Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
Nine sleeps to go! As Australia’s federal election campaign enters its final days, the unhinging is going through the roof — and it’s not just the politicians who are losing their minds.
Continue reading “The 9pm Election Unhinging: Week the Fifth”
This isn’t quite part of the End of Spring Series 2020, but here we are anyway with an unscheduled podcast just for you.
Continue reading “The 9pm Surprise Christmas Plague Submarine”
Ladies and Gentlemen, here’s the full four-hour recording of my latest stupid podcast idea: a livestreamed reading of minor party election policies, while drinking.
Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP), FRASER ANNING’S CONSERVATIVE NATIONAL PARTY IN ALL CAPITALS, the Rise Up Australia Party, the Involuntary Medication Objectors (Vaccination/Fluoride) Party, the Non-Custodial Parents Party (Equal Parenting), the Love Australia or Leave, and more.
We also raised some money for charity, and should probably raise some more, so read on for how to do that.
Continue reading “The 9pm Minor Party Policy Filibuster”
So this image was sent to me in a very roundabout way, and I seem to have drawn the virtual short straw and ended up publishing it.
Could it be that Ben Grubb, deputy technology editor at Fairfax news sites smh.com.au, theage.com.au, brisbanetimes.com.au etc, is the secret love child of independent Member for Kennedy, Cloncurry’s own Bob Katter?
If you have a theory about what the connection might be, do tell me in the comments. People do need to know.
And no, I am not going to reveal who sent me the image.
If you find it to be particularly disturbing, do let me know and I’ll suggest some remedies.