| Cleaning up my tweet stream in 12 easy steps |
| 10 January 2010 |
A 12-step Twitter cleansing and detox program that helped reclaim my Twitter stream |
| Ruddo |
| 4 July 2009 |
A nerdy Australian bureaucrat takes his flamboyant roadshow across Australia to promote his outrageous emotions trading scheme. |
| Land of the lost |
| 15 June 2009 |
Sucked into a political time warp with red necked environmentalists Australia's greatest living treasurer tries to make it back to the real world alive in a desperate dash for freedom. |
| It's not Hanson, says expert |
| 18 March 2009 |
Forensic anatomist analyses image claimed to be of a young and semi-naked Pauline Hanson and declares: "It is just not her." |
| The wrath of Bligh |
| 8 March 2009 |
Maybe it's the ears, or maybe just the botox, but Anna Bligh looks like she is channeling Kirstie Alley from her Star Trek days. |
| He's just not that into you |
| 20 February 2009 |
A group of politicians, from the shallow end of the gene pool, deal with their nefarious relationships through the political corridors of power in this clumsy comedy of memoirs. You could die laughing unless you're stabbed in the back first. |
| Scary pics |
| 24 January 2009 |
This series of pictures is quiet haunting. Particularly if you reverse the sequence. |
| A caffeine hit |
| 20 January 2009 |
If that low fat soy latte is not enough for you anymore this caffeine hit is sure to do the trick without damaging your teeth. |
| Throw Obama from the train |
| 19 January 2009 |
A bitter ex-vice president and a spoilt momma's boy plot the downfall of someone they both detest in this black comedy. |
| The power of dance |
| 16 January 2009 |
What exactly was Will Ferrell doing on Iranian television? Blades of Glory was never this good. |
| i,BARACK |
| 15 January 2009 |
In the future presidents are programmed specifically to help citizens and not harm them in any way. Or are they? If presidents break those laws, and if humans have become so completely dependent on presidents, there is nothing to stop them taking over the world. Maybe they already have... |
| Rees Man |
| 14 January 2009 |
An Australian politician behind in all the polls and shunned by the electorate decides to say "yes" to every lobbyist and union official for a year. The results are predictable and the laughs few and far between. |
| The changing face of Australian politics |
| 13 January 2009 |
Gillard holds down a number of jobs as she plots to become Australia's first female prime minister. |
| Support Muntadhar al-Zaidi. Give Bush the boot |
| 27 November 2008 |
A lot has been written about Muntadhar al-Zaidi since he gained notoriety by throwing his shoes at George Bush during a recent Baghdad press conference. Show your support and post your old boots to George Bush |
| An Australian movie |
| 27 November 2008 |
Everyone had such high hopes for this local movie by Australian cinema's enfant terrible. Filmed in exotic, outback locations, depicting an old lost Australia, it took years to make |
| John McCain Maverick |
| 27 October 2008 |
A maverick, needing money for a presidential campaign, faces various comic mishaps and challenges, including a rogue hockey mom... |
| Corporate Coup Claque Clan |
| 1 October 2008 |
After all shock and awe of the economic crisis Americans can sleep easier knowing that John McCain may just suspend his campaign again... |
| Sarah Palin ready for her debate |
| 30 September 2008 |
After a thorough make-over and intensive rehearsals Sarah Palin is finally ready for her first debate... |
| Palin and Couric interview |
| 29 September 2008 |
Another hard hitting interview that shows just how difficult it is to tell who the real clowns are... |
| Palin speaks McCain runs |
| 26 September 2008 |
GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin interruped her hectic speed dating sessions with foriegn leaders to speak to Katie Couric about the economy and the McCain campaign's ties to lobbyists |
| McCain cancels Letterman |
| 25 September 2008 |
David Letterman rips into McCain for canceling an appearance on his show. It gets funnier when McCain is revealed to be doing an interview with Katie Couric |
