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I want to talk quickly about the four reasons Australia could never have a president like Trump, and this isn't a dig at the US or it's citizens. And it's not holding up Australia as some sort of becon of government, because as you'll see there are so many flaws in our system. This is about government structure and voting policy. It is also so, so funny to think about.

1. Preferential voting: A.K.A raked voting. Unlike the U.S system which is most votes wins, this takes into account second and third choices of voters. It means that it takes into account not only who people like most but also who people like least. Essentially our system has a "I don't want A to win, I want B to lose," clause which is so petty and I love it.

2. Compulsory voting. Everyone has to vote, or you get fined. Now, I know that most of you think that would be crap, but think about this; no voter suppression, because everyone has to vote. No point in voter fraud because ballot numbers have to line up with the population. You don’t have to make sure your voter registration is up to date because you just do it once when you turn 18, and you stay in the system forever because you're always gonna need to be registered. And the government has to make sure voting is accessible to everyone because everyone has to vote. Plus you get a democracy sausage.

3. We don't vote for a prime minister. We vote for a party, and the leader of that party gets to be in charge. Now Americans probably are thinking "we do that too." Not quite. You see, if all the citizens are hating on a prime minister too much and their party is getting antsy about the polls, they can have a leadership spill and nominate a new head of their party, who will become prime minister without an election. Since 2007 we had Kevin Rudd who was ousted by Julia Gillard who was ousted by Kevin again who was voted out and replaced by Tony Abbott who was ousted by Malcom Turnbull who was ousted by Scott Morrison who was voted out and replaced by Anthony Albanese. That seven PMs over three elections, two of them the same guy. You think Trump wouldn't have been pushed out in his first six months?

4. Because we are still part if the commonwealth King Charles is still our head of state and has the power to fire a Prime minister. It's kind of happened before. I hate the fact that Charles is our head of state and I don't believe he should have the power to dismiss an official elected by the Australian people. But if Trump was our Prime Minister it would be sooooo funny to watch Charles fire him.

[mentholmuse]

The Last Of Us - Incorrect Quotes

Very Correct Actually | HBO Specific

Things that don't exist in TLOU Universe:

SHINee

Klance

Miranda's 'Cerulean Blue' speech

Australia (probs) (like aus is GONE the grain industry over here.... nah)

Wicked, post first show

Wicked loosing tony to Avenue Q

Ugg Boots on a red carpet

Me (2004 baby)

Star Wars Episode 3, and by extension mass bi awakenings

Star Wars OG Trilogy box set/being able to see carrie fisher in the mental bikini at home

The Hunger Games, ellie would have ate this UP for all the wrong reasons

World of Warcraft

Lord of The Rings 3rd movie

Swifties

Brexit

Europe Nation-States as a whole probably (baby thats cordycepsfalia now)

Facebook

Autism in women (pretty much)

Dissolving of the Asperger's Diagnosis

The Wii

The iPhone, but more interestingly Steve Job's insults

Fears abt the world ending in 2012 bc of the Mayan calendar

4Chan

Any imaging from the Hubble Telescope (launched DAYS before outbreak day) (that's kinda poetic honestly like you want to venture out. okay, well so do cordyceps)

the term "baby bump" according to wiki

flash mobs

The Kardashians™️

Shrek 2

Spider-Man 2

Howl's Moving Castle

Attack on Titan the manga

GTA 5

The idea of GTA 6

Lost

Michael Jacksons death (as we know it)

"Bimbo Summit"

The Notebook

Paris Hiltons Music career

Bling Ring

My Immortal (fanfic)

Ao3

Wattpad

DSM-5

My Parents Marriage

Teen Vouge

That one vanity fair cover with all the 2003 it girls

Legally Blond 2

Charlie's angel 2

Scooby Doo 2

Madonna and Britney Spears kiss

Britney Spears conservatorship (Britney would FUCK UP some infected)

Beyoncé's solo career (aside from first album) (she won FIVE grammys in 2004)

Ellie being an NCTizen (i just see it)

In Da Club -50 Cent

Smosh

Youtube as a whole (i feel like sarah would have liked tarot card readings on youtube and joel would also secretly eat them up)

the resolution that an american politician was the one to leave a hit and run, dead dear in the middle of a park (arent the Kennedys basically american royals. yalls royals are wild, mine just 'secretly' assassinate each other)

SPF 50+

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban again en mass awakenings... liking wolfstar, wolfstar roleplayers, liking kinda along hair nerdy guys, liking girls who punch ppl like draco malfoy in the face.

dare i say movie adaptation drarry stans

the marauders fanon

Ashley Simpson lip syncing scandal

NippleGate

Solo Gwen Stefani

Yeah! by Usher, lowkey i think this song would have been Joels guilty pleasure

Jojo Siwa

Desperate Housewives

Pretty Little Liars the concept as a whole

Napoleon Dynamite (#voteforpedro)

Barbie and Ken Divorce

Reddit

Criminal Minds

Spencer Reid

Dr Spencer Reid

My crush on Dr Spencer Reid

Mggs mockumentary

Mgg modeling picks we only see in his mockumentary

Hillary Duff "Do you know what you say" (TV Ellie would 10000% call things gay*)

