The tech savvy Australian Prime Minister, Mr Howard, who also likes You Tube to speak to his fans, contacted the Swans Blog today.

Mr Howard just needed a shoulder to cry on following revelations that his Deputy, Mr Peter Costello, had vowed to destroy his leadership (see The Age).

“I’m gutted that our relationship could do a ‘u-turn’ like this”, explained a frank and distressed Prime Minister. “It hurts a lot – especially after all I’ve done for Peter.”

The Australian Prime Minister and his Deputy - Grim times and happy times