| Liar Liar |
| 16 September 2008 |
A politician who can't lie. What an oxymoron! It's best that nothing is examined too closely in this atrocious comedy... |
| Deputy Dawg |
| 11 September 2008 |
No Pit Bull ? just Deputy Dawg in lipstick... |
| Chronic Blunder |
| 6 September 2008 |
A group of low-grade performers in a multi-million dollar production try so hard to deliver their scripted lines with conviction, eventually they start to believe they really are the heroes they are portraying... |
| Get Smart |
| 3 September 2008 |
A bumbling agent tries to use the element of surprise to gain control against the forces of chaos... |
| Sarah Palin in Miss Inconceivability |
| 1 September 2008 |
A former runner-up in a state beauty pageant goes undercover in America's top talent show... |
| John McCain sporting the urge |
| 31 August 2008 |
John McCain apparently doesn't know Sarah Palin very well. He really would like to get to know her a whole lot better though, apparently... |
| Citizen McCain |
| 31 August 2008 |
Citizen McCain is a classic American tragedy about a man of great passion, vision, and greed. It is also a powerful political tale about the use and abuse of wealth and power |
| Google ups ante with Office View |
| 7 August 2008 |
Undaunted by the public backlash by privacy activists around the world Google is pushing ahead with its latest development which lets people explore inside buildings, both above and below ground level for the first time with little more than a computer and an internet connection |
| Naked McGun 2008 |
| 5 August 2008 |
Talked out of retirement an aging hero sets out to track down terrorists and save the oil company. Watch it again for the many stupid laughs and mistakes, until you realise it's just not funny |
| About a Boy |
| 26 May 2008 |
A cliched and predictable story of a young presidential hopeful who learns to act like a grown-up thanks to the miss-spoken words of a bitterly frustrated, power-hungry, rival |
| To Hell and Barack |
| 22 May 2008 |
Hillary Clinton has no intention of stopping the fight and will take it all the way to the party's convention in August |
| Hillary Clinton Unbearable |
| 21 May 2008 |
Racial overtones and rich symbolism abound in this political thriller as a presidential nominee emerges unscathed from the political carnage |
| Hillary Clinton: Poll Fiction |
| 8 May 2008 |
The many images of a wannabe president intertwine in this sordid tale of populist sound bites, political spin and wishful thinking |
| Jeremiah Wright: The Nutty Pastor |
| 1 May 2008 |
Grossly self-indulgent, egocentric Jeremiah Wright intoxicated by media attention turns into an obnoxious bore |
| The devil fears Obama |
| 27 April 2008 |
A charismatic young senator is caught up in the presidential ambitions of a ruthless and cynical opponent |
| True Lies |
| 19 April 2008 |
Unbelievable special effects as a presidential hopeful dodges sniper fire in an attempt to win support in this action packed comedy that has everyone ducking for cover |
| Vote or my wife will shoot |
| 18 April 2008 |
Senator Hillary Clinton is back in town. This time she wants to be President and has brought her husband to help |
| Barack! |
| 15 April 2008 |
Presidential hopeful, Barack, embarks on a marathon cross-country bus tour through small-town America and finds a country full of strange and wonderful people |
| Hillary Clinton: Annie Get Your Gun |
| 14 April 2008 |
Wannabe sharpshooter Hillary Clinton comes out with guns blazing, determined to prove you really can't get a man with a gun |
| Hillary Clinton: Bowling for Colombia |
| 7 April 2008 |
The boundaries of truth are stretched and misspoken in this documentary on false claims by American presidential candidates |
| The gospel according to Hillary |
| 5 April 2008 |
I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport |
| Mugabe |
| 4 April 2008 |
Punch drunk with power an elderly dictator steps into the ring and delivers a knockout blow to democracy |
| Lout of Africa |
| 4 April 2008 |
Epic love story about a young man's turbulent rise to power and his quest to reclaim every white-owned farm in the country |
