The erosion of our democratic system
Unless you own a newspaper or a mining company, or are happy to turn a blind eye to the erosion of our democratic values then […]
Politics
The truth about the ‘carbon tax’
Firstly, let’s remember that from June 2007 to December 2012, before the introduction of carbon pricing, average electricity prices rose by 70 per cent, so the […]
The characteristics of Fascism and how we might note its presence today
Is fascism creeping into Australia? There are clearly no Fascist regimes in Australia, or any regime with even the slightest of Fascist agendas. We’re a […]
Scott Ludlam for President?
Imagine having a head of State who was calm, articulate, honest, dignified, compassionate, knowledgeable, respectful, practical, hard-working. The more I see of Scott Ludlam the […]
Wherever I lay my hat that’s my home
In 1996 John Howard became the first Prime Minister to make Kirribilli House in Sydney his prime residence. Over the next 12 years, this decision […]
How many people does it take to tell the truth?
As Western Australia prepares to vote AGAIN for the Senate no doubt some people just feel over it all. Though aghast at the result, I […]
The truth about the mining tax
It has become increasingly apparent that the onus is on citizen bloggers to inform the Australian public of the truth. We certainly can’t rely on […]
Where have all the Leaders gone?
John Stuart Mill once wrote that not all conservatives are stupid, but most people who are stupid are conservative. That is probably because they are […]
What’s there to crow about?
Tony Abbott is gleefully crowing about “100+ days without a boat”. What Mr Abbott seems oblivious to is that he has closed yet another door […]
Just a quick question; has the line been crossed?
From www.pm.gov.au – an Australian Government web site – today comes a message from the Prime Minister – WA Senate election. Without wishing to further […]
Who writes this stuff?
It is becoming increasingly obvious that Tony Abbott’s plan for governing is to work his way through the IPA’s wish list of 75 (+25) “radical […]
Dam(n) the nation, full speed ahead!
In 2011, Gina Rinehart flew Barnaby Joyce to India in a private jet, to watch the granddaughter of her business partner marry in front of […]
Introducing the new “ABC free” AUSTRALIA … now with extra ignorance, selfishness and cruelty
(Or why we need the ABC) Since the coalition’s Murdoch lead victory in last September’s federal election there has been a palpable shift in our […]
Tony Abbott stuffs it up … again
Fairfax’s Friday offering is from Chief Political Correspondent, Mark Kenny and comes accompanied by this impressive headline: Tony Abbott’s pre-budget fortnight of blunders and stuff-ups […]