We have a TV in the office – three actually. The Republican convention ran in the background today, which meant that I was witness to hours of innane cheering and flag waving. A baby called Trig slept through the whole event. Smartest dude in the room if you ask me.

What happened to principles?
I’m not talking about the high street fashion outlet.

The beauty of politics, PR and words is that you can find a way to justify any point of view any course of action, any change of mind.

I overheard Senator Ralph Seekins say something like this today:

“to have a conviction and to stand up to it is honourable…”

It’s now honourable to have broken the law – a fascinating about turn for a representatives of a Conservative political party (huge C) known for its obsession with law and order.

“Honourable”

The more heinous the crime the more honourable the convict – presumably. I’m gonna turn myself in…

Sarah Palin, Republican VP for the 2008 presidential election, has a husband – he has a conviction for driving under the influence.

Sarah and Todd have a daughter called Bristol – they apparently followed the Beckham’s family naming conventions. One wonders what Bristol’s baby will be called if she follows suit… ideas on a virtual postcard please…

I would (not for a few months though) unlike my mate Dale – he’d go there straight away except he already has a lovely girlfriend. Celebrity value.

The ridiculous cheering at the convention does my head in… cheering and whooping and flag waving after every sentence…

We need more objectivity in the world…

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