Find out what happens whena  bunch of people do a "reverse" illegal immigation. The series takes place in three episodes as the participants descend through the circles of human hell over a series of weeks.   On Tuesday 28 June 2011, if you want to stay up they will broadcast the "wrap… Read full post »

This post refers to two episodes about the CNN reporter Michael Ware and shows much unseen footage dealing with the Afghanistan/Iraq Wars. This footage should illustrate some of the complexities he observed and the resulting PTSD he is now enduring.

Some notes to aid in understanding:

Michael is int… Read full post »

Please note the quotes around the word "crisis". I put them there on purpose after a lengthy 30 second consideration.

 Some people think I make rash decisions. But I don't, I swear. I usually think things through, I swear. 

I'm sure my ex thinks I had a midlife crisis ... no… Read full post »

My daughter told me today that you will be getting a rare peice of Australian television on cable in the near future. You will be seeing a rare piece of "real" Australian sensilibilities. Let me explain.

Last Year John Howard, in an election year round-up, hosted the Asian development conference… Read full post »

In the new old days the PNAC crowd of the neocons were all hot about creating a newAmerican empire. It would help if they had lived in an old empire first. But as they like to say ignorance is bliss.

When I came to Australia I thought I was somewhat cynically… Read full post »

Last saturday my friens and i went to Supernats here in Canberra. It was fun to do once but I don't think I'll spend another $60 Aus again to enjoy the fun. Let me explain.

Supernats is short for super Nationals as in Super Burnout Nationals. I happen to… Read full post »