Tom Cruise scientology controversy

cancel culture... all though i think FEDRA is their cancel culture

any publicly elected president in america ever again

kevin rudd sorry speech

julia gillards speech

gay marriage (in australia and in all american states)

hashtags

twitter

jihyo being a kpop trainee

girls generation

bang chan being australian potentially

the gabby hannah show.... and poetry, and music....

my chemical romance*

amy winehouse

honourable mention kinda :

could you imagine thinking the world was gonna collapse in 2000 bc of, y2k, 2001 bc of 9/11 or 2012 bc of the mayan calendar but it was 2003 instead. evolution just couldn't handle wonyoungs impending beauty apparently

there are probably a lotttt of coeliac people in post outbreak TLOU universe

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End of Year Book Tag

With the end of the year approaching, I've seen a few people on youtube doing this End of Year tag and I thought it'd be fun to do it too, as a kind of followup to the mid year freak out tag. I've adapted the questions a little based on a couple different versions I've seen but I believe the original tag was made by Ariel Bissett. Anyway, onto the questions!

I am definitely on track for my 2024 reading goal! This year I set a goal of 40 books and as of today (Nov 2) I am sitting at 38 read which I am obviously stoked with. I am a little behind on the Read Christie challenge this year but only by 4 books so I shouldn't have any trouble finishing the challenge.

What I am behind on is posting about what I've read (oopsie) so I defs want to try and get caught up before too long.

(Originally this prompt specified an autumnal/winter read but I live in Australia and we're entering summer so I changed the wording a little.)

I don't often pick books based on the season but this year I do actually have a couple of summery reads that I'd like to get to. The first is Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies by Catherine Mack. The other is Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret by Benjamin Stevenson which it the third in his Australia set mystery series so I'm assuming it'll take place in the summer too lmao.

If you'd asked me last week I would have had a few titles on my list but currently there's only one. Ghosts: Brought To Life was released in October and I have ordered it so I'm just waiting for it to arrive.

Oh I have so many more than three lmao but the one's I'm focusing on most are the Agatha Christie's I have left to read - Hickory Dickory Dock (which I just started today), The Mirror Crack'd From Side to Side, Third Girl, and Passenger To Frankfurt. Aside from them I also have a few books I'd like to get to if possible just to tick off challenges I've been doing through the year (namely the Buzzword-a-thon and a bingo board I made in my reading journal). So that includes Artemis by Andy Weir, Not Now Not Ever by Julia Gillard, and There Should Have Been Eight by Nalini Singh, amongst others.

Absolutely. Most of my five stars this year were re-reads and, honestly, nothing stands out as my absolute fave at the moment, so there's defs a possibility. I think maybe the most likely would be Every Time I Go On Vacation if I get to it before the end of the year.

Nothing solid yet. I will be doing the Read Christie challenge again next year (although I'm getting close to having read all of them so I may have to stretch some prompts to get to everything lmao)

The other thing I've kind of had at the back of my mind is to move my Frankenstein thing I've been doing in October to a different month next year, maybe something around the april/may/june/july part of the year. This year October's reading did not go as planned, I spent 3/4 of the month reading and annotating Emma and then only got through one Frankenstein related book. October tends to be an especially busy time of the year for me with work and I usually have to read the book I'm annotating to exchange with Lauren around that time too. Plus the weather doesn't really give the right vibe. I don't celebrate Halloween so I didn't time it to coincide with that when I started doing it, it was just coincidence, so there's really no reason to keep in in October. But I am thinking of maybe making a lil mini bingo board or something for anyone who wants to join in on it. idk it's all very much just a vague idea in the back of my head right now.

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22/03/2023

today was such a good day!! i went to the library and returned some books, and then i took myself on a lil hot choccy date with my current read, Not Now, Not Ever by Julia Gillard :) and to make the day extra brilliant, this gorgeous dog was next to my table at the cafe!

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[cosmicalily]

tagged by @thevampywolf <3

last song?

yes or yes by twice

currently watching?

brooklyn 99 (like the 4th time now), the good place and all the studio ghibli movies

currently reading?

women don't owe you pretty by florence given, the doll factory by elisabeth macneal and not now, not ever by julia gillard

current obsession?

drawing (again), ghibli movies, old twice (music and mvs), clothes!

tagging @sugrlamb @imagine-a-life-like-this @applecartshg and anyone else <3

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PKMHR AND TAMHR RETAINERS #PRATT - RUBY AND KATE

#insiders show footage of joe "hunter" "s" biden/u.s president who said if don't leave alone general mark milley**** al I will bumb you off and the p.m AAMHR who said ita buttrose did not pay us "hush money" to coverup the murders of ruby and kate I made a mistake the p.m said - 20:05-10P.M A.E.S.T 26/5/2024

#insiders "host" barry cassidy said to josh frydenburg how much are you prepared to pay to take out alex and lydia

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3566840740308705&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz case file

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3759211741071603&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz the murders

#qt p.m said on rorts said the a.l.p and l.n.p accepted bribes to "turn a blind eye" for the murders of ruby and kate #murdoch and #pratt ita buttrose - Lynda Burney said "we are guilty MURDER 1 Lydia" and it was said by the a.l.p m.p as posed the question why did paul keating say "WE WANT MR CLAYTONS FORMULA FOR GOLD AND WE WOULD DO ANYTHING TO GET IT" and Julia Gillard said "we killed his sister's bibi" - as the m.p asked for a record of hansard the p.m at the close of #qt said we are of interest to police n.y.p.d s.o.d he remarked - 19/6/2023.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3569263430066436&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz - "rorts" - a.l.p and l.n.p with bribes "turned a blind eye" in the murders of ruby and kate.

