Single digit temperature

During the Southern Hemisphere Winter, some people like to celebrate Christmas in July. This is because that in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, Christmas is celebrated in the height of summer, and the weather is too warm to enjoy a traditional Christmas roast. 

This song, by the German schlager group, Die Flippers, is worthy of being added to your Christmas in July meal background music playlist. 

Getting carried away

When the average Christian thinks of a Christian Youtuber who uses their channel to address the errors of prominent Christian leaders, they may have in mind an angry and humourless type. Chris Rosebrough, the American Lutheran pastor, may not be everyone's cup of tea, to put it politely, but he manages to be funny and incisive at the same time. 

Character matters

This was unsuccessfully submitted for publication to a newspaper's letters column. The good thing about having a blog is that enables opiniated people to self publish instead. You have an alternative outlet. 

Reports of Labor caucus dissatisfaction with Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership, combined with the Victorian government's challenging fiscal situation, and endemic maladministration, invite comparisons with the former Cain/Kirner governments (1982-1992), but with one important distinction.

Rather than spin and obfuscation, the likes of former Premier John Cain (1982-1990), his deputy, Robert Fordham (1982-1989), and Treasurer, Rob Jolly (1982-1990), resigned from their positions because of their conviction that it was the only way to take responsibility and accountability either for their, or the government's failed policies.

By comparison, their present-day successors seem to be lacking in such character and integrity. 

 

That was so last century, man

Visitors to this blog, if indeed there are any, may remember John Jost, former host of ABC TV's nightly current affairs programme, The 7.30 Report. 

This video clip was the only one I could find. If gives you some idea of Jost's grumpy screen persona. Unlike Clive Robertson, one of Jost's contemporaries, it was his natural disposition, and not a shtick. 

No way

Why did this need to be released in cinemas? If this film's low box office takings are any indication, it looks like movie fans worldwide are asking this very question. 

Can hate and tolerance coexist?

As any thoughtful student of history will be aware, antisemitism is the oldest hatred. In this recent presentation to the Sydney Institute, David Harris, former Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee, gives an overview of historical and contemporary antisemitism. 

One hundred proof drivel

The internet is full of vile content pushed by so called influencers such as Nick Fuentes and Ana Kasperian. It is well past time they were put in their place.