Sunday, October 29, 2006

Cynicism






These SMH pictures of the possible effects of water level rises from global warming
present an interesting opportunity.


Bear with me.



If we figure out where the water levels will get to (assuming high/long term increases in sea levels as a result of the melting of the polar caps) we can commence buyingproperties on the soon-to-be-seaside et voila! A waterfront property on the new Sydney Harbour for the price of a Penrith terrace...

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

My Last North Korea Rant

Before we respond to North Korea, let's look hard at humanitarian implications of sanctions against one of the most impoverished regimes in our area.

Regardless of what we might think about Kim Jong-il having nuclear weapons, surely we should go to the bargaining table without economic crimes hanging over our heads. This test only destabilises the region if we let it.


* I promise to stop talking about lil' Kim and his big bombs now.

Monday, October 09, 2006

The Little Dictator Who Could

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As one Kim loses pounds the other tests kilotons.

Softly softly world...