cheif justice gageler - ruby and kate pkmhr - retainer 24000 per mth tamhr retainer 4000 per mth #pratt - ita buttrose #pratt and #murdoch #caymanislands informant josh frydenburg treasurer l.n.p for the a.l.p and l.n.p to turn a blind eye for the murders of ruby and kate - "bribes" - to the a.l.p.and l.n.p - MTMHR - "bagman" - house of commons theresa may u.k prime minister refered the "crowns case" to s.i.s (MI6) - a.f.p I a.b m.c.i.b - G.C - 27/5/2024

#qt it is revealed the a.l.p and l.n.p accepted - "bribes" from the proceeds of my intellectual property to turn a "blind eye" for the murders of ruby and kate - 29/5/2024 - fn: as witnessed by n.y.p.d s.o.d -3:00-3:15P.M A.E.S.T 29/5/2024

#qt n.y.p.d s.o.d police officer witnessed a l.n.p m.p in #qt who said he knows the l.n.p and the a.l.p accepted "bribes" from ita buttrose and #pratt and #murdoch NINE/ABC with the proceeds of the (methonine aspartic inhibitor) my Intellectual property - stolen by dr brendan murphy x.c.m.o - l.n.p v.h.d (n.e.m.p.s) 1992/93 and the "formula for gold" s6-h-Kr=Ri - "anti matter engine" - 2012/13 - 15 - and a "hard copy" of the "formula for gold" - by my n.d.i.s cleaners (Indians) and a a l.p contact on to p.m SMMHR on to d.j.t /u.s president - 2016-2020 - 29/5/2024

#pratt and #murdoch and d.j.t "trump industries" - the "inner circle" - MTMHR - offshore account l.n.p and a.l.p for my intellectual property as @ABC_Australia should not be broadcasting - murderers - and of interest too a u.s military court - 31/1/2024.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3804126099913500&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz the murders

@ABC_Australia - 77WABC - fox news in the states in use "eye in the sky" sattilite (infra red with A.I) rolled out by #pratt and #murdoch and d.j.t /u.s president "inner circle" - MTMHR - OFF SHORE IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS U.K PRIME MINISTER THERESA MAY - S.I.S (MI6) - A.F.P

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2262176737441785&id=100009484426712 MTMHR the leadership spill 2018.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3798542843805159&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz ALTECISBIT G+

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3795467934112650&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz law suite - v.h.d (monash health) - the Australian Federal Government.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3796406204018823&id=100009484426712&mibextid=Nif5oz U.N.S .C

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Sonic the Oz-Hog Act 6/12: Four Score and Three Games Ago!

Sonic Super Special Magazine issue 3 AU Publication Date: 4th June 2012 Price: $16.95

As our ancient Mayan forebearers gazed upon unspoiled lands from atop majestic pyramids, one can only imagine how they'd react to modern interpretations of their culture. How despite the transformations and advancements of western civilization, glyphs methodically chiseled to immense stone slabs continued to fascinate. How translations suggested the conclusion of their 13th b'ak'tun (or whichever term they preferred at the time) would unleash a time of speculation, panic and turmoil on a society often proclaiming itself as peak humanity.

Chances are they'd pause, stare at one-another, and share a good chuckle.

Such was the feeling of living through 2012. While the months slowly clicked down, prophecy morphed into profit seeking. Books, documentaries and movies sought to captivate audiences with doomsday diatribes. Local frugal publications printed tales of an impending destructive December. Murdoch's finest conservative newspaper covers heralded hastily photoshopped images of a drained Darling Harbour. Yet above all this doom and gloom, the impending extinction of all life on Earth meant something far more sinister; a grand total of zero new Sonic the Hedgehog media beyond that terrifying date.

Obviously the resultant cosmic shift would impact all of SEGA's output, but that didn't stop fans logging on to voice their outrage. "It's bad enough having to contemplate the crushing futility of a mortal universe…" wrote Shawn Nickeltenn, a youth volunteer at Marble Gardens Retirement Village who often posted under the alias of 'MightyPrower93' on the now-defunct Radio Free Robotropolis message board. "…But now there's not even the comfort of knowing that Sonic will continue with new games and comics under a new creative team in an entirely new universe for fans to complain about!"

Humour aside, the fandom didn't need rely on ancient Mayan calendars to spruike dark times for the blue boy, when financial and critical woes already plagued the House of Hedgehog. Sonic Generations started strong, as SEGA proudly boasted their 2011 offering broke all previous pre-order records in Sonic history. Critics loved it. Audiences loved it. Until sales tanked within a month against a flurry of other high profile games.

2012 marched on. Fans across the world were poised, primed, ready to celebrate their favourite masot's impending 21st birthday. Good timing too, for the rodent would undoubtedly need a stiff drink after future IGN subsidiary GameTrailers declared in early March that Sonic won the "well-deserved perch" in their Worst Blockbusters list. The beastial undertones of Sonic '06 proved horrifying enough, while Unleashed, Adventure 2 and the Olympic tie-ins "Do not deserve the cash they generated".