| Fool for thought |
| 25 March 2008 |
Major petroleum companies quivering in their safety boots asinternational groups organise mass action to confront dirty energy and demand green energy future |
| Geert Wilders' Fitna Workout |
| 30 March 2008 |
See movements that today's fitna gurus don't do anymore. If you are new to fitna, you will feel the pain |
| Corey Delaney vs the police |
| 16 January 2008 |
Featuring 500 underage drinkers, soft porn, hard partying, riot police and helicopters this media beatup is sure to dazzle at the box office |
| Party boy trashes neighbourhood |
| 16 January 2008 |
The party is well and truly over for one raucous teenager |
| Kevin Rudd: Misery |
| 28 November 2007 |
Misery is a dark, but witty venture into Australian politics. A popular politician crashes through to victory with the help of a union lawyer who claims to be his biggest fan |
| Bronwyn Bishop is back |
| 25 November 2007 |
Bronwyn Bishop announced that she will be putting her hand up for leadership of the federal Liberal Party at the next party meeting |
| Kevin Rudd: A fistfull of dullards |
| 21 November 2007 |
In his own way he is perhaps the most dangerous man who ever lived. The man with no plan is back in this Spaghetti election. A baby-faced loner plays political rivals against each other in an election torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge |
| Last minute surge for Pauline! |
| 16 November 2007 |
"...it is obvious that there is a blanket ban on Pauline's name being mentioned by the major political parties or media..." Once again our avid reader has their finger on the pulse |
| Hovember |
| 9 November 2007 |
Hovember (the month formally known as November) is an eyebrow growing political event held during November every few years |
| Xenaphobe Worrier Princess |
| 5 November 2007 |
In a time of Ancient Gods, Warlords, and Kings, a land in the turmoil of unemployment cried out for a hero... She was Xenaphobe. A mighty princess forged in the heat of a fish and chip shop. The power, the passion, the danger. Her courage will change the world forever |
| Kevin Rudd: Catch me if you can |
| 4 November 2007 |
A con artist impersonating a politician and opposition leader who cares runs up a billion dollar debt |
| Kevin Rudd: Meo Too |
| 25 October 2007 |
His ruthless vision for the future united fractured union's and inspired bureaucratic revolutions far beyond Australia's borders |
| John Howard, Kevin Rudd: Mars a Tax |
| 24 October 2007 |
Australian electorates are invaded by politicians with incredibly similar policies |
| Kevin Rudd, Wayne Swan: Tax Panic II |
| 20 October 2007 |
The original was so good we just had to bring out the scene by scene remake of this original classic love story aboard an 'unsinkable' ship |
| John Howard, Peter Costello: Tax Panic |
| 19 October 2007 |
Romantic tale of the rich and the poor aussie battlers thrown together on the ill-fated voyage of an 'unsinkable' ship |
| Kevin Rudd waxing lyrical |
| 19 October 2007 |
It's bad enough listening to them now we have to watch as well |
| Kevin Rudd: Wankerman |
| 18 September 2007 |
In the male dominated world of political spin he reigned supreme |
| Kevin Rudd: Weekend at Kevie's |
| 17 September 2007 |
A pair of losers try to pretend that their employer is really still the life and soul of the party |
| Lord Voldermort rises again |
| 15 September 2007 |
I couldn't help thinking that "You-Know-Who" or "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" looked awfully familiar |
| Australia to ban political movement |
| 15 September 2007 |
Australia found another suspected case of foot in mouth disease in a huge complex in Canberra today and immediately imposed an exclusion zone around the area |
| Search engine optimisation 101 |
| 14 September 2007 |
Well all that junk mail about proven tools that help you to get top 10 rankings in Google, Yahoo and all other major search engines has finally paid off |
| Retiring Howard? |
| 13 September 2007 |
