Senator Conroy may in fact be suffering from mental illness.

Hear me out on this.

Delusional disorder, as defined by the DSM IV, involved holding onto plausible delusions without the typical impact on mood or functioning.  These delusions can include morbid jealousy and assuming one’s mate is unfaithful, that someone (often famous or of higher status) is in love with you, that you are unwell or have some defect despite medical examinations and tests coming back negative. Or, in this case, that most of Australia want Conroy’s internet filtering to occur.

People with delusional disorder generally have no insight into their condition, and often present as articulate and well-groomed.  Onset is most common in the 40-55 year age range.  Check and check, Senator Conroy.

I guess the most compelling argument against Conroy’s behaviour being attributed to a mental illness is that he has taken steps to protect himself.  His website front page deliberately hides information about the filter.  He blatantly lied about people and companies supporting the filtering bill.  A man who truly believed he was doing right and had so much support wouldn’t go to such lengths to cover up and deceive.  These actions suggest a man who knows how little the filter is wanted or accepted, and is trying to fool people into thinking otherwise in the hope they will fall into line.

Still undecided?  Why not contact Conroy’s offices and ask him yourself?

T and I have been going over the guest list for the wedding.  I know there will be people who expect an invitation, but won’t receive one.  There are two main reasons this will happen.

The first is that we are trying to keep numbers somewhat limited, so it might be that we don’t see our friendship as being close enough.

The other reason is that you are good friends with one of us, but have shown obvious disrespect for the other and/or our relationship.  If this is the case, inviting you to our wedding simply isn’t appropriate.  It’s not a slur on the friendship you have with the individual in question.

Just thought I should put that out there.

If there is outrage in the rest of the world over Israel’s actions, it’s not turning up in the media here. Am I the only person totally sickened by what’s happening here? Why is the rest of the world not doing anything to stop them?