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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Political Advantage From People Dying? Labor Finally Goes Too Far
Pursuant to my article yesterday, asylum seekers and illegal boat arrivals continue to dominate political discourse; finally — with one ill-advised, incendiary and rancorous remark — the Labor Party’s moral posture on these fraught issues has been obliterated. I can’t … Continue reading
Labor’s Sick Joke: Boat Policy Abrogated In Name Of Blame Game
Yet another illegal boat. More asylum seeker deaths. Border policy shouldn’t be squibbed in the name of burbling bleeding hearts and compassion babble; the government can walk softly but must carry and use a damned big stick. First, an apology … Continue reading
Renewable Red Herrings: Time To Get Real About So-Called Green Energy
An article in The Australian today, detailing costs of wind and solar power and their impact on power bills relative to the carbon tax, has boiled my blood; it is time to get real about so-called “green” energy, and to recognise … Continue reading
Poisonous Ideas (reposted from JR Nyquist): Not Such A Poisonous Argument
Sometimes — when looking to encapsulate a foundation from which to mount an argument — it is necessary to look afield, and to share common thoughts; tonight’s post does precisely that, and Jeff Nyquist’s excellent article is one we will … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, Communism, Conservatism, Disinformation, economics, Fascism, National Security, Philosophy, politics, Propaganda, Socialism, World Politics
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Status Quo: Newspoll, Essential Research Findings Static
Two new polls have hit the streets in the past 24 hours, with little of note to report on; Newspoll in The Australian finds the Coalition ahead after preferences on an unchanged 54-46 basis this fortnight, whilst Essential’s 56-44 Coalition … Continue reading
Undemocratic Thuggery: Labor Commits To Ignore Election Outcome
With the Government’s hated carbon tax now less than three weeks from taking effect, the ALP has promised to do everything it can in opposition — after the next election — to prevent the repeal of the tax. Such a … Continue reading
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Tagged Australian Labor Party, Australian politics, Coalition, Elections, Greens, Greg Combet, Julia Gillard, Liberal Party, politics, Senate, Tony Abbott
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Many Congratulations, Ma’am: God Save The Queen!
Yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated 60 years on the throne and her Diamond Jubilee as the constitutional monarch of 16 countries including Australia; her reign has been remarkable, and is second only to Queen Victoria in length. I … Continue reading
