The Focus

The War on Democracy, or, America is Awful

The Focus – October 23rd, 2007 by Sarah

Ok I admit it, I am completely partial to consuming a bit of propaganda, especially when it is presented to me in a highly entertaining disguise, particularly film or literature. This enjoyment escalates even further when said propaganda supports my value system, and allows me to maintain and often build upon any stereotypes or conceptions […]

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Why Young People Should be Involved in Politics: Vol. 2

The Focus – October 19th, 2007 by Sarah

Since my previous blog on why young people should be involved in politics, I have taken part in a number of interesting events which have helped me further formulate my opinion on this subject.
Firstly, I have taken up residence in a household with two avid student politicians. This has taught me a number of valuable […]

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And so it begins: Election 2007

The Focus – October 15th, 2007 by Sarah

I suppose I would be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly excited about the commencement of election campaign madness. I’m uncertain as to whether this is because as a member of the Labor Party (yes, my secret is out, I am not as impartial a judge as I initially appear. Cough.) it is now […]

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Argh, would someone just call the election!?!?!

The Focus – October 11th, 2007 by Sarah

I don’t know about you, but I’m fed up with this whole Federal Election circus already, and the real campaign hasn’t even started yet. How much longer can Little Johnny drag all this out for? I suppose he’s watching and waiting, hoping that The Rudd or some other member of the Opposition will screw […]

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The Jammed…bringing human trafficking closer to home

The Focus – September 17th, 2007 by Sarah

If you want a truly confronting and completely gripping cinematic experience, I thoroughly recommend you get yourself off to your nearest artsy cinema and see The Jammed. This is perhaps easier said than done however, as I think at the moment it is being shown in all of five to ten artsy cinemas across New […]

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Oh Britney…

Bad Ideas, The Focus – September 12th, 2007 by Sarah (1 response)

I think the title perhaps says it all. Poor Britney. Going by her recent performance of her new single, which she just managed to drunkenly stumble her way through, she’s got some issues. Why are we so judgemental of a single mum trying to navigate through life all on her own? Sure, she’s got more […]

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APEC: the final insult

The Focus – September 10th, 2007 by Sarah

Ok, so I submitted. I went to the APEC protest on Saturday even though I said I wouldn’t. You’ll be pleased to know I wasn’t arrested (obviously), nor physically harmed in any way, however I am a little disturbed by the whole event.
Being a country girl, I had never been to a protest before, so […]

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The National Drugs Campaign…hmmm…

The Focus – September 6th, 2007 by Sarah (2 responses)

Is anyone else a little intrigued by the federal government’s latest initiative to discourage young people from using drugs? I don’t know if any of you have paid particular attention to the booklet you should have received in the mail by now, which outlines how parents should talk to their kids about drugs and the […]

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