Vote Compass, The Incredible Election Result and How to Beat Abbott
Some people keep asking how Tony Abbott won the election. When they’re told that not everyone thinks like they do, they’ll sneer that some people […]
Now I’m calling on all the good Catholics – I know that they’re must be some
“Thankfully, Australia has emerged from its inauspicious colonial beginnings to become a proud nation, a nation that overcame those primeval prejudices. We have a perfect example: […]
What the Frack?
I have certain basic rules. I don’t always follow them, mind you, but I always question what I’m doing if I find myself breaking them. […]
What If Bolt Had Been Given The Job…
Andrew Bolt’s Application to Host Media Watch TO Mark Scott, ABC managing director: …Don’t assume I’m not available. Hear that ripping sound? That was my […]
We Can’t Afford to Waste Money on The Arts, We have Submarines and Planes to Buy!
“It’s important to note, especially for parents, that there just isn’t a straight line between what you do at school and what you go on […]
Well, that was embarrassing, Andrew …
27 October 2013 (2:29pm) was an auspicious moment for commentator, media tart and Murdoch minion Andrew Bolt. It was the moment in his professional life […]
Crap, Hogwash, Wikipedia and Other Strong Evidence
“I mean in the end this whole thing is a question of fact, not faith, or it should be a question of fact not faith […]
We allowed Women and Slaves to Vote, Now We Have Abbott as PM and next I’ll marry a goat!
TONY Abbott says he will “do the right thing” and attend his gay sister’s wedding but could never support the marriage. And his sister Christine […]
Despair or Hope?
“The Great Dictator” was released in 1940 before the USA entered the war. Charlie Chaplin had been working on it for years. He later said […]
What is the Minister for Women’s Affairs going to do for women in this country?
Since forming government we’ve heard a number of Coalition Ministers speak about, or take action on their portfolios. For example, Environment Minister Greg Hunt has […]
Amanda Vanstone, “Illegals” and the stampede of elephants
A few weeks ago, I talked about The Elephant in The Room in relation to the lack of women in Abbott’s Cabinet. The idea of the […]
Joe Hockey and the Coalition’s Legacy
In the highly technical and confusing world of money, a balanced budget means incoming dollars (revenue) should be the same as outgoing dollars (spending). If […]
The Economy is Like a Giant Blancmange, Except that it’s Not.
Many people see the economy as like a household budget. You need to keep it all neat and orderly and manage it. Others see it […]
Is George Pell a problem for Abbott?
Now that the dust has settled and Tony Abbott is our Prime Minister, there is renewed interest in his relationship with the Archbishop of Sydney, […]