Roswell, Author at The Australian Independent Media Network

Politics

Governing from the Centre – But at What Cost?

26 February 2026 Roswell 19

The perception that the Albanese government is governing from the political centre – and at times shading toward conservative comfort zones – has become a recurring theme in Australian political commentary. Whether that perception is […]

What Are Australian Values?

17 February 2026 Roswell 18

The phrase “Australian values” is often invoked in times of political tension. It is used to draw boundaries – to decide who belongs, who does not, and who must prove themselves worthy. Yet the phrase […]

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The Immigration Door: Open, Closed, and Very Australian

16 February 2026 Roswell 17

New Liberal leader Angus Taylor has announced a bold new plan to restore “Australian values,” reduce cost-of-living pressures, and reintroduce a door policy at the national border. “It is clear that numbers have been too […]

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“Renewal: The Canberra word for ‘Let’s try this again’.”

12 February 2026 Roswell 18

So here we are: Angus Taylor has challenged Sussan Ley for the leadership of the Liberal Party – and therefore for the exalted position of Leader of the Opposition, a role traditionally described as “Prime […]

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The New Doctrine of Cultural Sanctions

11 February 2026 Roswell 5

In a bold reimagining of international diplomacy, President Trump has unveiled a groundbreaking strategic principle: if Canada make a new deal with China, “China Will ‘Terminate ALL Ice Hockey’ In Canada.” This is not merely […]

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Australia doesn’t need Trump. We’ve already rejected him – loudly

4 February 2026 Roswell 11

Almost daily, social media produces one of its more durable fantasy genres: “If Donald Trump ran in Australia, he’d win in a landslide.” Many are followed with pleas that Australians are desperate for a […]

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The Liberal Party’s bold new strategy: keep moving to the right until something happens

2 February 2026 Roswell 3

After losing government in 2022, the Liberal Party did what all defeated political parties do: it reflected deeply, listened carefully to the electorate, and absolutely did not learn the wrong lesson. Labor, under Anthony Albanese, […]

The Trump Family Cinematic Universe

31 January 2026 Roswell 10

Fresh from the record-shattering box office success of Melania – a film seen by dozens, emotionally processed by none, and forgotten by breakfast – the studio has announced an ambitious new franchise: a feature film […]

The Afterlife of Failed Prime Ministers

30 January 2026 Roswell 13

There is a curious phenomenon in modern politics whereby leaders rejected by voters at home are reborn as sages abroad. It is a kind of political reincarnation, except instead of coming back as something wiser, […]

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Melania: The Sequel

28 January 2026 Roswell 15

The UK release of Melania was meant to be a cinematic event – part political mythmaking, part glossy mystery, and part contractual obligation. Instead, it has reportedly played to audiences so small that ushers have […]

Department of Justice to investigate wealth accumulation everywhere except the obvious places

27 January 2026 Roswell 6

Donald Trump, a man who has spent his public life turning proximity to power into a revenue stream, now wants the Department of Justice to investigate Representative Ilhan Omar for being wealthy. Not for corruption […]

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My visa application to the USA

26 January 2026 Roswell 11

So, I’m applying for a visa to the USA. The process is… thorough. They don’t just want to know if I’m a threat. They want to know if I’m a threat with good grammar. They […]

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Rave Reviews, Apparently

23 January 2026 Roswell 7

Karoline Leavitt proudly declared that Donald Trump’s Davos speech “got rave reviews.” Which is true – provided you’re willing to broaden the definition of rave to include confusion, suppressed laughter, and the collective facial expression […]

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The sound of one ego applauding: Trump at Davos

22 January 2026 Roswell 9

There are bad speeches, there are awkward speeches, and then there are speeches that wander onto the world stage, trip over their own shoelaces, and insist they meant to do that. President Donald Trump’s address […]

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Dear Norway: It’s Me. About the Nobel

20 January 2026 Roswell 10

There are moments when satire feels redundant, because the material arrives already complete. President Trump has sent a diplomatic communiqué (or, more accurately, a grudge-text) to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. It is a […]

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