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Bad news for the Brethren:

Federal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd says he will not meet members of the Christian sect the Exclusive Brethren.

Maybe if they took off their clothes. Meanwhile, Kevin has regained his memory:

KEVIN RUDD: What I can absolutely recall is that there was nothing inappropriate as far as my behaviour was concerned.

KERRY O’BRIEN: You can recall that with certainty, yourself?

KEVIN RUDD: Yes.

Previously:

[Rudd] said he could not recall what happened at the night spot because he had “had too much to drink”.

“If my behaviour caused any offence to anybody whatsoever that evening, I of course wholeheartedly apologise,” he said.

No need to apologise if you’re certain you did nothing wrong, mate.

Posted by Tim B. on 08/22/2007 at 07:04 AM
  1. Personally, I don’t think Rudd has much to lose by not meeting the E. Brethren. They’re a high control group, if not an outright cult. The Open Brethren are much nicer, if you can stomach constant references to Dispensationalism. Id Rudd refused to meet with the Scientologists, I’d be equally unphased.

    Posted by AlburyShifton on 2007 08 22 at 07:14 AM • permalink

  2. I heard the nightclub’s owner say that Rudd and Co were in his establishment for only fifteen minutes on that fateful night. Rudd says he was too drunk to remember walking in and out of the place - begs the question, what does he think he did that night? What imagined exploit is he suppressing here?

    Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 22 at 07:19 AM • permalink

  3. #1 - I’ve find I’m feeling more like one of the Extruded Brethren lately.

    Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 22 at 07:22 AM • permalink

  4. Rudd also said that he’d never been to a club like that before, which changed to, yes, once at Uni, which will obviously change again at some point.

    Posted by Nic on 2007 08 22 at 07:34 AM • permalink

  5. Swinish, who knows what indescribably foul, sewage filled lake of hideously grotesque perversion exists beneath the mild-mannered facade of the Kruddster?

    I only know that to find out would involve endless hours dredging through all that is most degrading in human behaviour. How do I know this? Easy. Consider the following:

    - he is a queenslander with a penchant for things medical (and possibly pineapples)
    - Peter Beattie used to like him, but now does not (that has to be significant)
    - he liked working in DFAT (and Indonesia is swarming with former current Australian diplomats kiddie-diddlers

    and most damning of all

    - he has Julia Gillard AKA Beryl “The Pegger” Hacksaw as his deputy

    MarkL
    Canberra

    Posted by MarkL on 2007 08 22 at 07:36 AM • permalink

  6. Turns out he’s a chronic self-abuser. It’s all his guilt that’s blinding him, wiped the slate clean, so to speak.

    Posted by CB on 2007 08 22 at 07:42 AM • permalink

  7. MarkL
    You could have stopped at ‘he is a queenslander’.
    It’s a long time since I was there, but they are a different species inside that border. Kind of like a passing UFO’s hatch popped open and half the crew spilled out.
    Jeez, I think we’ll both need identity makeovers after this.

    Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 22 at 07:45 AM • permalink

  8. It wasn’t me.
    I didn’t do it.

    I can’t remember.
    I was too drunk.

    I didn’t do anything wrong.
    I’m sorry.*


    * he stole that from Peter Beattie.

    *****

    Are they working you too hard Swinish?

    Posted by kae on 2007 08 22 at 07:46 AM • permalink

  9. MarkL and Swinish...

    Toast.

    signed:
    An angry Queenslander.

    Posted by kae on 2007 08 22 at 07:49 AM • permalink

  10. The Krudder says he hasn’t met with the Exclusive Brethren.

    That’s today’s recollection, who knows what Kev’s unreliable memory might throw up tomorrow?

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 07:49 AM • permalink

  11. Kae, you’re not a Queenslander, you’re a Sydneysider in exile.

    Posted by Crossie on 2007 08 22 at 07:53 AM • permalink

  12. kae, it hasn’t changed a bit. I thought of a new corporate slogan:
    “What we sell is computers. What we manufacture is loose ends.”
    Worth a billboard or two, surely.

    Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 22 at 07:54 AM • permalink

  13. I’ve probably bought myself some trouble here too:
    How To Test A Total Stranger’s Sense Of Humour.

    Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 22 at 07:57 AM • permalink

  14. It’s curious how the media and politicians get exercised about a group who, according to Bob Brownout, control their people and don’t let their women work.
    If our media and lunatic fringe pollies want to confront religious fundies, they don’t have to look too far to find them. Have they the guts to do so?
    If, in the final analysis, they sell us out to the wrong group, I will be ... never mind.

