Category Archives: Politics

Medal of Freedom – just how out of touch are Bush and Howard?

photo credit: azrainman UPDATE: Oh the exquisite irony of it all! * Obamas told they can’t stay in mansion * John Howard already has place booked * Obamas have to move into a hotel BARACK Obama and his family have been forced to move into a hotel because John Howard is staying at their place. [...]

The final chapter is written on the Iraq disaster

photo credit: Jari Carr This is a depressing read and the final insult to those who have remained opposed to this ridiculous war from the start. The final disgraceful twist in the Iraq saga in the final twilight of one of the most disastrous presidencies in American history. Bush’s administration has been an utter failure [...]

Digital Liberty Coalition protests against web filter held across Australia

photo credit: Larsz Stephen Conroy has had a brain meltdown on this issue of internet filtering. And hundreds of Australian expressed their concern today around the country (and many thousands more have expressed their outrage at the laws online). Digital Liberty Coalition protests against web filter held across Australia Protests Digital divide … hundreds attended [...]

Costello: he’s still waiting for that tap on the shoulder

photo credit: Hengest He’s almost as persistent as his nemesis, John Howard… PETER COSTELLO will be forced to declare his political intentions by early April, ending months of speculation about the former federal treasurer’s future. Supporters of Mr Costello are urging him to fight for his seat at the next federal election, saying the Liberal [...]

Daily Tele continues bizarre campaign about some alleged phone conversation

Kevin Rudd’s official photo with George W Bush at G20 summit omitted from website The Daily Telegraph November 18, 2008 01:32am IT is the ultimate souvenir gift from Washington to a leader at a global summit – your own grip-and-grin pic with the US President. The White House then adds an extra ego-stroking touch by [...]

John McCain’s ‘Graciousness’?

photo credit: springhill2008 How quickly they rush to rewrite history. News media all over have been quick to praise McCain’s concession speech last Wednesday (Australian time). And without a doubt it was a very pleasant speech, interrupted only by the boos and catcalls of his ‘diehard supporters’. Journalists and commentators rushed to praise the speech [...]

Spreading wealth around is a “big mistake”- Republicans

photo credit: pfala “Spread the wealth around: We will focus acutely on that,” said Steve Schmidt, Mr. McCain’s chief strategist. “Spread the wealth around is a big mistake.” Polls Cause Campaigns to Change Their Itineraries – NYTimes.com. Exactly what is wrong with spreading the wealth around? Isn’t that exactly what both parties want to do [...]