The growing irrelevance of the Murdoch media
For a number of decades the Murdoch media have enjoyed an unbridled run as the major source for news, information and opinion in this country. […]
Abbott without Costello is starting to look like one of The Three Stooges
“It’s a so-called market in the non-delivery of an invisible substance to no-one.” Tony Abbott. Sometimes one can use too many double negatives and try […]
Carbon Tax Axed – sellout or smart politics?
From The Age we learn that Rudd dumps Gillard’s carbon tax. Then Treasurer Chris Bowen confirms Government will scrap carbon tax for floating price. Ok, the […]
House of cards
Dear Tony Abbott, You probably get a lot of letters from both admirers and those seeking to criticise every facet of your existence. I am […]
Mr Fox wants you to vote for Mr Rabbit
INTERVIEWER Good morning, Mr Rabbit. MR RABBIT Good morning. INTERVIEWER For the past three years, the polls have had you as the one expected to […]
One should always doubt the Sceptics
If you have a choice between a conspiracy and incompetence, according to popular wisdom, it’s generally safer to presume incompetence. Mind you, conspiracy theories are […]
What was Kevin Rudd thinking?
Opinion. There can only be one of two reasons behind Kevin Rudd’s decision to challenge for the ALP leadership. Some saw it as this: to […]
Too little too late
The switch has been flicked. Extraordinary. I have seen more reporting of government policy in mainstream press over the last week than I saw in […]
Why I always sing along to David Crosby’s “Almost Cut My Hair”
A few weeks ago someone on the Internet accused me of engaging in the “politics of envy” and class warfare, and I began to wonder […]
It could only happen in America. Or could it?
Six months out from both the US and Australian elections the polls were adamant that the incumbent administrations were doomed. At home, Tony Abbott was […]
1984 is dated – Huxley was right!
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there […]
Accurate predictions for election result, Melbourne Cup and the stock market
More than 90% of everything is predictable; most predictions are wrong. How do I reconcile those two things. Well, quite simply, people don’t bother to […]
Privatisation of Prisons – a how to guide
Once upon a time in the state where I live, prisons were built and maintained by the State Government, which was a bad thing because […]
What’s on the Menu? Part 2
A couple of weeks ago, I posted “What’s on the Menu” about the Mal Brough dinner. Someone who works in the hospitality industry raised a […]
An Open Letter to the Australian Financial Review
To the Australian Financial Review I wanted to make you aware of the behavior of one of your columnists which is damaging your brand. I […]