Between intense layoffs in their US and European divisions, and reports of SEGA suffering a predicted loss of upward 85 million dollars, rumours soon abounded of a potential series reboot coming 2014. Some hoped Nintendo or Archie would buy out SEGA, or try a new game in the style of then-hot Skylanders. Other commentators, optimistic as ever, declared "I don't see SEGA being around ten years from now. So the reboot idea seems pointless to me". It wasn't all bad however. US viewers got to see Sonic back on TV in January 2012 spruiking $380 automotive insurance. Probably the only "Progressive" media that hardcore conservative Sonic fans might enjoy.

Australian media meanwhile was enjoying Julia Gillard (and how refreshing it is to discuss a different Prime Minister for once), sadly for all the wrong reasons. By this point she was two years into top job, having successfully retained national leadership after a second spill motion from vindictive predecessor Kevin Rudd. This would not be the last time they went to loggerheads as she continued battling the vengeful former leader, entitled internal party members, and low polling brought on by a complicit conservative mainstream media. Elsewhere in June 2012, cunning linguist Flo Rida managed to whistle his way to number one on the local music charts, blowing away Carly Rae Jepsen. Men in Black 3's time travel antics weren't enough to stop Ridley Scott's Promethius bursting the box office. And in less than two months, Channel 9 would captivate audiences with their coverage of the London 2012 Olympics. Ultimately the home team reaped in a paltry 35 medals, with the swimmers having to pick up the slack by scoring ten.

A disappointing result. As would be fan reaction to Archie's third installment of their Sonic Super Special Magazine series.

Making its way to local newsagents over a week before Sonic the Hedgehog issue 235 and less than a week after Sonic Universe issue 39, the existence of this premium packaged product was already contentious among fans, with its often hedgehog hodgepodge of reprinted stories. Reviews this time around saw little improvement.

What should've been a turning point for the book with its "Exclusive story inside!" was anything but. "Oh boy, I can say I was disappointed with SSSM. The Sonic 4 plot? Tiny. To put it in a nutshell "Sonic, beats Death Egg robo, talks to Tails on Little Planet, fly off, hey look its metal." That's it. Bit of a shame really." or "Someone please tell me that the Sonic 4 ep 2 story will be more than five pages? That's all we usually get for game adaptations lately, and it's usually ridiculous.". Reader reactions ranged from "Oh geez, that sucks. You'd think for a 130-page magazine we'd get something a bit more substantial." and "Pretty much is a cas(sic) grab putting something slightly new in there to get people to buy it.", to "Yardley accidently drew Green Hill instead of Splash Hill..".

Setting aside the game adaptation, the special's remaining stories raised further eyebrows. Issue 176's 'Cracking the Empire' made the cut because... reasons, while Michael Gallagher and Patrick Spaziante's acclaimed 'Go Ahead, Mecha My Day!' ensured Archie literally gave complaining fans the finger. As opposed to 2008's Sonic Archive Volume 7, this version of issue 25's blockbuster story saw a further edit on the penultimate page, whiting out a finger used to represent the reader pressing a button. Resources such as the Archie Sonic Wiki may suggest the reason for such a change is unknown, but it's clear they did it to disguise the Caucasian pantone, making the insert feel more inclusive. Archie Sonic pulled quite a global readership for its time, thus fans could imagine themselves regardless of race in Sonic's shoe-erm, gloves, pressing the button to bring our loathed Big Round Guy crashing down.

For Aussie readers, and fans of Sally Acorn in bondage (a sentence this author never thought they'd unironically type), the inclusion of 'Reigning Cats and Dogs' was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. The two-part reprint specifically chosen to hype upcoming stories featuring Lupe and her Wolfpack proved a happy coincidence, as the latter installment completed a nearly 2-year long 'lost' Sonic story. More on that contentious matter in a later post.

As history has come to show, the world did not end right before Christmas 2012, and Sonic's adventures both in and out of comics would continue for many years to come. Much to the conviviality (or was that consternation?) of fans everywhere.

[journeyjottings]

Posts Falsely Link Anti-immigrant Remarks to Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard

Official transcripts of speeches by Australia's former prime minister Julia Gillard contained no trace of her telling Muslim immigrants to "get out of Australia" if they wanted to live under Islamic sharia law, contradicting posts that claimed she made the remarks on September 19, 2012. The lengthy remarks falsely attributed to Gillard actually closely resembled a mix of quotes from another politician and from an opinion piece published years earlier in a US-based magazine.

"Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia, as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks," reads part of a lengthy Facebook post shared on March 3, 2024.

It attributes the comments to Australia's former prime minister Julia Gillard, claiming she made them on September 19, 2012.

The post goes on to say Gillard said she supported spy agencies monitoring Australia's mosques, and quotes her as saying: "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT.. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture."

The same purported quotes also circulated elsewhere on Facebook here and here, as well as in a post on social media platform X, which was shared more than 1,600 times.

Comments on the posts suggested users believed Gillard had made the remarks.

"Oh, I would love to have a UK prime minister like Julia Gillard," read one comment. Another said: "Australia gets it right."

But the purported comments do not appear in official transcripts of Gillard's speeches from September 19, 2012, and there was no official record she made such remarks during her term as prime minister.

Gillard Transcripts

An Australian government website that documents speeches made by Australia's prime ministers shows Gillard attended two events on September 19, 2012.

The website shows Gillard met members of the NSW Independent and Catholic Schools Sector and spoke to the Australian Multicultural Council.

The transcripts show Gillard did not say Muslims who want to live under sharia law should leave Australia at either of these events.

