I have just returned from the mainland. A perk was that there was forced television and radio watching/listening so that I did get to see the voting results from the Australian "Marriage-Equality" postal survey come in. This also meant I got a short lesson in why 61.6% was an "overwhelming" majority. Eighty percent of the population sent back the survey even though it was not mandatory as voting here, is. Obviously, I am heartened that the vote was viewed this way- and that Tasmania was not dead last in percentages, our state had 63.6%, or fourth-highest of seven. However, legislation still has to be written, and passed through Parliament, and so far that body does not seem to be echoing the will of the people.
Even though I have tried to center all my attention on learning about Australian politics, the U.S. still spills over and soaks up some of my attention. After a particularly funny 'Broad City' episode, I can see that much of this year has been sadly dominated by Chump and all the darkness that seems to stem from that event. When I sit down to write I can't find anything that I want to talk about. The day-to-day seems too unfeeling in a world so full of well...strong emotions.
Another aspect is that I have been talking to friends on the phone. The phone not unlike cassettes seem to be making a come back.
So if you find the current posts lacking - why not give me a ring?
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