Monthly Archives: May 2011

Simply barbaric!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Ian

4 Corners tonight on ABC TV in Australia showed the horrific treatment of cattle in Indonesian abattoirs.  The footage on the program shows animals kicked, thrashed and beaten, their throats hacked at, eyes gouged and tails broken. In one incident, … Continue reading →

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Too rich to have an opinion

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ian

Today’s drama in Australian politics concerns actress Cate Blanchett’s appearance in a new television advertisement advocating a carbon tax.  She has been accused of being out of touch by promoting the benefits of the tax which she can afford to … Continue reading →

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Still here

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Ian

Well, it’s May 22, and the world didn’t end, as predicted, yesterday. I’ve been in Western Australia this last week, and in Albany today.  Back to Perth tomorrow, then flying home. This is Two People’s Bay, just outside of Albany.   … Continue reading →

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Better say goodbye

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Ian

Just in case the world ends tomorrow, as predicted by an American Christian group, Family Radio.

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Here’s a tip

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Ian

If you don’t want to be mocked for being a bogan, don’t act like one. SBS TV is making a series which is obviously a bit too close to home for some of the fine residents of Mt Druitt, in … Continue reading →

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Wanted–dead or alive (not really?)

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Ian

I can’t see why there is all the fuss over whether the US was justified in killing Osama bin Laden as opposed to taking him prisoner. Had they taken him prisoner, he would have been an ongoing cause celebre for … Continue reading →

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Good riddance

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Ian

They got him at last.  He was not missed today and will not be missed in the future.

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