She discussed school funding with the NSW Independent and Catholic Schools Sector and migration with the Australian Multicultural Council.

"[Migration] is: an act of nation-building. And multiculturalism is how we make it work," Gillard said during her speech to the council.

She also condemned violent demonstrations that took place in Sydney days earlier against a film mocking Islam. She had earlier branded the film "repulsive".

AFP reported that six police officers and a number of protesters were injured during the demonstration, which was among several to be held worldwide in response to an amateur film produced in the United States that ridiculed the Prophet Mohammed.

Guilard told the council: "What we saw in Sydney on the weekend wasn't multiculturalism but extremism."

A separate search of the government website containing the collection of prime ministers' transcripts found one record of Gillard talking about sharia law during her term from 2010 to 2013 (archived link).

She told a journalist on July 20, 2011: "There's only one law in this country -- Australian law."

She was responding to a journalist's question about a "sharia law case in Sydney" -- a reference to an incident where a Muslim convert was whipped 40 times as punishment for drinking alcohol and taking drugs.

Origin of quotes Moreover, Google searches of keywords used in the posts found that some of the remarks attributed to Gillard were similar to comments made by another politician and opinions written in a magazine article from 2001.

The line about Muslims who follow sharia law needing to leave Australia was similar to remarks made by former treasurer Peter Costello.

"If you want a country which has Sharia law or a theocratic state, then Australia is not for you," said Costello on the Lateline news and current affairs programme in March 2005.

Several other lines from the false post appeared to have been lifted from an article published in the VietNow National Magazine, a US-based publication. A snapshot of the article from February 13, 2002 was archived by the Wayback Machine.

The article's wording has been adapted to be more relevant to Australians.

For example, the VietNow article reads: "I am tired of this nation worrying about whether or not we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, we have experienced a surge of patriotism by the majority of Americans."

This has been adapted in the false post to say: "I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians."

Variations of the post have appeared since at least 2006, with some attributing the remarks to other former prime ministers.

Several paragraphs from the false post appear in a submission to an Australian senate committee from February 2006.

The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported in March 2009 that the remarks had been falsely attributed to other former prime ministers, including Kevin Rudd and John Howard.

ABC News also reported in February 2011 that the remarks had been attributed online and by members of the conservative Tea Party in the United States to former prime minister Rudd.

Source: yahoo news

[wheredidthe80sgo]

julia gillard <3

[searchstaffau]

The Rise of Queens Down Under: Women Pioneering Leadership in Australia

Introduction

Australia has witnessed a remarkable shift in recent years, with women taking the helm and paving the way for a new era of leadership. From politics to business, academia to the arts, women in Australia are making their mark and challenging traditional gender roles. This article delves into the rise of queens down under, highlighting the achievements and contributions of women in various sectors. Their resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit are shaping Australia's future and inspiring generations to come.

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1. Political Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Policies

In the political landscape, Australian women have shattered glass ceilings and assumed positions of power and influence. From Julia Gillard, the first female Prime Minister of Australia, to prominent politicians like Penny Wong and Tanya Plibersek, women are leading the charge in shaping national policies. Their voices amplify the concerns of women, advocating for gender equality, reproductive rights, and social justice.

2. Entrepreneurship and Business: Women Driving Economic Growth

Women in Australia are not just excelling in politics but also in the business world. From startup founders to CEOs of multinational corporations, female entrepreneurs are driving economic growth and innovation. They are breaking stereotypes, challenging gender biases, and creating opportunities for other aspiring women. The success stories of leaders like Janine Allis (Boost Juice), Melanie Perkins (Canva), and Naomi Simson (RedBalloon) inspire countless others to chase their entrepreneurial dreams.

3. Academic Leadership: Advancing Knowledge and Research

Academic institutions in Australia have witnessed a significant influx of women in leadership positions. These accomplished scholars and researchers are breaking new ground, driving discoveries, and fostering intellectual growth. Professors like Michelle Simmons (quantum physics), Fiona Wood (burns treatment), and Anne-Marie Brady (China studies) are pushing the boundaries of knowledge, elevating Australia's academic reputation on the global stage.

4. Arts and Culture: Women Shaping Creative Industries

Australia's vibrant arts and culture scene is not untouched by the influence of women leaders. Female artists, writers, musicians, and directors are reshaping the creative industries with their unique perspectives and creative brilliance. Figures like Cate Blanchett (acting), Helen Garner (writing), and Tracey Moffatt (photography) have made profound contributions to their respective fields, leaving an indelible mark on Australia's cultural landscape.

5. Sports Leadership: Women Excelling in Athletics

Sports have long been dominated by men, but Australian women are breaking barriers and claiming their rightful place in the sporting arena. From Cathy Freeman's historic Olympic victory to the dominance of women's cricket and netball teams, female athletes are demonstrating their exceptional skills and inspiring young girls to pursue their athletic aspirations fearlessly.

6. Social Activism: Advocating for Change and Equality

Women in Australia are at the forefront of social activism, advocating for change and equality. They champion causes such as domestic violence prevention, LGBTQ+ rights, Indigenous rights, and environmental sustainability. Notable activists like Rosie Batty (family violence), Georgie Stone (transgender rights), and Tarneen Onus-Williams (Indigenous activism) tirelessly fight for a more inclusive and equitable society.

