Mexican President Calderon visited the US last week and gave a speech to Congress that addressed the recent bill enacted by Arizona and provided his own perspective on the situation. Calderon questioned the morality of the Arizona law, addressed the economic motivations of immigration to the US, and urged proactive attention be spent on securing [...]
A lot has been said recently about Arizona’s new immigration law, SB 1070. It’s been called racist, a striking example of state power, and a publicity disaster, among others. President Obama himself called the Arizona law “a misdirected expression of frustration.” I think the President has actually hit it spot on. The law, while understandable [...]
It’s strange how the Olympics are making me hyper-aware of being American. From the behind-the-scenes stories of athletes in which proclamations of pride in representing the country and their hometown are made, to the sports commentators who constantly make reference to the medal count, I am constantly reminded of what it actually means to [...]
For a very brief moment about 7 years ago I considered getting a Southern Cross tattoo. I was living abroad at the time and caught up in a bout of home sickness and rugby world cup fueled national pride. But looking back I’m glad I didn’t as such a permanently patriotic form of branding has [...]
We’re on a bit of a poetry kick at the moment here at Social Scapegoat, possibly as a way to disguise our seething rage. With that in mind, I present to you Tony Abbott’s WHITE Christmas:
He’s dreaming of a WHITE Christmas
Just like the ones he used to know.
Where the liberals glisten,
and children listen,
As church and [...]
Dear Whoopi,
How are you? I am fine, thank you for asking. Though my back has been giving me a few troubles and the reception on my television is shot so I’ve resorted to re-enacting old episodes of ABC TV shows in my living room.
Anyhow, I won’t waste time with formalities.
Whoopi, I am confused.
Last week you [...]
I always get a little melancholy towards the end of the year due to my utter lack of achievement, – lamenting for the things I haven’t done, the books I haven’t read (as the mountain of books beside my bed gets higher and higher)…
Except that this year I realised I’ve actually exceeded my reading expectations.
I [...]
Urban Outfitters is AWESOME and they should bring it out to Sydney (but not anywhere else, strictly exclusive). I am such a hipster!
I am never again shopping in Australia. Purely online only.
I LOVE LA and I don’t know why it has such a bad reputation with Australians.
It definitely helps to know someone, having the social [...]
Thus ends my Amazing American Adventure.
I’ve had some incredible times, and some difficult ones.
It’s been a wild ride and one I have thoroughly enjoyed.
Below are some observations from my travels, or just collections of tid bits I’ve been meaning to right down. They don’t take much shape or form, follow any narrative structure, or possess [...]
Look, I was a swine-flu cynic as much as the next guy.
I think people who invoke the name swine or flu for what is ultimately a head cold should be put up against a wall and given a sturdy shot of HTFU.
HOWEVER, this all changed when I caught swine flu.
I thought about writing about it [...]
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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