Everything is politics
In this piece on The Drum today titled “Labor misreads the politics of Ebola,” Paula Matthewson argues that the Opposition has misjudged its stance on the […]
The Right’s right to be wrong
Has anyone else noticed the ever increasing drift from reality those famous bed-partners – the Coalition and the Murdoch media – have settled comfortably into? […]
Trust Federal Parliament? Sure can
While Tony Abbott and Bill Shorten close ranks in assuring us that the dealings of federal politicians are all above board and squeaky clean, the […]
Moments – I’ve come over all poetic …
Moments from Cinema: the end of Witness when Samuel pulls the bell, when Jerome blasts into outer space at the end of Gattaca, the bit […]
Australia is still the richest nation . . . But don’t celebrate just yet
Since the turn of the century, household wealth in Australia has grown at an average annual rate of 11%. That may sound impressive, but hold […]
Dealing with this ‘boy’ Prime Minister
At Head of Government level, there is a protocol that enables messages of disapproval to be passed from one leader to another in a way […]
Speak to Abbott voters
When will progressives learn to speak to people? Not at people. Speak to people. A great example of the wishy washy language that the left […]
Salman Rushdie Is Still Alive!
Ok, all you patriotic sons of Australia (And daughters, just to be inclusive, even though we know that you can’t be really that helpful) today […]
The case for a Federal ICAC
On May 15 this year, the Australian Greens Leader, Senator Christine Milne, unsuccessfully introduced a bill to create a national anti-corruption body. She makes a […]
We all need to put in, but not Tony when it comes to Putin.
A few months ago we were going to ban Mr Putin from G20. He wasn’t welcome. But hey, who are we to go around banning […]
Surely Making Money Is Always Ethical . . .
“Green activism is starting to bite at the top corporate tables and federal minister and South Australian MP for Mayo Jamie Briggs says he’s had […]
Do ya do ya do ya really care?
I make this pledge to you the Australian people. I will govern for all Australians. I want to lift everyone’s standard of living. I want […]
Thanks for nothing
I remember when the United States Congress gave our Prime Minister a standing ovation. I remember when men and women around the world were touched […]
Rewriting history
Breaking news: In an exclusive report in the Daily Telegraph, the Coalition review into education is complete and Christopher was right. We need to go […]
Ebola, The Taliban And God’s Punishment For Us All
If people are going to come to this country then they should they should embrace our values. It’s simple. We can’t have people who are […]