WordPress.com wished me Happy Second Anniversary this week, but I’ve actually been blogging for 32 months and tweeting for 56 months. In my first post in March 2011 (http://wp.me/p1Ytmx-a), I explained how I chose the name of my blog from Hunter S. Thompson, the inventor of Gonzo journalism, and how I got into Twitter (http://twitter.com) … Continue reading Twitter Twitter Little Star
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Gun control: It’s all about Grace
I was going to write about racism in Australia, following alleged race riots in the Brisbane satellite city of Logan this week, but I decided to wait. Racism is a very difficult topic, and this is a complex situation. Upcoming soon, I promise. As I was mulling over alternatives for this post, Barack Obama made … Continue reading Gun control: It’s all about Grace
Obama v Romney: The Not-So-Great Debate
If this were a three round Olympic heavyweight championship, Mitt Romney would be leading Barack Obama on points. But fortunately for the champion, there are still two rounds to go, and he’s the sort of fighter who likes to win, so he should be able to make a successful comeback. After watching the debate, I’d … Continue reading Obama v Romney: The Not-So-Great Debate
Barack Obama: Take the long road with me
Last week, as a Democrat Abroad, I admitted I was worried about the US presidential election after the Republican National Convention. (http://wp.me/p1Ytmx-7H) Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan had pushed all the right buttons, Ann Romney gave a good would-be First Lady speech, and they even had a Hollywood star as a guest … Continue reading Barack Obama: Take the long road with me
Paul Ryan: The deer hunter who would be president
“Once there were two brothers. One ran away to sea, the other was elected Vice-President, and nothing was ever heard of either of them again.” That witty quote came from Thomas R. Marshall, who just happened to be US Vice-President for two terms (1913-1921) under Woodrow Wilson. In his early years, he took to drink, … Continue reading Paul Ryan: The deer hunter who would be president
