Tag Archives: Border Protection
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
Asylum Seeker Disgrace: It’s Despicable, And It’s Labor’s Fault
If there’s one issue in federal politics at the moment that boils my blood, it isn’t the carbon tax; it’s not the recent Cabinet reshuffle; it’s not Wayne Swan’s characteristically inept mini-budget; and it isn’t Peter Slipper or Kevin Rudd. … Continue reading
