[americanophile]

Because everything I know about Kevin Rudd is not from this article. Here's why I used the term 'ego':

http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-national/rudd-a-pig-over-plane-food-hissy-fit-20090416-a85z.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/5295572/Australian-PM-Kevin-Rudd-threw-a-wobbly-over-hairdryer.html

[ponder life]

Speaking on Fairfax radio, he said the allegations were "absolutely ridiculous and absolutely false" and designed to draw attention away from the poor performance of his political rivals.

We all know that media can slander a persons name. I believe him when he says the allegations are false.