic pick for the job. If only we could have Paul Keating as ambassador to China at the same time. Keating has an equally impressive knowledge and understanding of China as Rudd has of the US. Add to that Rudd's particular expertise in American/Chinese relations, trade and foreign policy. Keatings primary expertise is more economics, investment, foreign policy and Business & Industry of China. Keating's experience with the USA was only really from when he was PM really. If we could have both in these respective Ambassadorial roles; They could work towards a more peacful and diplomatic solution between these two Global Super powers. Honestly, I'm well over both the US and China interfering with our nation and causing tension in our region. They both need to back off and chill out.

[@Dale-r1m]

@@schrenk-dbring back the Pink batts! Too many apprentices alive these days!

[@thebigstick5540]

God bless you Kevin, you're such a legend

[@deanhunter1753]

Bahahahaha

[@joythought]

Brilliant barb at the end for Murdoch

[@geoffgorlick790]

It's funny how 7 9 and 10 are squawking about superannuation holders with 3 million have to pay working man tax, and Kevin is negotiating around the super powers of the world so we don't destroy each other over who manufacturers what. Thanks Kev.

[@tzz89]

Eyes on the prize. A true Aussie legend working in Australia's and them world's best interests

[@soulsurvivor8293]

​@@tzz89 Absolutely. Rudd is the best person for this job right now. Even as mildly dismissive of Keating's remarks Rudd is, he still respects him and his opinion's to a degree. They don't need to see eye to eye on everything for them to respect one another. That aside; As disparaging as most media have been to Keating's remarks, Keating isn't completely wrong either. Keating is an absolute Legend in his own right as well. Given what both Rudd and himself have said about China's position & the undeniable escalation the US have been upto. Honestly we need to US to back off to defuse the situation. I'm not willing to concede to any of China's demand's but they won't listen to anyone with the massive build up of US forces in the region. At the end of the day, the US isn't going to be able to dissuade China by escalation of force. This is our region, not the US's. Japan, India, both Korea's, Other SE Asian nations, our pacific island nations, New Zealand and Australia need to all enter into diplomatic talks with China. Our entire region needs to come together to discuss and attempt to resolve the numerous issues surrounding & involving China. Because honestly, it's not hoing to end well to any one of us in our region if full blown War breaks out with Chima. We need to try to fix this before the CCP goes full Putin or they get fed up with the US poking & proding them, clearly attempting to provoke a War. A War we Australians would inevitably be dragged into by the US...

[@CityThatCannotBeCaptured]

Yes what a shame Sarah Ferguson took on hosting ABC Insiders because in that short time, in the eyes of Australians, she fell from very respected journalist to complete LNP suck-up. Kev of course, is his usual brilliant self and still loved and respected by Australians.

[@Kustom2170]

Well said Geoff 👏🏽

[@Kustom2170]

@@soulsurvivor8293 I and many others that actually understand the underlying issues that have unfolded recently do acknowledge the importance of Kevin being the speaker for the Australian people. Kevin is needed now more than ever, not just for Australia but for all the allies alike ✌🏽

[@lazyxknight685]

This guy was born and raised in Nambour, on the Sunshine coast QLD. Remember lads if he got out the hole. So can you. Follow your dreams - someone also born in Nambour

[@biastv1234]

Well done Mr Rudd.

[@RealisticMgmt]

On’ya Ruddy! Keep up the great work! Love your insights

[@TheDennyBros]

Congradulations Rudd! Couldnt have asked for a better man. Leading the charge in keeping Australia together as a nation and country among world leaders.

[@petermcdonough6383]

Maybe because China still remembers how they were treated in the past by the US and the Collective West, especially the British.

[@LeCheeseMaster]

@2:13 Kevin please, Australia may well not have the weapons mass destruction, but it is no secret that we're housing nuclear capable long range bombers in Queensland. I presume you don't intend this as a sleight of hand, you're one of the few Australian politicians I judge as transparent. But this might not matter when the US sees us as an unsinkable aircraft carrier and China makes of these things what it will.

