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Election down under
This piece from the Guardian today just about sums up what is going on (or not) down under three weeks out from their federal general election. It does not seem to be about policy (to an extent like here in UK) but the level of personal attack, especially about appearance and sexuality) is staggering and so demeaning – bit like the London Daily Mail gone mad in all Aussie organs. What is clear is that Labor (sic) have to pull out all the stops if they are to preserve the initial poll bounce that Gillard got when she became PM. Google election site
Her earlobes have been described as pendulous, her childlessness has been scrutinised, and many are unimpressed that her partner has not joined her on the campaign trail.
Australia’s election campaign has been reduced to a litany of personal attacks on Julia Gillard, the country’s first female prime minister, who is seeking a mandate on 21 August. In a campaign short on policy detail, Gillard has increasingly been judged not on her manifesto but on her fashion sense (drab), her religious beliefs (atheist), her marital status (unmarried) and her physical features.
Matthew Parris swims Thames
Matthew seems a sensible chap but when I read this while having my espresso I nearly choked – as it is paywalled the whole piece is here – what do you think?
After years of talk, I finally took the plunge. But my journey in vest and trunks didn’t quite go to plan
First, don’t try this at home. It could have ended in disaster. It was ignorant and it was dangerous.
But it was not impetuous. I have been thinking, talking, and finally fretting about swimming across the River Thames for 15 years since, in my forties, I moved into a flat on Narrow Street in the East End of London, looking out over the river at Limehouse Reach. I watched 20ft tides racing up and down the river. Swans, cormorants, traffic cones and sometimes corpses floated by. Barges, sailing ships, warships, cruise liners, disco boats and police launches buzzed, roared or chugged past my balcony, day and night.
Kindle
The new Amazon Kindle will be released on 27 August. Cost £149 with the free Vodafone 3G or £109 for a wifi only version.
I think I am ready to order – think I will go for wifi version – lighter, cheaper and most books will be downloaded at home.
Election down under
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/tv/gruentransfer/gruennation_10_01_01.wmv
I had a call earlier from Mort who sounded as if he had downed a bottle of Original Grouse. He phoned to give me the link above which is from an ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) programme on advertising. However the last edition (27/07/10 first of 4 leading up to general election) was about election adverts, debates and a perspective on past delights. It was fascinating I recommend you download and watch.
Thanks Mort, hope the head is OK! hic!
Police threw out two members of Abbott’s fan club
The two members of a group calling itself the Tony Abbott Ladies Auxiliary entered the Langham Hotel this morning, hoping to give the Opposition Leader his "policy briefs" and a stuffed yellow budgie.
The pair, dressed in pink dresses and hats also appeared on the 2007 election campaign with Kevin Rudd and John Howard.
This morning, following Tony Abbott’s press conference on gangs and crime, the pair – dubbed Mrs Bea Wright and Mrs Bea Wight – started wandering about the hotel, before police showed them the door.
"We love Tony," Mrs Wright said.
The pair denied they were members of the Labor Party.
"We are here to give support to Tony’s election."
The pair caused quite a scene outside the hotel, but they were unsuccessful in their efforts to give Mr Abbott the Speedo-style briefs and budgie.
"He’s missing his budgie and policy briefs," Mrs Wright called out. "Tony, Tony!" they called.
One said it was "appalling" Julia Gillard was Prime Minister. "I think it’s appalling, she should be at home cooking Tim’s (first bloke) breakfast."
Disillusioned – this may buck me up or not…
Thursday, BBC2, 21.00
The extraordinary behind-the-scenes story of five days in May when the UK’s political leaders haggled over who should form the next government. In exclusive interviews, David Cameron, Nick Clegg and other key players tell the BBC’s political editor Nick Robinson how the coalition government was created.