Imagine what the US president could do if only he had a better bumper sticker!
But as one commentator suggests it's not the message that's a problem for Obama, it's the all-too-clear reality.
So perhaps journalists should spend more energy examining how a crucial piece of legislation might affect American life and public policy than on how the president might most effectively sell it to the sceptics. More
Historical highwaymen
The important historical significance of Ned Kelly has been diluted away to nothing under an avalanche of meaningless appropriation. More
If the opinion polls are accurate, there could be two states of confusion on Saturday. More
Let's hope cricket headlines will focus on the game, not Lara Bingle, this week. More
Just like a painting, you have to stare a while to see what's happening in politics. More
The idea that "work sharing" kept unemployment rates low during the GFC is a myth. More
These are strange times for investing; it feels like anything could happen. More
Unemployment. It is one of the most watched, and perhaps least understood, economic figures. More
It is to be hoped that the voters in South Australia think before they vote and don't follow one party or another out of some loyalty. This is the chance they have to get it right for their state. A hung parliament benefits no one and while it is of value to have members who have no apparent political ties, it doesn't always guarantee that good government will follow.
margaret, When winning may be almost as painful as losing (via story comment)
"Greatest sportsman of his generation" don't agree, maybe greatest golfer yes but there are others that have excelled as swimmers, sprinters, marathon runners etc. that could be more deserving of the title though it is a difficult shoe to fill as you would have to be a champion in many sports.
cinico, on Betrayal overshadows Tiger's return to golf (via story comment)
The TWO Fredriks perform a medley of TV themes and opening songs.
This is the biggest story you're going to see probably in your lifetime.
Winds from Tropical Cyclone Ului buffet palm trees at Yeppoon on Queensland's Keppel Coast, March 20, 2010.
Should the Federal Government allow Australia to sell uranium to Russia?
Abbott had a stunned-monkey look on his face when Labor sprang an ambush on him yesterday, writes Samantha Maiden in The Australian.
"Ever merciful, Speaker Harry Jenkins was throwing Liberals out of the chamber faster than even [Gillard] could slaughter them. Six MPs in all, including four Liberals."
The media has turned from talk of Rudd's honeymoon to Abbott's — and they're wrong, says Ben Eltham in NewMatilda.com.
"...ordinary voters won’t look up the Budget Papers: they’ll simply follow their instincts, and the polls tell us that voters strongly favour Labor on the issue of health."
Action on climate is justified says The Economist, not because the science is certain, but precisely because it is not.
"With climate change you do not need to invent things; the truth, even with all those uncertainties and caveats, is scary enough."
Katie Connolly, in Newsweek, shares her thoughts on why Obama postponed his trip Down Under.
"So where does that leave us? With a very nervous Senate, not to mention a Senate with a minority leader intent on using procedural tactics to delay passage. My bet is that's what's really bothering the administration today."
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Three pastors discuss church attitudes towards homosexuality.
Bombina orientalis is a colourful little frog that knows how to stick up for itself.
Wayne and Rach Pearson row marathons from the comfort of their living room.
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Belief and disbelief are 2 sides of the same coin, one does not exist without the other.
Neil, on The Atheist Delusion (via story comment)