    Posted by blogstrop on 2007 08 22 at 07:57 AM • permalink

  15. What gets curiouser is that the club owner knew exactly who Mr. Krudd was after 4 years. This is the same Kruddster who left after 40 minutes and didn’t spring for a lap dance, the cheap bastard. How did the guy know who Krudd was in the first place?

    Lets see.

    100 dudes a night 6 nights a week open 50 weeks of the year…. = 30,000 dudes through the door that year…. 120,000 since 2003.

    And the club owner recalls Mr. krudd!! yea right!

    Who the fuck are these people kidding? Who got to the club owner?

    Posted by ice on 2007 08 22 at 07:57 AM • permalink

  16. Oh yeah, Crossie, like that’s going to save me.

    Posted by SwinishCapitalist on 2007 08 22 at 07:58 AM • permalink

  17. I’d never heard of the Exclusive Brethren until driving home tonight, but if Bob Brown and Kevni hate them, they must have a lot going for them.

    Posted by Ubique on 2007 08 22 at 07:59 AM • permalink

  18. #11
    Whatchoo mean?

    I didn’t make that anonymous threat…

    It wasn’t me.
    I didn’t do it.

    I can’t remember.
    I was too drunk.

    I didn’t do anything wrong.
    I’m sorry.

    Posted by kae on 2007 08 22 at 08:07 AM • permalink

  19. #12
    You mean they still haven’t got their shit together? Sheesh.

    Though krudd knows all about loose ends…

    Posted by kae on 2007 08 22 at 08:08 AM • permalink

  20. #13
    I already did.

    Posted by kae on 2007 08 22 at 08:10 AM • permalink

  21. Rudd had no problem meeting with the Non-Exclusive Sisterhood, so what’s his beef with the Brethren?

    Kevin Rudd in a remake of The Lost Weekend: looks like a winner!

    Posted by paco on 2007 08 22 at 08:10 AM • permalink

  22. The Exclusive Brethren are w-e-i-r-d.
    We’re not even talking Jehovah’s Witness type fanaticism here, they are another level beyond.
    If you leave the Brethren or renounce the teachings, they have a funeral for you. That includes your immediate family. They will then never speak to you again, even if you’re right in front of them.
    Not only that, somehow they seem to be swimming in cash, the lot of them. I have no idea why.

    Posted by daddy dave on 2007 08 22 at 08:12 AM • permalink

  23. daddy dave is right. The Brethren bear all the hallmarks - gnosticism, isolationism, brainwashing, probable abuse of women and children etc - of a cult tragedy waiting to happen. Perhaps having connections to the mainstream actually does them some good, I don’t know. But I won’t criticise Rudd on this one.

    Posted by C.L. on 2007 08 22 at 08:18 AM • permalink

  24. Totally agree DD.  On the other hand and as JH pointed out, they are Australians, so I suppose Kevin must intend to represent them

    Posted by PeterTB on 2007 08 22 at 08:19 AM • permalink

  25. of a cult tragedy waiting to happen

    Maybe - but the really catastrophic cult usually seem to have a cult of personality at the centre

    Posted by PeterTB on 2007 08 22 at 08:21 AM • permalink

  26. #5
    Suspect a micro veneer over a cesspool ... hence our fond reference to Herr Flick.

    During an interview with Kerry O’Brien on Lateline, witnessed the Kruddster, as Shadow Minister for Communications, remind Kezza of which Ministry he worked for - intimidation tactics that yours truly hasn’t witnessed before.

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 08:31 AM • permalink

  27. Blogstrop, driving home from work today I kept hearing on radio the description of this group and the name that came to mind was not Brotherhood something-or-other.  There is another religion with a similar m.o. yet it’s of no interest to the msm.

    Posted by Crossie on 2007 08 22 at 08:38 AM • permalink

  28. Does the Womble understand where true political power comes from? Obviously not.

    It’s the voters, stupid.

    Posted by CB on 2007 08 22 at 08:39 AM • permalink

  29. it’s those carefully manicured tiny ittle handies of kruddy’s that are creepy.  those & the clutch cargo mouth, as someone here pointed out early on in the time of kevni

    Posted by KK on 2007 08 22 at 08:41 AM • permalink

  30. Daddy Dave, so if you leave them the Brethren hold a funeral for you but so far they don’t insist on having a body to go with it like the other mob.

