Comments on: Australia 2020 website up http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/ Blogging politics, culture, sociology and life from Brisvegas Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:26:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Adrien http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437834 Adrien Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:31:08 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437834 <blockquote>Rupert is no longer an Australian, and his campaign for World Domination is progressing at the expense of Australian civilisation. He should not be there.</blockquote> Why restrict the Jabberfest of the Chosen Kilo to citizens? Murdoch is Australian culturally. I saw him on <i>The Simpsons</i> he talked 'strine n' enrythink? His Seppo citizenship's simply in furtherance of his plans to make a zillion dollars and rule the world.

Rupert is no longer an Australian, and his campaign for World Domination is progressing at the expense of Australian civilisation. He should not be there.

Why restrict the Jabberfest of the Chosen Kilo to citizens? Murdoch is Australian culturally. I saw him on The Simpsons he talked ’strine n’ enrythink? His Seppo citizenship’s simply in furtherance of his plans to make a zillion dollars and rule the world.

]]> By: Greg http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437769 Greg Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:19:38 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437769 Bolt's point isn't even as sharp as the one on the top of his head. I've been to many such corporate sessions, and, yes, they are about the imposition of consensus, but that doesn't appear to be what's on offer here. 2020 appears to me to be more on the order of a one-off think-tank meeting, and may very well engender some progressive ideas and actions, and may engage at least some of the Special K in a kind of internal nation-building exercise on an on-going basis. O.k., yeah, it's pie-in-the-sky until something actually comes out of it, but if we get even one good result, it'll have been worth it (whether it comes from Kylie or Cate). Bolt’s point isn’t even as sharp as the one on the top of his head. I’ve been to many such corporate sessions, and, yes, they are about the imposition of consensus, but that doesn’t appear to be what’s on offer here. 2020 appears to me to be more on the order of a one-off think-tank meeting, and may very well engender some progressive ideas and actions, and may engage at least some of the Special K in a kind of internal nation-building exercise on an on-going basis. O.k., yeah, it’s pie-in-the-sky until something actually comes out of it, but if we get even one good result, it’ll have been worth it (whether it comes from Kylie or Cate).

]]> By: Andrew Reynolds http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437757 Andrew Reynolds Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:47:41 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437757 Jacques, Does that mean GMB gets a guernsey? Priceless. Jacques,
Does that mean GMB gets a guernsey? Priceless.

]]> By: Jacques Chester http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437750 Jacques Chester Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:21:55 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437750 <blockquote>I reckon we’ll end up with 1,000 Ron Paul fanatics.</blockquote> I'm in! Recognition at last.

I reckon we’ll end up with 1,000 Ron Paul fanatics.

I’m in! Recognition at last.

]]> By: FDB http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437746 FDB Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:09:48 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437746 HH would do well to adopt a different tone if she wants to avoid the comparison. HH would do well to adopt a different tone if she wants to avoid the comparison.

]]> By: Kim http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437740 Kim Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:47:51 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437740 JG disappears, HH appears. They seem to have identical views. JG had several earlier existences on this blog under other names, Paulus. ;) JG disappears, HH appears. They seem to have identical views. JG had several earlier existences on this blog under other names, Paulus. ;)

]]> By: Throbbing Member http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437710 Throbbing Member Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:47:34 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437710 <blockquote> Harried Hermione has only appeared on LP recently, and I’m sure she would have absolutely no idea who John Greenfield is!</blockquote> Rumour has it they're bonking each other...you heard it here first... ;)

Harried Hermione has only appeared on LP recently, and I’m sure she would have absolutely no idea who John Greenfield is!

Rumour has it they’re bonking each other…you heard it here first… ;)

]]> By: Paulus http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437675 Paulus Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:22 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437675 What a strange comment to make, Kim. Harried Hermione has only appeared on LP recently, and I'm sure she would have absolutely no idea who John Greenfield is! ;-) What a strange comment to make, Kim.

Harried Hermione has only appeared on LP recently, and I’m sure she would have absolutely no idea who John Greenfield is!
;-)

]]> By: Craig Mc http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437663 Craig Mc Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:12:59 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437663 I reckon we'll end up with 1,000 Ron Paul fanatics. Not that the summit would be any more stupid for it. I reckon we’ll end up with 1,000 Ron Paul fanatics.

Not that the summit would be any more stupid for it.

]]> By: Kim http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437649 Kim Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:14:37 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437649 <blockquote>Kylie Minogue has far more to offer the culture panel than the Catharine Lumbys of this world.</blockquote> I expect you'll be nominating John Greenfield.

Kylie Minogue has far more to offer the culture panel than the Catharine Lumbys of this world.

I expect you’ll be nominating John Greenfield.

]]> By: Andyc http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437606 Andyc Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:54:32 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437606 Rupert is no longer an Australian, and his campaign for World Domination is progressing at the expense of Australian civilisation. He should not be there. Rupert is no longer an Australian, and his campaign for World Domination is progressing at the expense of Australian civilisation. He should not be there.

]]> By: Spiros http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437592 Spiros Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:24:32 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437592 There are only three really important media companies in the world, and Rupert runs one of them. Of course he should be there. There are only three really important media companies in the world, and Rupert runs one of them. Of course he should be there.

