The Archives
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07.13.07Aussie politicians and MySpaceSo seventeen Australian Federal politicians have launched MySpace pages. You know, I'm more disappointed than excited by this news. Not because they've actually put themselves on MySpace, joining the social computing world - which is great, mind you - but because they've demonstrably been badly advised. Here's what they should have done: put up the MySpace pages put up pages on Facebook. For example, here's the Facebook page for Democratic Presidential hopeful, Barack Obama (no idea whether this is official, but it certainly contains all the right information); started blogs that they actually wrote (rather than a staffer) so they could actually engage ...
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02.26.07GutsyI already think that new Labor leader, Kevin Rudd, can bring about the necessary change of government in Australia later this year. His latest move, running high-profile new recruit Maxine McKew against the Prime Minister in the seat he's held for 30 years shows either huge stones, or that windmill tilting is the new Labor pasttime. I hope it's the former.
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10.25.06When the Generals talk…You better listen to him (link to Salon, registration/Site Pass/ad viewing possibly required but worthwhile). Nice (plus apologies to Midnight Oil).
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10.19.06Rolling Stone sticks it to US Congress...with a flaming pitchfork. Frankly the Australian Parliament ranks a pretty near second. Shame on you all.
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10.15.06ONEI've just signed The ONE Declaration. Despite the fact that this campaign is US-focussed at present, the issue of poverty and AIDS is a matter of critical importance worldwide. There are no excuses for the problem, and it's solvable. If you want to get involved as a non-US citizen, the Make Poverty History campaign has many local affiliates. In Australia, you can get involved through MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY. Also, depending on your timezone, 15 and 16 October are STAND UP Day. Go somewhere where you live an join the call to action. I will be at Parliament ...
