Quiggin: How a newspaper became a trollThe Australian has reacted to this whole Julia Posetti defamation saga like an angry blogger, with ridiculous slurs, contradictions and a touch of Godwin’s Law. Problem is, it’s our national newspaper, laments John Quiggin.
Godwin’s Law
Obama is not a ‘Nazi’ and abortion is not a ‘holocaust’
US politicians often refer to their opponents as “Nazis” or horrible events as “a holocaust” but these just trivialise one of history’s most disturbing atrocities, writes Rabbi Marvin Hier.
Yes, he went there: Glenn Beck compares White House attacks on Fox with the Holocaust
Proving that any stupid argument will inevitably descend into Hitler comparisons, Fox News’ Glenn Beck has likened the Obama White House’s treatment of Fox News to the Nazi persecution of Jews.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Kyle and the meeja
Crikey readers continue to weigh in on Steve Fielding’s spelling issues and whether Godwin’s Law will bring down vile Kyle Sandilands.
Will Godwin’s Law finally bring down Kyle Sandilands?
Sorry Kyle, it’s Godwin’s Law. The minute you invoke the Nazis, your salad days as a shock jock are over.
You’re just like the Nazis! The political insult that won’t die
Playing the Nazi card has become the standard political cheap shot. Politicians don’t have another significant political ideology or event against which to compare their morality, writes Brendan O’Neill.
Ketchup and no Dijon: US turns Europhobic
Europeans are on average healthier, happier and more financially secure than Americans. So, why are the Yanks so terrified of turning Euro? asks Michael Freedman.
Ken Judge’s Hitler hilarity face-palm
AFL commentator Ken Judge has outraged listeners with an on-air comment.