    Posted by Crossie on 2007 08 22 at 08:44 AM • permalink

  31. #29
    Images like this: pointy lil fingers?

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 08:49 AM • permalink

  32. Presume this means Kevin 07 won’t be meeting with James Packer prior to election?

    Interesting watching Wazza from Northern Territory,fondly called the Fourth Marx brother, and Kevin 07 trying to get their “gentleman’s nightclub” story in synch when all they had to do was get Kerry to rewrite the script.

    Posted by watty on 2007 08 22 at 08:53 AM • permalink

  33. Funny, the last time I went out boozing, I recall becoming more handsome, bullet-proof and impervious to criticism.

    Posted by the wolf on 2007 08 22 at 08:54 AM • permalink

  34. #29
    Imagine the ordeal for the Scores lapdancer pointed in Krudder’s direction - prolly got a compensation allowance.

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 08:54 AM • permalink

  35. #31 more like these

    Posted by KK on 2007 08 22 at 09:23 AM • permalink

  36. Some Initial Results from the Exclusive Brethren’s <strike>bribes</strike> lobbying.

    The right to a temporary passport in the target gender was granted after a number of unfortunate cases involving putting women in male immigration detention centres with the entirely foreseeable results.

    The Exclusive Brethren believe that transsexuals, as minions of Satan, should be stoned to death. This makes sure that some will have a satisfactory fate.

    So far, the worst thing that has been reported is Australian Citizens unable to get treatment in Australia being denied entry to their surgeon’s country on arrival. No rapes, murders, disappearances, not yet. That will happen though, as it used to in the past. Just last month a Transsexual on immigration detention in the US died in custody.

    As to how they get the money? Well, some More Equal Pigs in the movement are allowed to use Computers. Purely for business purposes. One thing you can say for the Protestant Work Ethic, it Works. It especially works when you don’t have to pay tax, and can drive competitors out of business. Politicians are quite cheap, and they ensure your cosy tax situation isn’t disturbed.

    The one bad thing I have to say about the Howard government is that they have allowed such Christian Taliban (and for once that’s no exaggeration) to infiltrate and influence the Liberal Party. I hope one day it returns to Liberal principles.

    Posted by Zoe Brain on 2007 08 22 at 09:27 AM • permalink

  37. G’day from VN.

    My dad used to work for the Brethren.

    Nut cases, but never killed anyone

    Posted by Jack from Montreal on 2007 08 22 at 10:26 AM • permalink

  38. Swinish, Ice—Hey, if you can’t take the word of a pimp running a strip bar and sex clu, by billy jingo, who can you trust?

    Posted by richard mcenroe on 2007 08 22 at 10:32 AM • permalink

  39. News story today on Kev’s brother Greg Rudd -who says he is a part owner of a restaurant across the road from a strip club - a restaurant which provided the catering for “Universal GIRLS”. Rudd apparently met his wife Okhola (30) when she was working as an exotic dancer/stripper. Mr Rudd said “spending time in a strip club was a bit like going for a free therapy session.”
    “There was probably more talk going on than any actual touching of the flesh”.
    He said many university students found stripping beneficial.
    “It helps economically of course, but it’s also an ENRICHING experience- because where else do young women at university in particular GET ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL GUYS WHO ARE C.E.O.s where they can talk openly and honestly to them.
    Greg Rudd said his Botswanan born wife had stripped because she wanted a different life experience. “African women love dancing and are not afraid of flesh”.
    The 53 year old (Rudd) said he and his wife had dated for about a month before SHE DECIDED THE WORK WAS NOT FOR HER (er 23 years age difference). All in the family then.

    Posted by crash on 2007 08 22 at 10:50 AM • permalink

  40. #37: Yo, Jack; if you’re back from Mongolia, where’s my sombrero?

    Posted by paco on 2007 08 22 at 11:28 AM • permalink

  41. Shock Jock grilled on Auntie’s Enough Rope

    Following the meticulous interview technique that has made the veteran journalist king of the craft, Denton reportedly left an angry Sandilands “stuck for words” as he probed the FM host about the importance of taking responsibility for his actions.

    He’ll be doing same to the Rudder?

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 12:22 PM • permalink

  42. Dudd says he won’t meet the Exclusive Brethren as they are an “extremist cult and sect,” and “they break up families”. The Brethren sound like the ACTU - I wonder if he is going to refuse to meet with them too?

    Posted by AlphaMikeFoxtrot on 2007 08 22 at 03:44 PM • permalink

  43. The story so far:

    Christian Socialist, whose political lobbyist brother married a stripper, visits a stripperless strip bar ... hmmm?

