Hello, it’s been a while! I expect many may need to vent, although more substantive contributions are always welcome!
Since I wrote this on Friday morning, the Christchurch terror attacks have made informed voting more critical than ever.
parties and factions
The most intense hatreds are not between political parties but within them – Phillip Adams, journalist
Beyond Marching: I Will Not Be Passive #Resist
Later this week I will be part of my first anti-fascist #resist planning meeting*. I’m on a steep learning curve here, but I refuse to be just an observer any more. I will not be passive.
Anyone else organising with anti-fascist #resistance movements, I’d like to know anything you’re authorised to share with others. We need to be visible.
Read This OTD: Invent A Phantom Enemy To Advance Your Culture Wars
Political correctness: how the right invented a phantom enemy | The Long Read on The Guardian
QOTD: on the blaming of progressive scolds/shamers for the rise of Trumpists
I wish all of you celebrating Thanksgiving a day that you feel good about afterwards, however you’ve decided to make that happen. Good luck. Here’s some jolly kittens to inspire you.
Media Circus: 4chan meltdown has begun #electionday edition
I’m basically just following my poliwonks list on Twitter today while considering switching away from the repetitive News24 coverage and getting in some Netflix. How about you?
QOTD: @DigbyParton on who Americans trust less than politicians
Maybe [the press] should take a little deeper look into the underlying lack of trust in all institutions instead of attributing the numbers to alleged character flaws of individuals.
Media Circus: Parliament Resumes Edition
The 45th Federal Parliament of Australia should be interesting. As in ancient curse/benison “interesting”.
But as the Canberra politicians put on their solemnest faces today, the world keeps turning: what news story/commentary/analysis has grabbed your attention lately?
So that’s why I haven’t been writing much lately
I haven’t been letting myself feel bad-tempered enough about all the world’s bullshit.
Media Circus: USA Convention Season Edition
What might Hillary really be thinking? How about Michelle?
Here in Oz, buckle up for more Brandis Equivocation-Watch.
Media Circus: Australia votes 2016
Need a last minute guide and cheat sheet generator to take into the polling booth (and know which polling place near you has the oughta-be-obligatory Democracy Sausage sizzle happening)? Here’s the links you need.
Hoyden About Town 