Naomi Wolf reckons the US has taken the initial steps towards becoming a Fascist state. What’s interesting about the comments at Why We Worry is that most posters seem to think Wolf said the US was already a Nazi dictatorship — which she didn’t.
John Howard gay remix
It’s childish. It’s addictive. It’s a silly thing that allows you to remix John Howard’s speeches into gay-related rants. Thanks to QueerPenguin for the pointer.
Anzac Break
I’ve been away for a few days having… a break! Which is why things have been quiet here this week. More soon.
John Howard ringtone: “Who do you trust?”
To go with the previously-released Paul Keating ringtone, Red Symons has now created a John Howard ringtone.
Even better use of the medium: ’Pong!
How embarrassing. The image we posted yesterday wasn’t actually the photo which won ’Pong the prize. This one is.
’Pong has also updated his blog entry to include links to the other winners — though he’s too modest to mention that he also scored an honourable mention in the “Most collectible” category, which was won by that Billy Law bloke I’ve written about before and before that.
End of the “War on Terror”?
British ministers and civil servants have decided to stop using the phrase “War on Terror.” Apparently it gives terrorists a “shared identity”, according to Hilary Benn, Britain’s Development Secretary, and strengthens disaffected groups by making them feel part of something “bigger.” How long will it take GWB and JWH to follow suit?