Archive for November, 2005



Stop Violence Against Women

Published on November 25, 2005

Violence against women will only cease when men join with women to put an end to it.


The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Published on November 24, 2005

This could be my first film review, well non-political film review at least. I went and saw the Exorcism of Emily Rose last night and spent most of the film thinking to myself “There is no God, give the fucken priest life”.
Pretty open and shut case for me. To make matters worse the [...]


At last!!

Published on November 17, 2005

It is truly exciting that Australia has made it into the world cup. We’ve teetered on the edge for too long and choked every time.
This time, which proves that we can do it. Hopefully that’s the end to our choking.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!!


the future?

Published on November 14, 2005

Interesting stuff.


26 Today!

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A big special thanks to all that made my weekend of celebration wonderful.
An extra big thanks to the girl for making me feel so special.


Social Forums, a Cacophony to Celebrate

Published on November 10, 2005

(Cross posted at ACDJ)
As I mentioned I’m quite stressed at the moment. This is largely due to the Melbourne Social Forum looming large which I am on the organising committee of.
Anyway, I wrote this piece for the New Matilda a few months back but it wasn’t published. So I may as well publish [...]


Gough Vs Mal

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When Gough was asked last night:
In one word, how does he now describe Malcolm Fraser?
He replied
Improved
Considering my considerable stress at the moment this did make me smile.


Doyle again

Published on November 9, 2005

I’d have to say Doyle is my favorite person in Victorian politics. He is just so amazingly tragic. The photo accompanying this article in the Age this morning was priceless but unfortunately isn’t on line.
Not only is Bracks now going even FURTHER to the right with latest plan to butter up big business, [...]


Internet Semantics: Advice needed

Published on November 8, 2005

Ok, so I’ve registered Goonanism.com and hammygoonan.com. Sweet. Soon I’ll purchase some hosting and move this blog there. The question is, which do I use as my primary domain name and which do I just point to my server?
Key things to consider include:

email address? Do I want to be hammyg@goonanism.com, me@hammygoonan.com [...]


Movember

Published on November 4, 2005

It’s Movember kids! Get into it.
Personally I’m sporting some handsome handlebars at the mo (see how many ways that works).