Islam debate at UWS
This is a belated report on a debate on Islam versus Atheism at my campus. It was part of Islamic Awareness Week, orgainsed by the...
So, what was that all about?
According to the logic of my last post on the political situation, when Andrew Wilkie declared his intention to support Labor, the other three independents...
All down to Wilkie?
The world's most inscrutable man? I'm probably completely wrong about this, so please help me improve on the analysis. 1. Windsor, Oakeshott and Katter do...
New Zealanders are my new heroes
It's easier to declare a film a work of genius than to figure out its secret. But I think in the case of Boy, it's...
Obstructing the tide of history
In The New Republic this week Richard Just shines the spotlight on Barack Obama's hopelessly contradictory position on gay marriage. He compares it to Woodrow...
Congratulations, Nicholas!
When the boss wins the Christmas raffle it's customary to draw again, and I wish I could think of an excuse to offer the prize...
Predict the election, raise funds for Pakistan
I have no doubt about it. Labor will be returned with an increased majority. With one week to go, the election campaign has descended to...