[@dekumutant]

"nuclear capable" is a meaningless tag without actual nuclear weapons

[@Snoop_Dugg]

He was a tad disingenuous

[@Qantz]

@@dekumutant how naive

[@joythought]

Congratulations. What a great choice for Australia and appropriate given the tide of events where China is at the centre of Australia's relationship with the US.

[@mamadukanAU]

This person, works so hard for Australia it's unbelievable. No one is better positioned than MR RUDD to represent Australia outside.

[@brothermaynard3200]

You're serious aren't you?

[@Jon.Morimoto]

​@@brothermaynard3200 Lusberry is seriously delusional, just like KRudd.

[@AK-mv1yc]

Thank god your in this position Mr Rudd. Imagine if big pig Hockey stayed in the job...

[@trisha7162]

Your giving me nightmares🙄

[@VokeVideo]

Thank God for this. I couldn't think of a better job for this great man (except President of the USA, that would be even better.) Thanks Kevin. Lawrence Hobart.

[@c8Lorraine1]

Pleasure to listen to a conversation with an intelligent, knowledgeable and passionate man. Well respected on both sides of the Pacific.

[@mariasevdalis2988]

Paul Keating said it better yesterday. He didn't mince his words like Kevin Rudd has now. Turnball basically agreed with Keating. Kevin has to be careful when he goes to USA and try to stay neutral

[@geoffgorlick790]

Some what diplomatic...is exactly what we need in turbulent times...isn't it?

[@TaureanTrish]

Congratulations Mr Rudd! We couldn't have chosen a better man for the job!

[@jackreacher8858]

AAHH ! the parting shot was BRILLIANT ! Touche Mr RUDE haha !

[@Bobafe77a]

Kevin Rudd. The best prime minister we have had in a generation.

[@wajidali-yp4nl]

Great leader to explain such wisely.

[@bimma320]

Probably one of the best diplomatic minds of my generation, wasted as PM. I wish you well Kevin.

[@beesplaining1882]

Why do we fear our biggest trading partner? Because our biggest protector said so, that's why!

[@spankmeflanders1466]

they are a bit sketch, you have to admit. its clear they wanna take down the USA, and if they have to take us out to get there they would

[@tingtong5898]

Our biggest trading partner also has the biggest military build-up in the world. Geopolitics is complex but try to keep up.

[@bp56789]

You obviously know Jack about China. Educate yourself before being outraged.

[@emceeboogieboots1608]

And who are they most likely to be protecting us from?🤔

[@beesplaining1882]

@@tingtong5898 that's scary? Our biggest protector has 900 foreign military bases (not counting "Black Sites"!) spends 3 times as much and likes perpetual wars.

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

The CCP shot themselves in the foot. You reap what you sow. They brought this upon themselves, etc. They have no right to complain if they're the ones being aggressive in the first place.

[@darthex0]

Please, it's CPC not CCP. If you're going to accuse someone of something, get their acronym right.

[@spankmeflanders1466]

@@darthex0 the heck are you on about lmao

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

@@darthex0 Both acronyms refer to the exact same government, they're just worded differently. One is used by China whilst the other is used outside of China. And as I am not a Chinese citizen, I am not going to abide to the politically correct term.

[@darthex0]

​@@Is_This_Really_Necessary No they arn't. It's the Communist Party of China. CPC. The CCP is a foreign delineation, forwarded by simpletons, who like to equate it to the CCCP or the soviet union. It's a simple mistake made by simpletons to migrate the hate.

[@darthex0]

​@@spankmeflanders1466 It's above your head. Just call them Oceania. Thats what you want, a perpetual enemy?

[@aheat3036]

Over-analytical rambling government bureaucrat!… This man just loves to hear himself talk!

[@petermcgrath5215]

Be smart Rudd .... Realise China's No1 value is "it's appearance".. Never criticize or blame them publicly (like Morrison's childish mistake) .. ALWAYS BE TACTFUL... Please

[@YogonKalisto]

could you envisage anything but tact from this man?

[@trisha7162]

No comparison between Rudd and Morrison.the lying grifter

[@panayotisdamianakis3658]

@Peter Mcgrath | So you agree, China is all show, no go.