Before you and yours continue bagging Howard re his possible decision not to complete his term as PM if elected ... have a real serious look at the recent 'retirements' on LABOUR Premiers... |
| John Howard: The Queen |
| 12 September 2007 |
An intimate behind the scenes glimpse of a successful leader faced with a disillusioned electorate and the struggle to find a worthy heir to galvanise public support |
| Kevin Rudd: The Munchausen Candidate |
| 11 September 2007 |
A junior diplomat is brainwashed by union officials into becoming a political leader but no one can remember anything he stands for as this political conspiracy unfolds |
| Kevin Rudd: Color Me Howard |
| 9 September 2007 |
It's difficult to tell who is messing with whose mind in this story of the world's biggest liar |
| Kevin Rudd: Try Harder 0.7 |
| 26 August 2007 |
Everyone gets blown away with the non hardcore promise of this mediocre political thriller. Policies are stripped bare and memories lost in a drunken spin of poll rage |
| Kevin Rudd: Striptease |
| 20 August 2007 |
A short-sighted stripper and single mother, forced to work in a sleazy nightclub, relies on the kindness of drunk politicians and union thugs to survive |
| Rocket: The emails |
| 19 August 2007 |
Long before blogs made it fashionable to post a comment, Rocket had a forum for readers to express themselves. Read what out visitors have to say about Pauline Hanson's attempt to get back into politics |
| John Howard: I now pronounce you George and Johnny |
| 19 August 2007 |
Two struggling world leaders pretend to be the best of buddies in order to win domestic support and votes |
| Kevin Rudd: Kev07 |
| 7 August 2007 |
A documentary on the highly profitable Australian political industry and voter horror stories |
| Philip Ruddock: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels |
| 29 July 2007 |
Small time con-men in a big time government, try to out do each other while pulling off the biggest hoax of their careers |
| Peter Costello: Days of Blunder |
| 24 July 2007 |
The race is on to keep the audience awake as a series of near misses, disasters, backflips and reckless point scoring fail to ignite the electorate |
| John Howard: Unbearable |
| 23 July 2007 |
A weak cast and stupid script ensures nothing can save this dismal performance |
| Philip Ruddock: Sim City |
| 16 July 2007 |
A collection of stories based on a corrupt, crime infested, morally bankrupt government |
| John Howard: Lost in MySpace |
| 14 July 2007 |
The inhospitable Australian political landscape forces politicians into myspace to find relevancy |
| Kevin Rudd: Shopper |
| 12 July 2007 |
Shopper tells the intense story of Kevin "Shopper" Rudd, a legendary Labor leader who stalked the shopping malls for voters and support |
| John Howard: Mean in Black |
| 28 June 2007 |
Government organisation uses low cost detention centres and barbed wire to repel alien invasion |
| Philip Ruddock: Eyes Wired Shut |
| 25 June 2007 |
Still in production, with the biggest budget ever and the Australian defense force as extras, there is no release date |
| John Howard: Tampa Stampa |
| 23 June 2007 |
A group of Neo-Nazi skinheads clash with ethnic groups in this multi-cultural Australian classic |
| Paul Keating, Kevin Rudd: Tirades of Glory |
| 16 June 2007 |
No one wins gold in this perfectly timed comedy when an aging star stages a dazzling comeback |
| John Howard, Kevin Rudd: Twits |
| 15 June 2007 |
A political experiment clones the perfect politician. Unfortunately the zygote split creating two |
| Joe Hockey: Shrek |
| 8 June 2007 |
When the king starts to look decidedly ill, Shrek is seen as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away |
| Kevin Rudd: Kevie's Big Adventure |
| 7 June 2007 |
Kevin heads left at a fork in the road. The path he takes, paved with compulsory collective bargaining and arbitration, leads to a mythical working-class Australia |
| John Howard, Emissions: Impossible |
| 4 June 2007 |
An Australian politician, facing a suspicious electorate and sagging opinion polls, realises the source of damaging leaks is in his own organisation |
| The US vs John Howard |
| 1 June 2007 |
