February 2012
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Media and Politics - What are the Problems?
This is part two in a series of posts looking at some of the problems facing politics and the media in Australia. The first post is here.
Fundamentally, I see the relationship between politicians, the media and the public has become a complete mess. Anabelle Crabb, in a speech to the Sydney Institute in October gave an excellent dissection of the relationship between the media and politicians...
January 2012
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Politics is Broken - Lets Fix It
In Australia (and much of the western world), the political system is broken. There appears to be a large disconnect between what a rational, intelligent and socially responsible individual would do and the policies coming out of our current political system.
I want to enlist your help to fix this problem.
I believe there are numerous contributing factors to this problem with three main actors;...
November 2011
2 posts
“First, we need a forum where citizens with diverse beliefs and values can...”
– The Conversation - Yes, this exactly what we need.
Let's close the gap between academics and policy... →
Interesting discussion on the disconnect between academics and policy makers. Personally I believe the other missing element is the public, especially in the current environment where politics is largely poll driven.
Are Bank Profits in Australia Unreasonable?
Here’s a comment I just posted on the Greens Facebook page as I don’t agree with their populist approach to bashing the banks.
Some key points to consider about the so called “unreasonable profits” being made by the large banks.
If banks are making exorbitant profits go to a credit union. Can’t get a better rate at a credit union? Then the problem is getting access...
August 2010
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Australian Election = *FAIL*
We need someone to move this country forward. Sadly, neither Julia or Tony have the policies to do this or a capable of doing so. This is not entirely their fault, both leaders are products of the Australian political system, which I believe is fundamentally flawed and will require serious changes before we see genuine policies that move this country forward.
There are two serious failing with...
July 2010
4 posts
Hanging up on broadband not way to go | NBN →
A vote for the coalition is a vote for irrelevance in our modern economy.
Never underestimate the power of your actions →
The Old Spice Man Responds To The Internet →
THIS is how online marketing should be done. Old Spice FTW.
The Egg →
Read the whole thing - well worth it
June 2010
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May 2010
7 posts
Rio Tinto reaches benchmark iron ore deal →
Rio easily covers the resources “Super Tax” and then some.
The Tea Party Jacobins
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Fantastic analysis of American politics and the Tea Party movement.
“TONY Abbott has urged primary school students to be sceptical about man-made...”
– Abbott evokes Jesus to teach pupils all about ‘natural’ climate change
God doesn't take kindly to soccer players who... →
“Even though the mainstream press gives me a hard time I hear that I’m...”
– Obama schmoozes fourth estate with gags and gaffes at White House bash
April 2010
13 posts
Race to plug leaking oil well off La. spurs new... →
FU BHP. The oil is pouring out of the ocean floor which must be the worst case scenario for the environment.
Townsville forced to import sperm from US →
Nooooooooo
Should I have bought that Apple Product? →
Nope, I should have bought Apple stock!
Pineapple windfall for Australia's homeless | The... →
Great for the homeless and needy, but seriously, is it that difficult to apply a new label?
Burglars break into prison in Holland →
Why You Should Never Pay For Online Dating →
Incredible analysis of the maths behind the leading online dating websites
The Bus Ride, guided tours through the web →
Guided tours through the web
SA could have major earthquake | Adelaide Now →
Chinese cyber attack hits Optus customers | The... →
These attacks are coming with increasing frequency…
“An abuse hotline set up by the Catholic Church in Germany melted down on its...”
– Mail Online
March 2010
19 posts
“Memo: Google threatens to pull out of Australia”
– iTnews
“I’m a Software Developer and Windows 7 was NOT my idea.”
– Me
“Politics is a balance between emotions and facts - and therein lies the...”
– Me
“FRESH from halting censorship of search results in China, internet giant Google...”
– Conroy’s filter plan unworkable, says Google Australia | The Australian
“We firmly oppose politicising commercial issues, and express our dissatisfaction...”
– Text of Chinese official comments on Google | Reuters
“GOOGLE has stopped censoring its search and news results in China and began...”
– Google stops censoring in China | The Australian
“As previously reported in The Australian, several Chinese lawyers have made it...”
– Rio Tinto executives admit taking bribes | The Australian
New Search Engine: Duck Duck Go →
Very interesting search engine developed by one guy…
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Australian politicians and their religions →
February 2010
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