Last week the Russians adopted a law that bans the discussion of gay rights and relationships.  I’ve never been to Russia and although Vladamir Putin seems like the kinda guy you’d like to have along on a boys camping weekend, I’m sure that on the ground the dictatorial nature of Russian politics isn’t pleasant.

For once I am going to praise President Obama – today he came out and said that instead of boycotting the Russian winter Olympics next week that it would be much classier to have some gay athletes win medals.

Memories of Jesse Owens winning 4 gold medals at the 1936 German Olympics in a racists Nazi Germany.

Does anyone know of any gay winter Olympic athletes?  I know of the Olympic Divers who are gay – Matthew Mitcham (perhaps the future Mr. Evans) and Greg Louganis.

What a wonderful week for democracy it has been.

I’m happy that Obama won. Although I think McCain would be better for the US economy Obama’s election will be good for US international relations. I’m happy that John Key won the Kiwi election yesterday and I’m happy that Winston Peters doesn’t have a job today.

Two exceptions though – I’m not happy about the democrats having control of all three branches of government and I don’t get why people voted in California to restrict the definition of marriage to a man and a woman.

Overall a good week I think.

Today I’m just having a lazy one – it is just after 5pm and I’m still in bed (I have been reading and working all day but it is raining outside and there is nothing better to do). I got a camera off a friend of mine yesterday so this week I’m going to do some hiking and show off this beautiful country to you guys.

And I just saw this pic posted at WhiteSpeedos.com and I thought you guys might enjoy it. Am I nice or what?