Monthly Archives: March 2006

2006 Trot Guide Update #3.0

Posted on March 21, 2006 by @ndy

Following John Tattersall‘s ignominious defeat in the Victoria park by-election, there’s more bad news for the Socialist Alliance: on March 18 there was an election in South Australia, for the seat of Port Adelaide. At a time when disgust and … Continue reading →

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Dude, where’s my student union?

Posted on March 20, 2006 by @ndy

It’s interesting times for the Australian student movement. Following a spectacularly unsuccessful campaign to prevent the Federal Government (with the critical support of Family First Senator Steve Fielding) from introducing Voluntary Student Unionism (VSU) legislation, student unions, from the peak … Continue reading →

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Weerheym’s website ‘under investigation’

Posted on March 19, 2006 by @ndy

Racist Perth web site under investigation The West Australian Fran Spencer March 18, 2006WA Police and the Director of Public Prosecutions are investigating a racist website run by a Perth-based white supremacist amid claims it openly threatens individuals and breaks … Continue reading →

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Where’s Wally?

Posted on March 18, 2006 by @ndy

Above : an unidentified flying white supremacist nicknamed ‘Wally’ sits on a park bench observing peaceful protest at the Botanical Gardens, Melbourne. Is our lone Scumfronter dreaming of a White Christmas? Or is he perhaps dreaming of being an Indonesian … Continue reading →

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2006 Ex-Trot Guide: Not. Funny. Luke.

Posted on March 17, 2006 by @ndy

Recently, Luke Fomiatti has gotten himself into a spot of bother over a botched attempt at ‘humour’: Uni newspaper calls Jews ‘bloodsuckers’. Ooops. THE University of Western Sydney has been enveloped in a race row over a student newspaper article … Continue reading →

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thesis // antithesis // paralysis?

Posted on March 16, 2006 by @ndy

Hammy, Thanks for your reply. I accept that your opinions are not necessarily shared by your colleagues or express the formal position of the Australian Centre for Democracy & Justice, a ‘non-partisan’ institution. My own area of interest lies in … Continue reading →

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“regret, remorse, guilt and shame”?

Posted on March 16, 2006 by @ndy

Despite being forced to scribble a message of “regret, remorse, guilt and shame” in order to avoid a custodial sentence, since pleading guilty on August 3, 2004 to nine counts of wilful damage (and receiving a sentence of six months … Continue reading →

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2006 Trot Guide Update #2.5

Posted on March 15, 2006 by @ndy

“There was a famous jockey that never lost a race. When asked how he achieved this, he replied, ‘I whisper in the horse’s ear: Roses are red, violets are blue. Horses that lose are made into glue.’” In which case, … Continue reading →

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looking good + feeling great

Posted on March 15, 2006 by @ndy

“Hey Australia! Turn over a new leaf and go vegetarian. You’ll look good and feel great! Join the millions of people who have already learned that a vegetarian diet is the healthy choice for themselves, the Earth and animals.”

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the sick rose

Posted on March 14, 2006 by @ndy

The Sick Rose O Rose, thou art sick! The invisible worm That flies in the night, In the howling storm, Has found out thy bed Of crimson joy, And his dark secret love Does thy life destroy.

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