Put the matter to rest….and bury it.
Only two weeks ago, we saw former Australian PM and also former Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd, challenge the woman who knifed him in 2010, for the leadership of not only his party, but also for...
View ArticleSelective Criticism
If the term ‘Kony 2012′ means nothing to you, then you have either been living under a rock these last few days, or have no access to television, radio or the internet. The non profit organisation...
View ArticleA Sad, Tragic Mess
I am sure you are as deeply saddened as I am at hearing that a rogue US soldier went on a killing rampage in Afghanistan. At least 16 people were killed and it just reminds us yet again of how sad,...
View ArticleSix of one, half dozen of the other.
The question has been put. Who will find it harder to gain re-election, an African-American US President or the first female Prime Minister of Australia? Both are doing it tough and have done so since...
View ArticleRemove the log from your own eye
The hierarchy of the Catholic Church never cease to amaze and astound me. They, as well as other religious institutions, are the first to condemn every man and his dog if they fail to fit into their...
View ArticleSlippery Pete
Dancing with the devil is never a good thing. Playing with fire will always result in being burnt. After this latest scandal involving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Peter Slipper,...
View ArticleANZAC DAY 2012
Today has been a vile day, weather wise. Melbourne has been lashed with fierce rain, wind and temperatures of not much more than 12 degrees Celsius. Today is also ANZAC Day, a day Australians and New...
View ArticleAn Inconvenient Truth
Never in my memory of Australian politics have I seen or heard of a mess of the magnitude that the Gillard government has gotten itself into. But by the same token, never in my memory have I seen an...
View ArticleMay the wild things live forever
One of the most famous children’s books in modern history is ‘Where The Wild Things Are’. It is with great sadness that we farewell its author, Maurice Sendak, who died today at the age of 83. Apart...
View ArticleWho are we?
At times in our history, we look back to bygone eras to, at the very least, help us and guide us. We especially look back at times that were seen as stable, prosperous and strong. We look back because...
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