You better run, you better take cover

Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd gained a few rungs on the “good guy” ladder when on Sunday he ordered his troops in Iraq to return home to their land down under. Leaving behind a small group of forces whose primary job will be security and surveillance, Rudd made good with his promise and reeled in about 500 of his troops - most of the remaining Australian military force who have been considered a top ally to the Bush Administration’s endeavors in the Middle-East. Whether it was a good idea to leave behind any of his military is up for discussion, and some might say they’re now “sitting ducks”. Nevertheless, the majority of Australians can sleep well tonight knowing their leader listened and responded favorably to their wishes.

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