]]> By: Adrien http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437577 Adrien Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:40:10 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437577 Alright Kylie's in too. Look I know Rupert's got a face like an elephant's scrotum but he probably could offer some insight. Is the Jabberfest of the Chosen Kilo to be an intellectual thing or a red carpet affair? > Why are you looking at me like that? > And also maybe <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suntech" rel="nofollow">Shi Zhengrong</a>. Alright Kylie’s in too. Look I know Rupert’s got a face like an elephant’s scrotum but he probably could offer some insight. Is the Jabberfest of the Chosen Kilo to be an intellectual thing or a red carpet affair?
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Why are you looking at me like that?
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And also maybe Shi Zhengrong.

]]> By: Harried Hermione http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437571 Harried Hermione Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:31:12 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437571 Kylie Minogue has far more to offer the culture panel than the Catharine Lumbys of this world. Kylie Minogue has far more to offer the culture panel than the Catharine Lumbys of this world.

]]> By: Adrien http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437564 Adrien Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:16:41 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437564 So Cate's in, excellent. > Now how about someone who has experience turning a small Australian provider of cultural goods into a global enterprise. We'll need someone preferably with experience in publishing, print, television, radio, the internet and satellite narrowcasting. > What about Rupert? :) So Cate’s in, excellent.
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Now how about someone who has experience turning a small Australian provider of cultural goods into a global enterprise. We’ll need someone preferably with experience in publishing, print, television, radio, the internet and satellite narrowcasting.
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What about Rupert? :)

]]> By: Mark http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437562 Mark Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:15:46 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437562 <blockquote>‘Creative Australia’ is there too, but let’s face it, unnecessarily so.</blockquote> Why? I'm really pleased it's there. It's a very significant element of our national life, economically as well as culturally, and one in great need of "fresh thinking"!

‘Creative Australia’ is there too, but let’s face it, unnecessarily so.

Why? I’m really pleased it’s there. It’s a very significant element of our national life, economically as well as culturally, and one in great need of “fresh thinking”!

]]> By: Bingo Bango Boingo http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437554 Bingo Bango Boingo Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:50:23 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437554 Far out, who would've thought mention of Blanchett's name would have produced such angst. She is merely an example (albeit a good one, I think, because she is a real darling of the kind of self-styled thinking lefty for whom 'Australia 2020' and its ilk are very exciting). I have nothing against Blanchett, or any actor for that matter. She is obviously very smart. It's just that there are only 1000 spots for this get-together, and the list of Australians more able to contribute to a serious conference which is apparently designed to be agenda-setting in extremely important areas such as 'the Australian economy', 'Infrastructure' and 'Governance', is very much longer than 1000. 'Creative Australia' is there too, but let's face it, unnecessarily so. I'm not sure how that is 'trashing' her, or 'slagging' her off (incidentally, adrian, do you ever get anything right?). BBB Far out, who would’ve thought mention of Blanchett’s name would have produced such angst. She is merely an example (albeit a good one, I think, because she is a real darling of the kind of self-styled thinking lefty for whom ‘Australia 2020′ and its ilk are very exciting). I have nothing against Blanchett, or any actor for that matter. She is obviously very smart. It’s just that there are only 1000 spots for this get-together, and the list of Australians more able to contribute to a serious conference which is apparently designed to be agenda-setting in extremely important areas such as ‘the Australian economy’, ‘Infrastructure’ and ‘Governance’, is very much longer than 1000. ‘Creative Australia’ is there too, but let’s face it, unnecessarily so. I’m not sure how that is ‘trashing’ her, or ’slagging’ her off (incidentally, adrian, do you ever get anything right?).

BBB

]]> By: murph the surf http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437552 murph the surf Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:45:31 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437552 I second the nomination of the Bra boys( commentators on political and cultural development in inner cities ) and would also think that past and current world surfing champions( Nat Young- successful developer and tourist operator , Mick Fanning current world champ ) should be invited. Qicksilver and Billabong are major international fashion labels which started in Australia . They have promoted a consciousness and knowledge of Australia around the globe. Their CEO's would also have relevant ideas for this summit. In Australia we also have an incredibly successful gambling industry. As it is also so destructive a force in some families I hope a good number of it's best and brightest are invited and asked to meet with those who have seen the more bitter results of problem gambling. I second the nomination of the Bra boys( commentators on political and cultural development in inner cities ) and would also think that past and current world surfing champions( Nat Young- successful developer and tourist operator , Mick Fanning current world champ ) should be invited.
Qicksilver and Billabong are major international fashion labels which started in Australia . They have promoted a consciousness and knowledge of Australia around the globe. Their CEO’s would also have relevant ideas for this summit.

In Australia we also have an incredibly successful gambling industry. As it is also so destructive a force in some families I hope a good number of it’s best and brightest are invited and asked to meet with those who have seen the more bitter results of problem gambling.

]]> By: adrian http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437547 adrian Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:29:24 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437547 The fact that she is also an undeniably beautiful woman probably doesn't help either, Spiros. The fact that she is also an undeniably beautiful woman probably doesn’t help either, Spiros.

]]> By: Spiros http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437543 Spiros Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:20:45 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2008/02/11/australia-2020-website-up/#comment-437543 Blanchett is smart, rich, famous, and a luvvie into the bargain. For some people (no names, no pack drill) that is more than they can handle. Blanchett is smart, rich, famous, and a luvvie into the bargain.

For some people (no names, no pack drill) that is more than they can handle.

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