Conclusion

The rise of queens down under signifies a transformative shift in Australia's social fabric. Women are defying stereotypes, challenging systemic barriers, and leading with resilience and determination. From political leadership to entrepreneurship, academia to the arts, sports to social activism, their contributions are reshaping Australia's landscape and inspiring future generations. As we celebrate the achievements of these extraordinary women, it is crucial to continue supporting their endeavors and fostering an environment that empowers all individuals, regardless of gender, to fulfill their true potential. The rise of

[astrolocherry]

Aries - “You shouldn't run away from your problems, you need to aim straight for the heart of the beast” - Ruby Wax (April 19)

Taurus - “My greatest victory has been to be able to live with myself, to accept my shortcomings. I'm a long way from the human being I'd liked to be, but I've decided I'm not so bad after all.” - Audrey Hepburn (May 4)

Gemini - “…well, at the moment, it’s all fun, it has to be fun, I can do many things at once, I am not sure how long that will last, I am very curious, so I love to learn, I am always learning.. and writing, and wondering” - John Ralston Saul (June 19)

Cancer - “It's vital that the monarchy keeps in touch with the people. It's what I try and do” - Princess Diana of Wales (July 1)

Leo - “It has nothing to do with clothing or makeup. Just put your shoulders back and chin up, and face the world with pride” - Helen Mirren (July 26)

Virgo - “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” - Paulo Coelho (August 24)

Libra - “Calling out [sexism] is not playing the victim. I have done it, and I know how it made me feel. Strong. I am nobody’s victim. What is the alternative? Staying silent? So sexism is never named, never addressed, nothing ever changes?” - Julia Gillard (September 29)

Scorpio - “If one comes across sometimes as being cold or brusque, it's simply because I'm striving for the best.” - Anna Wintour (November 3)

Sagittarius - “The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog” - Mark Twain (November 30)

Capricorn - “You get depressed because you know that you're not what you should be” - Marilyn Manson (January 5)

Aquarius - “Find out who you are and be that person. That's what your soul was put on this Earth to be. Find that truth, live that truth and everything else will come.” - Ellen DeGeneres (January 26)

Pisces - “It's all too much and not enough at the same time.” - Jack Kerouac (March 12)

[diceriadelluntore]

