Politics big and small
I accept that times are unusual.
I accept that the US$700 billion bail-out bill has deflected a lot of attention, as well as the completely nonsensical pork-barrel clauses that have nothing to do with anything. Child-size quiver of arrows, anyone?
I accept that the market gyrations over the last week have been rather sobering. Anyone wanna buy a bank? Going cheap?
I accept that the Palin-Biden VP debate in the USA has been a circus to behold. I loathe the way Sarah Palin’s ability to avoid answering questions is lauded as a success. I am embarrassed by the way that a lot of USA media have focused upon personalities and not on content.
I accept that the re-inclusion of Peter Mandelson into the fold of Gordon Brown’s UK Cabinet after his re-shuffle was somewhat of a surprise. I also think that is one of my more spectacular under-statements.
I also accept that in the New Zealand election, well …… not much really. I understand that the election campaigns will officially be launched this weekend. Here’s hoping things kick off soon.
