A reality check for Kevin Rudd

In the days of Kevin Rudd’s rise, The Australian’s late, great Bill Leak used to draw him as Tin-Tin. No doubt this was bullying of the very worst kind, ordered by Rupert Murdoch himself, that caused great psychological harm to poor Kev and his family and weakened the fabric of the nation. Not that we heard it at the time.

If it wasn’t for the colour of his beard today Johannes Leak could draw Rudd as Captain Haddock, given his propensity for intemperate outbursts and accusations. We’re not suggesting for a moment that the former prime minister, like the Captain, is on the sauce. No. He doesn’t have that excuse.

This morning, dear Kev was pouring his little heart out to a Senate Committee chaired by Sarah Hanson…