Michael Taylor, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

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From a war zone to a resort: President Trump’s latest grand plan is a dangerous one

5 February 2025 Michael Taylor 16

Editorial President Trump’s statement about leveling Gaza and turning it into a Riviera is highly controversial and could be seen as irresponsible and dangerous for several reasons. Such rhetoric, especially from a president with significant […]

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Cost-of-living pressure: what can the government do?

3 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

What can the current or future governments do to reduce the cost of living pressure being felt by the majority of Australians? Reducing cost-of-living pressures requires a combination of short-term relief measures and long-term structural […]

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Our great white God prefers white people

1 February 2025 Michael Taylor 6

Although our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is disappointing knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record of the […]

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Trade wars: Will a China-America trade war see Australia caught in the middle?

29 January 2025 Michael Taylor 7

Talk of President Trump’s tariffs has invariably led to fears of trade wars should countries retaliate, with all eyes on China as the other big player. A trade war is: ”… an economic conflict often […]

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Donald Trump’s tariffs: a world of hurt

27 January 2025 Michael Taylor 3

Donald Trump has been talking a lot about tariffs lately, especially when used as an attempt to dominate other nations. Trump’s tariffs implemented during his first presidency (2017–2021) were designed to protect U.S. industries and […]

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Aussie women are a phenomena, not a relic

25 January 2025 Michael Taylor 10

When will attention-seeking, headline craving males accept that the modern day Aussie woman is not a relic? Nor an object. She is a phenomenon. Let’s face it; the treatment of Australian women from the good […]

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How Donald Trump could be bad for Australia

23 January 2025 Michael Taylor 14

Donald Trump’s victory in November was celebrated by a number of politicians, media and a certain section of the Australian public. But what was there to celebrate? Trump’s policies could have several significant impacts on […]

Assessing the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency

22 January 2025 Michael Taylor 2

Assessing the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency involves considering both his previous term and his current policy proposals. Here are several (brief) dimensions where I consider the effects could be significant: Economic […]

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The economy: Who does it better?

21 January 2025 Michael Taylor 4

Like me, you were probably driven mad by John Howard telling us, without any shred of evidence, that the economy was always better managed by the Coalition. Oh how he raved on. Unfortunately, too many […]

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The cashless welfare card is not yet dead and buried

19 January 2025 Michael Taylor 6

Under a potential Dutton-led government, there have been indications that the reintroduction of a cashless welfare card system, similar to the Indue Card, could be on the agenda. Peter Dutton has publicly suggested reintroducing a […]

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy policy is unclear policy

18 January 2025 Michael Taylor 6

Peter Dutton’s signature nuclear energy policy has rightly been subject to significant criticism and analysis, highlighting several key issues: The policy has been criticised for its potential high costs. Reputable sources suggest that nuclear energy […]

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