[@baileyhallfilms]

a red hot take good luck Kev in your new role :)

[@Dale-r1m]

The first Australian Trans man to be Ambassador! Congratulations 🎉

[@CuriousPersonUSA]

I have learned from you so much over the years and I hope that you will be able to continue giviving talks on regular basis after starting your new role as Australia's ambassador to the US.

[@primafacie5029]

Did NOT like him as PM but once out of mainstream politics he's an interesting cat

[@Suchabigboi]

That last comment was amazing

[@rhysjohn8951]

Love you kev enjoy NYC m8

[@paulweston285]

His favorite strip club is there

[@brothermaynard3200]

Ffs. Reading some of the comments below, never in my life have I seen such a conga line of sycophants...

[@Blackey989]

Strange seeing ya in a blue tie 🤣

[@sarcasmo57]

Seems 90% of journalists cant say 习。

[@alejandropflucker4857]

AT LEAST THIS GUY WITH HUGE COMMON SENSE , SMART AND COLD HEAD.......ASK FOR PATHS OF COEXISTENCE INSTEAD OF CONFRONTATION AND POSSIBLE WAR....FEW PEOPLE EXPRESS THIS WAY TODAY .... I CONGRSTULATE HIM FOR HIS WORRIES AND SENSE OF URGENCY TO TRANSMIT THAT MESSAGE........

[@alexlanning712]

Kevin Rudd reminds me of Neville Chamberlain, pre-WWII

[@brutechurchill]

NO TO AUST DIGITAL ID'S! (social credit schemes) NO CASHLESS MONETARY SYSTEMS! (Govt monitoring and control)

[@emceeboogieboots1608]

Except for those that want them! Otherwise that would be government interference and cancel culture by outsiders wouldn't it

[@netizencapet]

The host asks THE question... is Australia placing a target on its back by being the US lapdog and signing a raw deal for overpriced subs that will be there in....2040, and that entail the US getting perpetual docking rights. The answer pure and simple is: YES. Notice how Rudd deflects into the irrelevant with talk of nukes and WMDs, when conventional warfare, trade embargo and blockade are much more relevant forms of offense which Australia is not only risking but outright courting by joining up for this Aukus balderdash. The Aussies should chart a middle course. I thought the ABC interviewer was just spot on in this interview. The very argument that Rudd raises about China's navy being the largest is one of the first reasons why Australia should be charting a middle course!

[@maxa1152]

Mr Rod, at least you spelt it out. Now all we need is bunkers.

[@polarbear5496]

All dictatorships have one thing in common..... A: Human Rights suffer the most over the people they control.

[@meeep520]

When you corner a mice - it will Bite, period.

[@girrig97]

Was this today?

[@litan1127]

Yes

[@HOTD108_]

Yes, it was on ABC1 roughly an hour ago. I caught the last few minutes of it there.

[@GreenDistantStar]

I hope a better job is made of this than the prime ministership.

[@NathanCroucher]

Just need the EU to get on board to help take on that dangerous enemy of the world.... The US. Side note, what rudd says here is not what he says elsewhere, depends on who and where he's being interviewed.

[@Erik-gg2vb]

Both Australia and Japan should have the nuclear deterrent.

[@PhilipWong55]