    Old mutha Rudd went to the club,
    To give the dog a bone.
    But when he got there, the club was stripped bare,
    so then the poor dog had none.

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 05:40 PM • permalink

  44. So it took 3 days to pay off the girls to keep quiet.

    Posted by Honkie Hammer on 2007 08 22 at 06:03 PM • permalink

  45. He didn’t do it, he wasn’t there

    Posted by Pickles on 2007 08 22 at 06:32 PM • permalink

  46. The Bretheren own quite a few farms in the wheatbelt area northeast of Perth up to Carnamah. A lot of it is fairly marginal, but it does get them a nicely isolated set of towns to flourish in. They are a weird mob and shouldnt be touched by ANY political party.

    It might be a good time to consider the case of Mr Sin with regaurds to Krudds little dalliance at the strip club.
    Mr Sin ran much of the Sydney underworld for many years largely due to pictures taken of pollies, judges, coppers, and lawyers in compromising positions at his establishments.
    Ask yourself how much damage could be done by a mafia compromised PM?

    Posted by thefrollickingmole on 2007 08 22 at 07:22 PM • permalink

  47. What about the other little chit chats to other groups, like oh, Islam-b the dumb dumb dumb religion?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 07:24 PM • permalink

  48. Janet Albrechtsen: Sisterhood silence?

    Australian feminists too are political partisans first and defenders of women’s rights a distant second. That’s why, when it comes to Rudd’s girlie night out, I’m counting on them remaining silent for all the wrong reasons. Not because they believe politicians are entitled to a private life. But because Rudd is protected by his politics. Had Tony Abbott taken a detour to the Pink Pussycat one evening, I’m betting that the Labor Party sisterhood would be hissing for his resignation. Likewise if Alexander Downer or John Howard were caught on a pleasant UN tour of duty at Scores, we could expect howls of feminist derision. Sharan Burrow would, no doubt, be curbing her outrage only long enough to say that this sort of male exploitation of poor working girls was a natural manifestation of the WorkChoices mindset.

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 07:36 PM • permalink

  49. Gun quote:

    He’s got a decency and an honesty that I think we desperately need in politics.

    Posted by Margos Maid on 2007 08 22 at 07:48 PM • permalink

  50. Are Scientologists a cult? Rudd is regularly meeting with them

    Posted by curious george on 2007 08 22 at 08:00 PM • permalink

  51. Morning margos

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:07 PM • permalink

  52. If the Rudder is adamant, despite an apparently groggy memory, that there were no strippers to be seen in the hour or so of their stay, have his colleagues corroborated this?
    Appears they’ve only said that he behaved like a gentleman, which, presumably, doesn’t rule out partaking of hookers in a ‘gentleman’s club’.

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 08:07 PM • permalink

  53. Good morning EGG

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:08 PM • permalink

  54. Hey 1.6, you’re more than twice the person Kevin .07 is!

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 08:15 PM • permalink

  55. 1.618 +
    1.618
     
    3.236 hicup*

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:21 PM • permalink

  56. Member Group: Members
    Total Weblog Entries 0
    Total Comments 2500

    2500 posts yipee

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:29 PM • permalink

  57. Who am I?

    Considered by many as most likely to be the real father of Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:31 PM • permalink

  58. Onya, 1.6.

    Posted by Margos Maid on 2007 08 22 at 08:49 PM • permalink

  59. #55
    Kevin .07 seeing double the jugs?

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 08:56 PM • permalink

  60. margos you there?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:56 PM • permalink

  61. margos, do you have an adee?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:56 PM • permalink

  62. LOl Egg.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:57 PM • permalink

  63. MARGOS Yells

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:58 PM • permalink

  64. http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=su1yk8.jpg

    Do you think she’s pretty?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 08:59 PM • permalink

  65. Margos, have you really Anna Nicole or a Lady? LOl

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:01 PM • permalink

  66. oops are you anna nicole or a Lady Or a chopper pilot?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:02 PM • permalink

  67. She’s a good sort, 1.6.

    I am a woman of many veils, it is true.

    Posted by Margos Maid on 2007 08 22 at 09:09 PM • permalink

  68. Margos I’m glad you think that.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:11 PM • permalink

  69. That she’s a good sort.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:11 PM • permalink

  70. 1.6 - I’m sory to intrude, but is that fetching little number who I think it is?

    Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 09:14 PM • permalink

  71. See you alittle later..

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:14 PM • permalink

  72. hi tiger

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:15 PM • permalink

  73. I’m just asking do you think she’s a good sort Tiger?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:15 PM • permalink

  74. WEll?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:16 PM • permalink

  75. G’day 1.6 - Yep, she’s a fair piece! Hard to get a handle on a persons personality from a photo, but she seems to have a nice aura about her.

    Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 09:17 PM • permalink

  76. I’m glad you think she looks nice.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:18 PM • permalink

  77. *grins*

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:18 PM • permalink

  78. Well stone the crows! Has the blogs geatest mystery been solved???

    Wait until Swinish, Colonel, Blair and the rest of the lads find out…

    Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 09:20 PM • permalink

  79. I just said do you think she’s pretty that’s all.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:21 PM • permalink

  80. But do you thinks she’s looks nice and pretty and very ...... well….?

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:22 PM • permalink

  81. Sounds like this bodacious friend of yours is fishing for compliments, 1.6, but if you let her know what we think, it may just go to her head.

    Posted by Margos Maid on 2007 08 22 at 09:39 PM • permalink

  82. margos!!

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:42 PM • permalink

  83. Grins, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the bodacious ...

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:43 PM • permalink

  84. And No, We don’t want her to get a big head…

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:44 PM • permalink

  85. Do you mean this definition?

    3. Bodacious 62 up, 38 down
    Extremely good looking.

    She is one bodacious babe.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:46 PM • permalink

  86. Can she cook?

    Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 09:48 PM • permalink

  87. Absolutely.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:53 PM • permalink

  88. But I believe not on weekends on some weekdays.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 09:55 PM • permalink

  89. It must be no fun at all going out with your friend, 1.6 and having her get all the attention.

    Posted by Margos Maid on 2007 08 22 at 10:02 PM • permalink

  90. Margos

    A talented artist like 1.6 would get attention wherever she went.

    Posted by Pa Feral on 2007 08 22 at 10:07 PM • permalink

  91. I’d hit it, if I wasn’t married ;)

    ps that is kid gamer speak for “she’s pretty”.

    Posted by peter m on 2007 08 22 at 10:08 PM • permalink

  92. Too true, Pa.

    My apologies, 1.6 - I bet you are every bit as bodacious as your friend, but you have the advantage of being a talented artiste.

    Posted by Margos Maid on 2007 08 22 at 10:11 PM • permalink

  93. So she cooks occasionally. What about sewing and ironing?

    Oh yeah, what’s her view on her partner visiting strip clubs while on official business overseas?

    Posted by Infidel Tiger on 2007 08 22 at 10:16 PM • permalink

  94. Bretheren are religious nut jobs.  Wtf is Howard thinking associated with those freaks?

    Posted by Anthony_ on 2007 08 22 at 10:30 PM • permalink

  95. KevinOh!7 undercovers?

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 22 at 11:18 PM • permalink

  96. Why Thanks everyone. I shall tell my friend she’s pretty and thank you for liking my art work.

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 11:18 PM • permalink

  97. Labor politicians are nut jobs. And Howard associates with them too. How would you fell if you were a minority and the PM refused to talk to you. Under-represented.

    At least they don’t wear explosive clothes

    Posted by Pa Feral on 2007 08 22 at 11:19 PM • permalink

  98. Margos, I’m just as pretty. (Whispers)

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 11:19 PM • permalink

  99. Thank you Pa Feral for your kind words,

    Posted by 1.618 on 2007 08 22 at 11:20 PM • permalink

  100. feel ...  not fell

    Posted by Pa Feral on 2007 08 22 at 11:21 PM • permalink

  101. Eva Cox of the Women’s Electoral Lobby:

    Going on the piss for one night, basically, and doing something dumb is not a cardinal sin

    Isn’t adultery a cardinal sin, Doc Cox?

    Posted by egg_ on 2007 08 23 at 12:20 AM • permalink

  102. Labor politicians are nut jobs. And Howard associates with them too. How would you fell if you were a minority and the PM refused to talk to you. Under-represented.

    At least they don’t wear explosive clothes

    I am not a Labor party fan but atleast they are not some crazed relgious group.  I don’t give a flying fuck that some religious group is a minortiy.  Religion and Politics should not mix.

    Posted by Anthony_ on 2007 08 23 at 01:50 AM • permalink

  103. Anthony_

    “...endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…”

    Posted by richard mcenroe on 2007 08 23 at 08:30 PM • permalink

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