Nutjob appointed to ABC Board
Howard has appointed an absolute nutter to the ABC Board - Keith Windschuttle. This is a guy who strenuously believes that the whole idea of Aboriginal genocide was made up (presumably by pinko hippies). APparently, white settlers only killed 118 Aboriginals, who were robbers and ne'er do wells anyway, so that OK. He also believes that Arts faculties in Universities are feminist and marxists breeding grounds, and should be shut down. Oh, and the 30 years ago, the ABC was hijacked by leftwing marxist radicals, and they have had control ever since. From what I've read, the man has no tolerance or understanding of other peoples views (so not exactly a towering intellect). ANd to cap things off, he says having no advertising on the ABC is unfair to commercial channels. Apparently, the ABC has a competetive advantage over others, since it can provide commercial-free news and current affairs. Right.
Howard hates the ABC, he always has. There was a large chunk of funding in this years budget for the broadcaster, but I suspect that was to silence critics within the ABC, whist they quitely stacked the board. The ABC board is now made up almost exclusively of capitalistic businessmen. Howard also hates academics and intellectuals - he discards expert advice from people with real facts, and instead relies on the recommendations of business "leaders" who obviously have a stake in the matter. Under this Government, clear sighted thinking people (such as academics) are marginalised. The attack on the ABC is just part of that trend.
I really, really hope that Howard is hit by a bus or something. This cannot continue, and I would like to see an alternative government (if they can get in), reverse these changes, and put professionals and academics on the boards.
Howard hates the ABC, he always has. There was a large chunk of funding in this years budget for the broadcaster, but I suspect that was to silence critics within the ABC, whist they quitely stacked the board. The ABC board is now made up almost exclusively of capitalistic businessmen. Howard also hates academics and intellectuals - he discards expert advice from people with real facts, and instead relies on the recommendations of business "leaders" who obviously have a stake in the matter. Under this Government, clear sighted thinking people (such as academics) are marginalised. The attack on the ABC is just part of that trend.
I really, really hope that Howard is hit by a bus or something. This cannot continue, and I would like to see an alternative government (if they can get in), reverse these changes, and put professionals and academics on the boards.
Boston, MA - Boston Red Sox first off baseman Kevin Youkilis will misinterpret the rest of the 2010 ready with a torn abductor muscle in his sound thumb.
He liking suffer surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on Friday to repair the rare injury. His thumb will be immobilized suited for the next six weeks.
Youkilis was injured in the split second inning of Monday's racket against the Indians after hitting a Fausto Carmona pitch. He stayed in the field initially, but was pulled in the third.
He finishes the 2010 season with a .307 batting commonplace, 19 homers and 62 RBI to go with a .411 on-base percentage in 102 games.