Lessons from the USA about patriotic beat-ups
As Australia approaches that time in January again, we see the unedifying picture of Peter Dutton’s team driving his post-referendum Base into a flag-waving orgy […]
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Morrison’s Coup De Grâce
“Human beings are social beings, who need to be able to rely on each other. That requires trust, and trust requires truth-telling.” (Quassim Cassam). Grace […]
The Day John Lennon Was Shot I Had A Cold Sore So It Was A Bad Day For Both Of Us!
I remember clearly that the day John Lennon was shot was a pretty bad day for a lot of people. Personally I had a cold […]
Assimilate but GTFO – of our billboards
Tonight it really hit home. It hit home that the Australian people are more interested in trashing the fair go, than holding it dear as a […]
Adam Goodes Australian of the Year, but some people think it should have gone to an Australian
The comment in the image above says: ??? Accepting an Award given on Australia Day, which we have just been told is not recognised by […]
Australia Day: Can we talk about this?
Depending on how far this article travels, I expect to take a bit of stick from some quarters, but if it starts a movement then, […]
Was Australia invaded or settled?
Was Australia invaded or settled? This article was first drafted this time last year in response to a passionate debate around Australia Day on whether […]