Storia Di Musica #142 - Midnight Oil, Diesel And Dust, 1987

Il viaggio che più ho nel mio cuore fu quello quando me ne sono andato in Australia, da solo. Non potevo non sottrarmi dal cercare qualche band australiana che non fossero gli AC\DC, e il tipo del negozio di dischi di Darlinghurst, un quartiere molto bello di Sydney, non ebbe dubbi a dare un consiglio ad un “dutchman” (non ci credeva che fossi italiano): i Midnight Oil sono il più grande gruppo del rock australiano. Mi consigliò il disco di oggi, ma ci arriviamo tra poco. I Midnight Oil prendono il nome da un verso di una canzone della Jimi Hendrix Experience, Burning Of The Midnight Lamp, e nascono a metà anni ’70 quando Peter Garrett risponde ad un annuncio messo dal batterista Rob Hirst, dal bassista Andrew James e dal tastierista/chitarrista Jim Moginie, che formavano i The Farm: cercavano un nuovo cantante. Garrett si trasferì da Canberra a Sydney, dove completò una brillante carriera universitaria di studi in legge, e iniziò a cantare con gli altri 3. In breve tempo, grazie alla solidità delle loro esibizioni dal vivo, i Midnight Oil iniziarono a farsi un nome nei locali della Baia di Sydney. Lo stile era un ruvido punk rock senza compromessi, proprio in linea con la scena internazionale. Nel 1977 si aggiunge un’altra chitarra, quella di Martin Rotsey e una figura fondamentale, Gary Morris, manager del gruppo. Morris è un grande mago delle collaborazioni, dei contratti e delle “sponsorizzazioni” tanto che grazie all’aiuto della stazione radio di Sydney Triple J, registrano il primo disco, Midnight Oil nel 1978: la critica è piuttosto delusa perché il disco non cattura la forza della band dal vivo, ma diviene un piccolo successo ed entra in classifica australiana. Morris fonda la Powderworks, la casa discografica della band, e nel 1979 esce Head Injuries, prodotto dall'ex membro dei Supercharge Laszek Karski: già meglio in qualità, con vene di progressive, nel 1980 raggiunse la 36ª posizione della classifica e vinse un disco d'oro. La band è una piccola realtà, e va in Inghilterra per registrare nuove cose: Andrew James lascia per motivi di salute, sostituito da Peter Gifford, e Place Without A Postcard, pubblicato nel novembre 1981 dalla CBS Records, fu registrato nel Sussex con l'aiuto del mitico produttore inglese Glyn Johns. Tuttavia la band non fu soddisfatta del lavoro di Johns, e nonostante un contratto per un altro disco in Inghilterra ritorna in Australia. Dove inizia un percorso di profonda immersione nella realtà locale, e nelle sue contraddizioni. Nel 1982 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 è il disco che li fa sfondare in Australia, con i primi classici come Power And The Passion e Read About It. Iniziano i concerti e l’impegno per l’ecologia, il rispetto dell’ambiente e le minoranze. Red Sails In The Sunset del 1984 rende i Midnight Oil delle superstar autentiche in Australia, l’unica e autentica pub band dell’isola oceanica. Tra il 1985 e il 1986 intraprendono un lungo tour nell’outback australiano presso le riserve aborigene, insieme a due gruppi rock aborigeni, Warumpi Band e Gondwanaland, constatando le condizioni di miseria e di emarginazione in cui vivono quelle comunità. Ne esce fuori una riflessione in musica che prende vita nel 1987, quando esce Diesel And Dust. C'è meno in termini di potenza sonora, di hard rock, favorendo la melodia, il songwriting della band (che, a dire il vero, era sempre lì) e smuove alcuni dei bordi più aspri del gruppo per arrivare a più persone possibili. Di conseguenza, Diesel and Dust non è un album per i fan più accaniti degli Oils (come vengono chiamati dai tanti fans) e per molti è il “naturale” svendersi al mercato (critica abitudinaria che travalica ogni latitudine, è proprio il caso di dirlo), con un risvolto davvero imprevisto: è stato il primo vero successo mondiale del gruppo, diventando disco di platino in America e riscuotendo successo in tutto il mondo. Un singolo di grande successo entra nelle classifiche dovunque, Beds Are Burning, che parla della condizione degli aborigeni (How can we dance when our earth is turning?\How do we sleep while our beds are burning?), perle come Artic World (sullo sfruttamento dei giacimenti petroliferi delle zone artiche, nel 1987 una causa pioneristica), l’esoterica Sell My Soul, l’ossessionante The Dead Heart,  la bella e epica Dreamworld: sin dai titoli c’è come la voglia di far vedere e far capire cosa davvero ci sia da fare per rispettare la Terra con un occhio alla situazione degli indigeni australiani (come in Warakurna e nella storica Bullroarer, che prende il nome dall’antico strumento del rombo, tipico come il didgeridoo nelle tribù australiane). E come sempre, non c'è stato alcun compromesso nella forte posizione politica della band: trattando apertamente le questioni dei diritti degli aborigeni i Midnight Oil chiedevano esplicitamente riparazioni per i popoli indigeni portando con Beds Are Burning la questione in cima alle classifiche di tutto il mondo. Una canzone, Sometimes, ne diviene l’inno sostenendo che:"A volte sei picchiato fino in fondo / A volte sei messo al muro / Ma non ti arrendi”. Garrett e soci continueranno a scrivere musica, in tutto 11 dischi fino al 2002, quando accadde questo: Garrett, che ci aveva provato già anni prima ricevendo 200 mila preferenze, viene eletto nella fila del Partito Laburista Australiano nella Camera dei rappresentanti per la sede di Kingsford Smith dall'ottobre 2004 all'agosto 2013. Nel 2007, dopo che il suo partito ha vinto le elezioni, è stato nominato ministro dell'ambiente da Kevin Rudd. Ha proseguito in questo incarico nel 2010 con la presidenza di Julia Gillard diventando ministro poi dell'infanzia e dell'educazione scolastica, ruolo che ha ricoperto fino al giugno 2013. Non si è ricandidato alle elezioni del 2013. Diesel And Dust vinse ben 3 ARIA, i Grammy Australiani ed è stato nominato miglior disco di sempre dal libro 100 Best Australian Albums: rimane un grande esempio della forza politica che la musica può avere e il negoziante di Darlinghurst non mi disse una fesseria.

[jakob-larson]

*Feminine Style*

In this entry, I will examine the critical question(s): CQ: How do you see the feminine style at play in discourse - public or interpersonal? In which ways is it empowering and/or limiting? Overall, is it more empowering or limiting?

To investigate these questions, I examined the speech given by Julia Gillard, who at the time of this speech was the Prime Minister of Australia, as my rhetorical artifact. This speech represents the feminine style in an interpersonal discourse due to her brief narratives, personal tone and the use of inductive reasoning, which makes this speech overall empowering because it challenges the way in which women are treated by men, especially in politics.

In this speech, Julia Gillard describes how the Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is a sexist and misogynistic. She describes many situations in which the Opposition Leader made remarks about how men are superior to women. Not only did he make generalizations, he directly attacked Julia Gillard by calling her profanity. She then describes how the Opposition Leader used double standards when he stated that he could not work with another colleague. Furthermore, she states how parliament and specifically the Opposition Leader need to recognize this sexism and misogyny in Australia.

Dow and Boor Tonn (1993) explain how Karlyn Cambell’s theory of feminine style “has provided an alternative critical orientation with which to understand the source, from and function of female communicative strategies and their effectiveness in feminist movements”. Dow and Boor Tonn used Cambell’s theory of feminine style to look at Ann W. Richards Democratic National Convention address in 1988. They state how “the dominance of personal anecdotes, concrete examples, and brief narratives in Richards’ 1988 to the Democratic National Convention is perhaps the most visible hallmark of the feminine style” (Dow & Tonn, 1993). The use of personal anecdotes validates the speaker because it connects them to the audience through personal experience. If a person has a similar experience, then they will listen to and trust what the speaker is saying. Dow and Boor Tonn (1993) also state how personal disclosure and tone are characteristics of feminine style. Personal tone helps provide the audience with the speaker’s attitude wile personal disclosure helps provide identification to the audience (Dow & Tonn, 1993).  Along with these, there are many more characteristics that can be seen within the feminine style. Specifically, brief narratives and the use of personal tone and disclosure can be seen within Julia Gillard’s address.

