Morrison’s munificence starts early
Several political commentators – the ones who failed to hold the government to account and who failed to see where that would lead – have […]
Politics
What the hell are you doing, Labor?
As a smirking Scott Morrison prances about the country being hailed by the media and his party as the Messiah who performs miracles, claiming a […]
Who Needs Policies ?
If you were an aspiring political leader with ambitions to lead the nation and you had a suite of well-developed progressive policies which you hope […]
The one that got away (Part two). If you think it ended last Saturday then think again
Sunday 26 May 2019 I said this last Monday. 1) The first thing I would point out is that this isn’t a runaway win by […]
Scared politicians stampede to embrace coal
If anything highlights the self-serving nature of politics, it is the unseemly stampede by scared politicians to throw out the science, ignore the independent authorities, […]
An Opposition With A Majority: The Legacy of Tony Abbott
Now that he has been successfully excised from Parliament, it seems fitting that we discuss the legacy of one Anthony John Abbott. The former member […]
Who voted for them?
Knowing, as we do, the dishonest campaign employed by No-Policy Morrison, the question must be asked – who was sucked in? And the answer is […]
The one that got away (Part one)
Wednesday, 22 May 2019 “Humility is the basis of all intellectual advancement. However, it is truth that enables human progress.” (John Lord) 1) I had […]
Forks in the road
I struggle with long-form essays drafted by economics writers. Like many, I am easily fazed by complex yet important observations crafted by a coterie of […]
The Shiny New Toy
By 2353NM Now that the election is over it is time for a bit of reflection. Logistics behind the operation of this site mean this […]
Hello, ScoMo. Goodbye democracy
“How good is Australia? How good are Australians? … an amazing country of amazing people.” ScoMo manages to amaze himself -shades of Trump – by […]
The 2019 Election and The Need for Media Reform
Scott Morrison has, somehow, been re-elected as Australia’s Prime Minister. After six years of astonishingly corrupt and inept government, the electorate, in its wisdom, has […]
Action on hold
I am appalled – but not surprised – that the coalition has been re-elected. Australia is an incredibly immature country when it comes to politics. […]
Bob Hawke: Misunderstood in Memoriam
What a cheeky way of going. Death is rarely a matter of good timing but it can be part of a good career move or, […]