After Crean and the Labour Party defamed Pres. Bush the USA decided he was gone. They have since instituted a change in the Opposition Leadership and will replace Sime with the local member for Brand (who is more favourable to US bases at Stirling).
But....not for many years will the USA allow the left wing of Aust. politics ever gain Government. They have shown an inability to co-exist with other soverign states other than those that are communist or third world. This I believe to be true. Just wait to see if Sime or Simple Biz ever get an invite to Texas. Don't hold your breath.