The United States is the wealthiest country in the world and have the most powerful military for the last seventy-eight years. This led some Americans to believe that they are exceptional and that there are natural laws that ensure their position as the number one nation on earth forever. As such, the US feels justified to use all necessary means to maintain its dominance and will take any steps necessary to prevent any potential rivals from growing too strong. The CIA was involved in covert operations that resulted in mass killings of communists in over 22 countries. More than 500,000 innocent Indonesian civilians disappeared in 1965-1966. To make the world safe for democracy, the US has caused the deaths of tens of millions of people in its conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. China believes that a multipolar world is essential for global development, where every country has the opportunity to realize its full economic potential. This approach emphasizes cooperation between nations rather than competition, to achieve a shared vision of prosperity for all. While the US prioritizes its position as the sole superpower, China advocates for a more inclusive and cooperative approach that allows for the development of all nations. In the last forty-four years, the Chinese military has not used its weapons to kill a single person outside its territory. China will not be lured into war. The US has chronic domestic problems, including a national debt of over $31 trillion, economic inequality, inflation, healthcare, education, racial inequality, infrastructure, housing affordability, homelessness, the opioid epidemic, and gun violence. The country's political leaders are deeply divided and hostile to each other. Both parties have identified China as their "most consequential threat" and the source of their problems. Many believe that China must be weakened before it becomes any stronger. The US is using Taiwan to provoke China into a war and preparing to fight in that manner. The US population is whipped up to see Chinese threats everywhere. A weather balloon is seen as a threat, as is a port crane and even TikTok. Sanction chopsticks, noodles, and cloth sewing machines, they have dual uses. Chopsticks could poke someone's eyes and blind them, noodles could be fed to PLA soldiers, and sewing machines could be used to make military-grade uniforms. China is Australia's largest trading partner, outpacing the combined purchases of the next three. Our export to China stands at 10.4% of our GDP. Our military budget is less than 2% of our GDP. AUKUS is a tactical masterstroke, leveraging our robust trade surplus with China to acquire five ‘highest quality’ secondhand Virginia-class nuclear-powered cruise missile hunter-killer fast-attack submarines to attack our biggest trading partner. With the deployment of these submarines, we have the power to bring their entire global sea-borne trade to a standstill, at any moment of our choosing. If another country stations its military on your territory and you have no control over that military, then you are a client state of that country. This indicates that they do not trust you to remain loyal. You have surrendered your sovereignty to that country, especially if you don't station your military in that country. The US stations its military in all of its allies. Client states do as they are told by their patron.

[@UUBrahman]

Former Prime Minister twice, Foreign Minister once (I think), so how is Ambassador a career step up? Thanks.

[@horridohobbies]

The *only* reason why China might take military action against Taiwan is if USA succeeds in manipulating Taiwan into separating from the mainland. Will USA do that? Otherwise, we have nothing to fear from China's military expansion, which is China's sovereign obligation to defend itself against US attempts to provoke China into war. Need I remind you about US officials visiting Taiwan? Need I remind you about USA conducting naval exercises in and around the Taiwan Strait?

[@MrGamerxpert]

Ensuring the status quo of Taiwan being protected from invasion isnt threatening unless you are looking for an excuse

[@RWROW]

Is Rupert Murdoch a dual citizen of Australia and the U.S.?

[@AaronSmith-c4n]

❤❤😊

[@MrEtnorb]

Surely that’s Phil Scott.

[@maxsweetman6341]

Kevin is another Americaniised Australian Paul Keating is an ex Australian leader

[@hamsbeach]

So it's ok for the constant aggressive talk by USA

[@johney3734]

should we side with one atomic power vs the other? if there is going to be a nuke war should we not just hug our kids and say sorry?

[@darthex0]

No. You go and find the people who are doing it all and stop them, and help others to do so.

[@johney3734]

@@darthex0 how do I stop a war with the USA and china?

[@johney3734]

@@darthex0 LOL i just watched 7:30 and lara tingle (pardon spelling) was talking about paul keating . at the end she said we should talk about NOT joining war with USA and china and that war games say the USA would lose!!!!! my point is not insane.. what is insane is not talking about joining a war to end life on earth right?

[@aziza928]

He is so under rated.

[@SirQuantization]

Kev you're my hero. It warms my soul, genuinely, to know that someone like you is out there fighting the good fight for the average person. Thank you for your service, dear friend.

[@johney3734]

why do we want subs so bad? our battel plan in the past was fight at the Brisbane river and let the north go... do we plan to defend the north from invasion?

[@sersomeone9704]

Aah yes, the military strategist from youtube comments, we need more of those to defend this country

[@theaussiewhinger]

What the bollocks are you smoking?

[@qcaspian1511]

To close Australia’s defence capability gap.

[@darthex0]

​@@sersomeone9704 yeah yeah, whatever figjam.

