The most severe, globally synchronized recession in modern economic history.”

It’s nice to see some old records being broken.
Much needed structural reform?  Who’d have thunk?  Maybe Kevin will put his hand up and shoulder the blame for this mess.
Global economy to contract in ’severe’ 2009 recession: IIF
The global economy likely will contract next year for the first time in decades in a “severe” recession as [...]

Never the mind the Frolykz, here’s Weekend Wonderland!!

Howdy folks!
And welcome to our happy chatty weekend thread.
Well it’s less than a week to go to the “big day”. Frankly, I can’t wait unti it’s all over, but that’s just me.
In fact, this year, you may be surprised to know that I’ve been making a bit of an effort. I know a thing or [...]

All I want for Christmas is detention

I am pretty damn angry with news that the federal government is going to use the 800 bed detention centre  gaol on Christmas Island that has been empty since its completion earlier this year.
Senator Evans said yesterday:
The Rudd Government’s policy is to accommodate small groups of unauthorised boat arrivals in the Phosphate Hill and Construction [...]