An ABC documentary on John Howard with a focus on his final election when he transformed from a politician into a global warming activist |
| John Howard: The Farce Club |
| 30 May 2007 |
Out of touch and isolated the two leads struggle to land a punch in this poll-driven yawn towards oblivion |
| John Howard: The Whether Man |
| 23 May 2007 |
John Howard, the political whetherman, is about to take his best shot at politics |
| John Howard, Kevin Rudd: The CanBra Boys |
| 18 May 2007 |
Canberra's notorious political gang, the CanBra Boys can't shake the stigma of hard partying and rough factional justice as they battle to survive |
| John Howard, Kevin Rudd: Where Egos Dare |
| 14 May 2007 |
With policies blazing Australia's elite politicians drop into marginal electorates |
| George Bush, John Howard, Tony Blair: Delta Farce |
| 11 May 2007 |
War isn't funny, and neither is this sorry tale of three bumbling buddies |
| Kevin Rudd: Kevvie |
| 30 April 2007 |
Declaring he is here to help, Kevin rolls up his sleeves to take care of some really big business |
| Kevin Rudd: Back to the Future Fund |
| 27 April 2007 |
With his buddies stuck in the 1800s our trusty hero Kevin needs to travel back to the future fund |
| John Howard: An unconservative truth |
| 25 April 2007 |
A longtime global warming cynic goes nuclear in his attempt to ensure opposition meltdown |
| The Rocket Letters |
| 23 April 2007 |
Rocket was providing a forum for readers to express themselves long before blogs made it fashionable to post a comment. See what our readers are saying |
| The very model of a modern moderate mufti |
| 15 April 2007 |
I am the very model of a modern moderate mufti; I've support significant, from the clergy and the laity; My Friday sermons are renowned for being rather radical; And guaranteed to whip the press up something quite hysterical |
| John Howard and Philip Ruddock: Ruddock Proof Defence |
| 6 April 2007 |
A sorry saga of children overboard and political ineptitude as lying politicians try to protect themselves and prevent the truth ever being known |
| John Howard and Kevin Rudd: Agonise This |
| 4 April 2007 |
A powerful leader feeling someone messing with his mind becomes desperate to free himself of inner conflict, guilt and self-doubt |
| John Howard: About Schit |
| 25 March 2007 |
An ageing leader struggles with an ambiguous electorate and the prospect of failure as he nears retirement |
| John Howard and Kevin Rudd: Australian Gothic II? |
| 19 March 2007 |
During the great political depression wannabe leaders find inspiration in their rural roots |
| John Howard and Kevin Rudd: Good Night and Good Muck |
| 17 March 2007 |
Gripping drama of tabloid journalism and muck raking at its very best |
| John Howard and George Bush: The Delta Farce |
| 14 March 2007 |
The only thing blown to shreds in this multi billion dollar flop is the credibility of the aging leads |
| The Hitman |
| 13 March 2007 |
Another lackluster performance from an under-challenged superhero let down by a disappointing supporting cast |
| John Howard: Dumb and Dumbya |
| 13 March 2007 |
It couldn't get any worse as two buddies ham it up on the world stage in yet another Hollywood remake |
| Last in translation |
| 13 March 2007 |
A semi-retired mufti, jet-lagged and alone in Egypt, struggles with culture and language, as he tries to regain relevance |
| The official unofficial John Howard web site |
| 11 March 2007 |
Howard sends troops into marginal electorates |
| The official unofficial Pauline Hanson web site |
| 9 March 2007 |
Do you remember what you were doing when Pauline was elected? Help us complete the Hanson Timeline |
| Hanson's Folly |
| 9 March 2007 |
Scare the living daylights out of your next dinner guests when you serve them Hanson's Folly. Cheap Australian plonk at its very best |
| Burke flu bungle |
| 7 March 2007 |
Australian health officials have tried to quell fears over any potential burke flu outbreak after numerous politicians were exposed to the deadly disease |
| Kevin Rudd: Stranger than Faction |
| 4 March 2007 |
A government bureaucrat lives a dull existence, until he begins to hear the voices of power brokers telling him what to do |
