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There’s only one thing wrong with the Newsweek cover celebrating America’s first gay president - Barack Obama is not gay.
Yes his public endorsement of gay marriage in America shows courage, humanity and true leadership. But it’s a political triumph, not a personal one.
Obama has not fought for the right to be recognised for his sexuality. He hasn’t struggled for acceptance within himself or his family, friends and workplace. And he certainly won’t be the one waiting with heart in hand until this statement becomes something more tangible.
Tell-all interviews usually reek of sex. Mostly adulterous, always complicated, sometimes violent and just like an old-school western – with the “goodie” and “baddie” laid out plain for all to see.
Tragedy, celebrity, victory, great wealth or misfortunes get a look in too. Ditto multiple childbirth, homosexual offspring and gender transformation surgery.
They’re trashy, melodramatic, addictive and moving. They can be tragic. But the best tell-alls give us something else as well.
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Glen says:
Oh come on, the classic interview of our times is Katie Couric and Sarah Palin. One extended interview and there was Palin caught cold in her lack of suitability for one of the highest offices in the USA. It’s hard to think of any other interview unsupported by reportage which… Read more »
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graham says:
Joel b1 asks and I’ll answer. He looked like nothing I’ve ever seen, but in your world, yes, one of your “real” people. And Nafe, you should really copyright your post even if only for its literary value. Where did you learn to write like that? It’s magnificent, and more… Read more »
There were loads of good things about 2010. But for some reason, we can’t remember many of them now. Neither can Newsweek. They’ve listed their top 13 here, and it included Bieber’s hair, Vuvuzelas and skinny leg jeans.
That got us thinking: what got up our noses this year? Here’s our top 10. Add yours below.
1. The Federal election
Got a spare week? Then maybe Rob Oakeshott can explain what happened.
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Tom says:
@Zeta, congratulations on a great read. @TomBowler, great call on your cocaine embellishment piece. It has always had me baffled how people use cocaine to show off their affluence while remaining oblivious to the evil to innocents done by cartels as a consequence of their affectation. I don’t think it… Read more »
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Chloe says:
In no particular order: 1. The federal election 2. Ke$ha - I don’t need to say anymore 3. Reality television, actually almost all television (SBS is the exception) - If I like a show I’ll just buy the DVD. In the interim I read books instead. 4. People who think… Read more »
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