Category Archives: Social

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No Stopping The Greens #AusVotes

The results, so far, for yesterday’s Australian Federal Election are quite interesting. We seems to be left with a hung parliament, the choice of who to form a minority parliament going to 4 independents and 1 Greens candidate. With little … Continue reading

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Ludlam, come to the dark side of the Farce (cartoon)

A cartoon inspired by the appearance of Clive Hamilton on the Four Corners episode last week. Maybe it was before I fixed the aspect ratio in iView, but Clive reminded me of the Emperor from Star Wars.

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This cartoon has been classified RC

The term RC keeps getting rolled out when referring to what the filters will block. But what does RC actually stand for? Rudd and Conroy.

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I love the smell of filters in the morning

The current attitude by the Australian government about the Internet filter is a worry. A self righteous disdain for anybody else’s opinion. Or the collateral damage that they will cause. Reminds me of the Lieutenant Colonel from Apocalypse Now, who … Continue reading

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Fielding and Conroy play pin the censorship on the donkey

Stephen Fielding and Stephen Conroy play pin the censorship on the donkey. Drawn after I read the announcement that Fielding had won the minor party spot on the Cyber-safety Senate committee. Of course, this turned out to be wrong, and … Continue reading

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Real reason the government is removing foil from people’s roofs

The real reason the Australian government is removing foil from people’s roofs… …orbital mind control satellites

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Oh, my, what big filters you have Grandma Conroy

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HHGG – RC Sensitive Sunglasses

Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Entry: RC Sensitive Sunglasses Description: Eye wear proscribed by the Australian Government, designed to go black, preventing ‘inadvertent exposure’. Always keep your cool when viewing the Internet.

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Government to bar code kids to keep better stastics

As part of a new system implemented by the Federal Government, all school students will be bar coded. Students will be required to scan themselves when they site for tests to improve data tracking. And, as an added benefit, it … Continue reading

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Kids relegated to purgatory at Broadway

In their infinite wisdom Centre Management at Broadway Shopping Centre have moved the kids area to level 3, next to Priceline. The furthest they can get it away from the shops without leaving the centre? This is the second time … Continue reading

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