Holy flaming cow *punches the air*

"As the government wallows from misfortune to misery, the High Court has ruled 6-1 against the Malaysia solution. It has also cast doubt over the legality of Nauru, the opposition's preferred option, and even Manus Island, the government's plan B. This is the most interventionist decision by the Court in three decades."

- http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/malaysia-solution-backfires-for-government-that-failed-to-do-its-homework-20110831-1jlg4.html


ETA: "Even though the Court has canned the deal, Australia must still accept the extra 4000, making it a nothing for 4000 swap." Well, if we really want to stop the boats, that's what we need to be doing anyway!

Books read, August 2011

John Le Carré. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
Jim Woodring. Congress of the Animals.

( Books bought and borrowed )