Novices at the wheel of state - The Australian

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Psychologists would almost certainly have something to say about a leader who surrounds himself with young, inexperienced operators to the exclusion of more mature people who could constructively challenge his policies and arguments.

If David Marr's Quarterly Essay analysis that Rudd has rage at his core is accurate, it could be that he simply can't handle critical advice.

Well there you go. It explains a lot. GenY is running the country and their front is a bedraggled Kevin Rudd.

Surrounding yourself, as Prime Minister, with young, inexperienced blokes, and allowing them to take on a more powerful role than your elected comrades is dangerous, if not, questionable. 

I do wonder what Mrs Rudd thinks of this odd relationship?

Seriously Kevin? Is this for real? I now have a different view of you, and as the country's Prime Minister, this disturbs me greatly. Judge for yourself, but frankly, its a worry!

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