Peter Dutton’s New Clear Vision… Oh, Sorry, Nuclear Fission!

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Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that…

What I wished I’d known at 45

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It was a question, asking for advice, I think. I’m old, much older than 45, so the question may well…

Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq

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Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 –…

Democracy: Party or Independents?

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The rise of independent members of parliament and the interest in having more raises intriguing questions. I like the idea…

Postcards from the Post-election American Apocalypse

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Drones Drones are the flavor of the month. Every US media outlet is currently obsessed with drones whizzing through the…

When You Can’t Say “Merry Christmas”!

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Someone just told me that it was inappropriate to say, "Merry Christmas." I told them that it's a free country…

Ignoring a Leopard’s Spots: The UK, Syria and Courting Dictators

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Moral evangelists in power preaching about democracy and human rights resemble dowdy advocates of family values. When given a chance,…

The ugly side of politics

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Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that…

Is it realistic for Donald Trump to boast of a quick peace deal for Ukraine?

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Donald Trump has made so many promises on what he will quickly achieve once he takes office as President. The…

Dutton’s Double Standard

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During the end of year ‘silly season’ the Victorian Branch of the ALP put up a post on FaceBook that…