[@darthex0]

No they, ASPI, intend to spend as much as possible to force us to war. Like they did in ww1 with the construction of pointless battleships. Like they did in ww2 with the Singapore strategy. Australia represents a tax base to these scum. They'll impoverish us all to secure their corrupt lives, kill us all.

[@johnkruk6929]

Freedom to Julian Assange. contain America with it Hegemonic outlooks

[@lisakong8651]

alas...this job has turned kr hawkish already

[@lexyberesford5373]

Not wanting less populous nations to form alliances is certainly not a posture couched in fairness... Unless, perhaps, you're having serious trouble maintaining your own populus... Food, water, habitability etc. There is an end point to continuous economic growth within a finite system, it's not pretty, and it's well in train right now. Good luck rolling out your strategy into AUKUS policy in your new role Big Kev. ❤️

[@joshaustin-clarke7123]

looks like kevin is gonna be burning in hell too RIP kevin our aussie born ex brother.....

[@johney3734]

orrrr is Kevin not going after Murdock any more? that was his best stick

[@boydenhingston-muir3907]

He will have to “tow the line” more now he is a diplomat.

[@darthex0]

​@@boydenhingston-muir3907 "tow the line"?? We're headed for nuclear war you bozo. Someone has gotta organise something, to stop these criminals.

[@johney3734]

@@boydenhingston-muir3907 yep the people lose voice when ppl take power

[@trisha7162]

Murdoch is "self destructing" at moment .Wonderful to watch

[@bigboy9693]

You can always be assured that labor always scrapes the bottom of the barrel, sending this embarrassment to the USA, I bet he lasts about 12 month's.

[@Dont_Gnaw_on_the_Kitty_1]

Are you saying that pig Hockey was better?

[@ozzybloke4830]

Big boy probably is Hockey.

[@darthex0]

It doesn't matter who we send. It's the USA that's the embarrassment, and I ain't talking about the people.

[@poggers213]

Okay "Big Boy"

[@darthex0]

ADF is an acronym for the, Australian DEFENCE Force. It ain't the AOF!

[@spankmeflanders1466]

what is offensive about what our govt is investing in militarily? you need to put offensive weapons on defensive vessels and on the mainland to protect against all types of attacks, like say tanks or missiles on submarines. Australia is way too tiny to be an offensive military power, don't be silly now

[@darthex0]

​​@@spankmeflanders1466Silly? What is the point in spending money on weapons? To kill people you don't even know. When both sides have the "delete button"? Riddle me that einstein. You obviously failed at "sandpit"

[@Kustom2170]

A standing ovation is what Kevin deserves... well handled sir 🫡

[@paulweston285]

Good ol Tin Tin still up & about !

[@caravanstuff2827]

Right man for the job... he'll love the attention especially from Fox!!.🤣😂♥️🇭🇲🇺🇦

[@trisha7162]

Fox is so "yesterday"🤣🤣🤣

[@sarahjulien2831]

🤣

[@darthex0]

You're one of those Monaco Battalion globalists, who gets payed for Ukrainian content, by the NED right. All laughs, while you collapse our economy and innocent people die. Just so you can shower in the money that comes from dividing the world, to allow for an attack on China. Yeah...everyone loves what your doing...🤪🤡🤬 🇦🇺!!!

[@alvanrigby6361]

The ex PM who speaks in monotones and loves the sound of his own voice.

[@Erickwilliamlee]

First.

[@nealkent]

He wasnt a PM, he was a Dudd on trainer wheels with a Claytons brand of leader of nothing.

[@Ritzer168]

Cope harder

[@spruceschmickington3005]

Literally did the best job of any PM we had in the last 20 years.

[@Dont_Gnaw_on_the_Kitty_1]

He now is Dr Rudd, obtaining this from Cambridge Uni.

[@panayotisdamianakis3658]

@@spruceschmickington3005 That's why he was kicked out of office, twice!

[@spruceschmickington3005]

@@panayotisdamianakis3658 I'm more referring to steering us through a financial crisis that set the blue print every other successful economy copied during covid