| Kevin Rudd: Mr Magoo |
| 3 March 2007 |
A bookish politician with very bad foresight who always gets into trouble |
| John Howard: Notes on a Scandal |
| 2 March 2007 |
A veteran and cynical politician, close to retirement, is barely tolerated by his less brilliant and acerbic electorate who know nothing about his private life |
| Kevin Rudd: Nacho Labor |
| 1 March 2007 |
A humble diplomat aspires to be Prime Minister. Fuelled by a passion for politics he dons a cape and mask to compete in local elections |
| Hanson ups the anti |
| 25 February 2007 |
Dancing with the Stars celebrity Pauline Hanson shimmies down a parliament house pathway to meet with journalists |
| Gigastar to challenge Howard |
| 25 February 2007 |
Dame Edna Everage, housewife and self-confessed gigastar, will stand for Labor against John Howard in this year's election |
| The three amigos |
| 23 February 2007 |
New South Wales laws were recently changed to allow Dick Cheney and his personal bodyguards to carry guns while in Sydney |
| Wayne's world |
| 18 February 2007 |
Not content to just mess with the mind of John Howard, Kevin has decided to mess with his image as well |
| Please explain again |
| 16 February 2007 |
Pauline is planning a political comeback in this year's federal election and autobiography should be selling like hot fish cakes at the end of March |
| The Cheney Syndrome |
| 20 February 2007 |
Political cohorts face nuclear meltdown as this over-hyped, badly scripted plot unravels |
| Farce Off |
| 4 February 2007 |
John Howard and Kevin Rudd. A revolutionary new political technique allows a party room hack to take the physical appearance of a major political leader and infiltrate the working class |
| Morris & Gromit, The curse of the weir dam it |
| 17 February 2007 |
Morris Iemma and Peter Debnam set out to discover the mystery behind the disappearing water that plagues the city and threatens their chances of winning the next election |
| Meet the Forkers |
| 4 February 2007 |
Kevid Rudd and Julia Gillard. All hell breaks loose as Australian voters are left wondering if a fork in the road will lead to a knife in the back. |
| Julia Gillard: Kill IR Bill |
| 4 February 2007 |
Waking up after a long coma the only thing on Julia Gillard's mind is revenge. She is determined to Kill IR Bill and no one is safe from political assassination, not even her leader |
| Amanda Vanstone: Supersize Me |
| 28 January 2007 |
Dumped after a life time force-fed on nothing but Liberal policies Australia's longest-serving female Cabinet minister keeps her mouth firmly shut and her options wide open |
| Gillard's Web |
| 27 January 2007 |
Kevin the prig is scared of the coming election, because he knows that he could end up with more than a few knives in his back. To save his bacon he hatches a plan, and invites Gillard to the party |
| Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from Israel |
| 10 February 2006 |
Just how many times can Iran, Holocaust and cartoon contest be mentioned on a page |
| Queensland -- beautiful one day fundamentalist the next! |
| 5 January 2006 |
The proposed legislation, already approved by the National Party, will effectively give domestic farm animals in Queensland the right to vote |
| Political enhancements |
| 5 January 2006 |
Research shows performance-enhancing drugs are rife in the Australian political system |
| The Alexis of evil |
| 2 January 2006 |
Campy opulence and shoulder pads, will ensure viewers can look forward to great trash on CNN |
| Baptist Sex Scandal |
| 17 December 2005 |
Full immersion baptism is shaping up as the next sex scandal to hit Christian churches across the globe as numerous born-again Christians launch a class action |
| Weapons of Mass Conversion |
| 11 December 2005 |
As if the shock and awe tactics were not enough, America is poised to launch another devastating attack on Iraq |
| Government Policy Disturbing UN |
| 11 December 2005 |
A United Nations' committee has delivered a scathing attack on Australia's treatment of Opposition party members |
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