Julia Gillard uses the feminine style in her speech by using personal tone to show attitude and provide identification. Her personal tone throughout the speech clearly shows how she feels toward the situation, she states “Thank you for that painting of women's roles in modern Australia”, after quoting the Opposition Leader on his remarks towards the roles of women in society (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2012). The use of the sarcastic “Thank you” shows how Julia Gillard in not thankful for the Opposition Leader and his remarks and that she is angered by what he said. By doing this she does not have to state her feelings toward the issue, she gives it off rhetorically by what she says. Julia Gillard also states “Sexism should always be unacceptable. We should conduct ourselves as it should always be unacceptable” (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2012). By stating how sexism should always be unacceptable twice, it really hammers home to the audience that she feels strongly about the issue. Hearing something like this twice will also resonate with the audience and make them realize that it is an issue that goes beyond Julia Gillard. Not only did Julia Gillard use personal tone to give off her emotion, she also uses a personal anecdote of the situation.

Julia Gillard uses the feminine style when addressing Parliament by using a brief narrative of how the Opposition mistreated her to validate herself. In her speech she states “And then of course, I was offended too by the sexism, by the misogyny of the Leader of the Opposition catcalling across this table at me as I sit here as Prime Minister… I was offended when the Leader of the Opposition stood next to a sign that described me as a man's bitch” (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2012). By giving this narrative, she is giving proof for what she is about to say. It also connects Julia Gillard with other women who may have also been mistreated by a man. In doing so, it makes the problem more real to the audience and may encourage them to also stand up against it and support her. This overall support can empower many women and drive the movement of women’s rights, especially in Australia. She continues to give concrete examples of how the Opposition Leader has been sexist and misogynistic. Not only is the use of brief narratives a characteristic of the feminine style, using an inductive argument is a characteristic of the feminine style, which she uses by stating this personal anecdote at the start of the speech. Johnson (2007) states how inductive structure is a characteristic of the feminine style and describes it as “instances where the speaker provides examples or other evidence first and draws a conclusion after the evidence is presented”. By presenting the evidence first she is able to build off of it to make a more generalization, if men are treating her this way then they are surely treating others the same way. Inductive reasoning also allows for the audience to come to their own conclusion about the situation before having to say what her own conclusion and thoughts are. Just by listening to the things that the Opposition Leader has said allows the audience to make their own assumptions about him as well. The use of feminine style in Julia Gillard’s speech is clear through the many different techniques she uses. The speech itself and how it was given is ultimately empowering for women across the Australia.

This speech given by Julia Gillard shows that sexism and misogyny are still present today. Standing up to the Opposition Leader and addressing the situation in Parliament empowers many other women to continue to stand up for themselves. If she would not have addressed it, then nobody would have known that she was disrespected and the Opposition Leader would have gotten away with it without any repercussions. Julia Gillard states “And on that basis, because of the Leader of the Opposition's motivations, this Parliament today should reject this motion and the Leader of the Opposition should think seriously about the role of women in public life and in Australian society because we are entitled to a better standard than this” (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2012). If she would not have stood up against this, there would be no drive or motivation to force change in Australia, stories like this must be heard so that society knows that it is still an issue that needs to be solved.

In summary, Julia Gillard uses the feminine style to address the Australian Parliament by using brief narratives, inductive reasoning, and personal tone. By using such techniques, Julia Gillard validates herself and gives her audience and other women a sense of identification. This is ultimately empowering because it unites women to stand up for themselves for being mistreated by men. If this address was not given, it would have been very limiting to the women’s rights movement because then nobody would know that this type of attitude toward women is happening in Parliament,

Dow, B. J., & Tonn, M. B. (1993). “Feminine style” and political judgment in the rhetoric of AnnRichards. Quarterly Journal of Speech, 79(3), 286–302.

Johnson, D. I. (2007). Feminine style in presidential debate discourse, 1960–2000. Communication Quarterly, 53(1), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/01463370500055814

The Sydney Morning Herald. (2012, October 9).Transcript of Julia Gillard's speech. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/transcript-of-julia-gillards-speech-20121010-27c36.html. 

[steveroger]

15-22-23!

15. 3 quotes that have a special place in your life

“There are no limits, only plateaus. You must not stay there, you must go beyond them” Bruce Lee

“I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man” that’s my main bitch Julia Gillard

“The best things in life are on the other side of fear” Will Smith

22. 3 movies/books/tv shows that made you cry

Licherally anything can make me cry

Queer Eye 😭

Soul 😭

Rogue One 😭 (I haven’t rewatched that lately but even just a gifset will make me tear up)

23. 3 songs you listen to while cleaning

Tina Turner - Nutbush

Fatman Scoop - Be Faithful

Earth Wind and Fire - September

Oh the earworms 🎶

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1) I've been an extra in 2 music videos. One of them I was elbowed in the mouth during a free style dance sequence and I still have the scar from where my lip split from the impact 😅

2) I met Hillary Clinton. During her book tour for 'What Happened', she stopped over in Sydney, Australia and I was fortunate enough to be able to purchase the ticket bundle which allowed me to meet her before her sit down chat with former Prime Minister Julia Gillard 🙂

3) In year 6 (12 years old) I developed such a crush on my netball teacher, Miss Tome, that for a whole year I pretended I was left-handed (she's left-handed, you see..) and I don't know if I quite got away with it but if anyone realised they never mentioned anything to me which was for the best 😂