Heavy lifting . . . for some
“The rich regard wealth as a personal attribute. So do the poor. Everyone is tacitly convinced of it. Only logic makes some difficulties by asserting […]
Merchants of Hypocrisy: Open for the Business of War
As the situation between Russia and Ukraine deteriorates to the brink of war, is our government entertaining the thought of joining in on this war, […]
Loaves, fishes, and why Tony just needs us to trust him until after the election!
Cassandra – as those who know their Greek mythology or who read one of my previous blogs will know – had the gift of knowing […]
So let me get this straight …
So let me get this straight, If I earn over $80,000 I am going to be asked to pay for the $68 billion that Joe […]
Al Simer Explains Why The Liberals Never Lie.
I tried to get an interview with Tony Abbott today, but he was busy. Then I sent a message to Hockey’s office asking if […]
What does Clive Palmer want?
The first Joe Hockey budget is about to be presented to parliament and to the people. There has been plenty of speculation about cuts to […]
Abbott’s Caveat; Caveat Emptor! (Buyer Beware!)
caveat (ˈkeɪvɪˌæt; ˈkæv-) n 1. (Law) law a formal notice requesting the court or officer to refrain from taking some specified action without giving […]
Contemptuous dismissal
Terry2 April 28, 2014 • 6:36 am “I got to wondering why Andrew Neil’s (Spectator Australia) interview with Joe Hockey was a ‘break through’ moment. […]
Bob Hawke is A Martian And Other Things That Are More Plausible Than The Liberals
“Now I want to emphasise my electorate of North Sydney has one of the highest bulk-billing rates in Australia and I have one of the […]
It is not them or us, they are us.
Australians have the highest median wealth per adult in the world ($233,504). We have the second highest average wealth ($428,250). We are a mere 0.36% […]
Another Open Letter to Tony Abbott
Dear Tony Abbott I’m writing to you again with the knowledge that you clearly haven’t read my previous correspondence, including this letter, this letter and […]
Budget emergency or a gambler in trouble?
During those first few weeks after the election, as over half a nation sat there in shock contemplating what had just happened, presumably flushed with […]
Is the Government a family or a Business?
“We can do without butter, but, despite all our love of peace, not without arms. One cannot shoot with butter, but with guns” Joseph Goebels […]
The omniscient Maurice Newman
Maurice Newman is the head of Tony Abbott’s Business Advisory Council, a group established to meet three times a year with senior members of the […]
A Soldier’s Story
Anzac Day stories abound this time of year and remind us of sacrifices made, heroic deeds undertaken and the absurdity of wars. This day is […]