Category Archives: politics

Remembering this date

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Steve

Just like everyone else in the world, it seems fitting to put at least something brief down about the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A lot of conflicting emotions, I must say. It was a terrible event, that … Continue reading →

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More history in pictures

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Steve

The gang’s all here… Obama and top advisors watch the special ops raid as it happens: The numbering is a list of everyone involved, with the details at The Atlantic.

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Unexpected news, that

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Steve

And with a short press conference, Osama Bin Laden is dead. I got an inkling this was the news from a work messaging service, then Twitter was all over speculation, then some news sites confirmed the reports, then I actually … Continue reading →

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Election Day 2010

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Steve

I have resisted or even saying much about the election this year. None of it’s particularly impressive really, not to mention the media coverage — worse than ever — but that said, it’s clear to anyone who knows me who … Continue reading →

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Asylum seekers: Why should I be afraid exactly?

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Steve

It’s “fear the asylum seekers” time, as the screwy situations in the world lead to an influx of displaced people, and half of Australia rears its ugly and paranoid head again in fear of the other. The government is behaving … Continue reading →

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Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize…

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Steve

… and Glen Beck’s head explodes. (While Rush Limbaugh fat gut explodes). It was surprising news today… great news, but still surprising. There’s been some headshaking from all sides, but pleasant congratulations from anyone sane enough not to be a … Continue reading →

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Sorry world, we’re not all as lame as Hey Hey It’s Saturday

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Steve

What else can you say really. It’s all over the news today, even though I had no intention of watching it myself, so everyone is now talking about whether a sketch with men in blackface pretending to be the Jackson … Continue reading →

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Quote

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Steve

“All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check, a strongly worded e-mail. Pick a cause — there are few unworthy ones. And nudge yourself past the brink of tacit support … Continue reading →

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Remembering beer?

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Steve

Anzac Day… and I’m always slightly in two minds about the event. You can’t go past the importance of remembering the past horrors of Aussies in war, they’re heroism mixed with a healthy dose of “let’s never do that again”, … Continue reading →

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So, does everything change tomorrow then?

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Steve

Off to bed now, and when I wake up, Barack Obama will be President of the United States. I considered staying up for this one, or waking up, but it’s at 4am local time and I’m just not up to … Continue reading →

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