Monthly Archives: March 2011

Heard with interest, this morning, about Julia Gillard’s recent speech. I think it beautifully demonstrates the way the Labour Party has lost its way. ‘Dignified and purposeful’ she said, right? Mate, the only purpose is to get enough money to … Continue reading →

Now I’m watching series two episode 2 and it is getting worse – I hate it – the family is severely disfunctional and the policeman her – Mike? – is really screwed, he’s even a villain perhaps, things he does. … Continue reading →

I just started watching Durham Country Series 2.  I’ve seen maybe ten minutes of the first episode. I see immediately that Dad is the problem. Sadie is the only human being in the show – Dad is buggered up, Mum … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading ‘The Spectator‘ and I think everyone should read it and I would very much like to know if there is anything else like it or – wonder of wonders – perhaps even better. The Wikipedia article I’ve … Continue reading →

Here in Australia they’re (the Federal Govt) going to introduce a ‘carbon price’ – which means carbon producing industries will have to pay a tax to the government for every ton of carbon (dioxide? what?) that they produce. The idea … Continue reading →