A flag for the future
In November this year, Kiwis will be asked to take part in a postal referendum in which they will rank five flag alternatives from most […]
Why don’t they just go back to where they came from?
There was a protest against the proposed mosque in Bendigo. I know this because, not only was it front page news this morning, but for […]
Why a 4 degree global temperature increase is the new game in town
By Dr Anthony Horton Numerous recent initiatives intend to precipitate action on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the lead up to the Paris Climate Summit, […]
Turnbull: women must be respected but only if they are of our tribe
If you can take away the freedom of one man [sic] you strike at the liberty of all. I don’t think the truth of that […]
We must find a better way
While we all enjoy the Aussie wit unleashed by helicopter ‘misjudgements’ and raw onion eating gaffes, our obsession with gotcha moments often overshadows the good […]
Give Labor a big tick
It was bound to happen and I’m glad it did. After weekly emails from Labor – that were generally pointless or simply wanted me to […]
An open letter from Manus
By Jane Salmon This epic howl of anguish came from the RPC on Manus via the internet today. Mourning and Weeping From Hell These words […]
Libertarian loony or Tea Party turkey?
It is time that people started paying more attention to the harm that Senator David Leyonhjelm is doing to our country. As gun deaths in […]
Money makes the world go round … which is why we had a flat earth before it was invented!
OK, Dr. Joanne Howe’s report on the China Free Trade Agreement is brilliant and extremely accurate. No, I haven’t actually read it, but not reading […]
New EPA rules are a breath of fresh air
By Dr Anthony Horton As part of the Obama Administration’s push to implement stricter environmental regulations, the US Government has announced a nationwide ground level […]
Can America really ban guns?
By Kerri Lynn I just read a NY Times article/debate on the Gun Lobby’s power in US politics and gun control. We all know the […]
Looking Back At My 2015 Predictions!
The loss of Tony Abbott as PM has at least meant that the ludicrousness is over. And while he’s still making the odd appearance to […]
Listening to voices of domestic violence and other talking points
John Paul Langbroek brought me to boiling point the other week with his comments about domestic violence. This shows how out of touch and neanderthal the […]
The terrier has fangs
Malcolm Turnbull would love voters to think he’s a fluffy white dog who wouldn’t hurt a fly. How can a man who adorably blogs on […]
Has anything changed? Not judging by the comments
While many Australians, and no doubt the rest of the world, are still breathing a collective sigh of relief at the deposal of Tony Abbott, […]