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EXCLUSIVE: Kel Richards’ election dictionary
Puzzled by the way words are used in the election campaign? Here’s your handy cut out ‘n’ keep pocket guide…
Naive, nasty, noxious and negative: the Greens exposed
What do you think of when you hear the word “Greens”? If you’re a Lib, you’re probably already foaming at…
Israel Folau, Rugby Australia and how tolerant should we be of intolerance?
The Israel Folau case has brought up a crucial question our society has asked before, and will undoubtedly ask again.…
Time to drop the binary bulldust and proudly proclaim ‘Happy Acknowledgement Day’?
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD reluctantly admits to some recidivist traits. One is love of parents. Given Mot—-…
Mothers Day and our bitter national custody battle
Mothers Day offers an interesting point of reflection for Australia this year. It’s a week before the election and Australians…
Mark Latham: back in the bullring, uncensored
This is the full text of the Maiden Speech of the Hon Mark Latham MLC presented to the New South…
He’ll get by with a little help from his friends
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: CBD knows it’s Red Shield Appeal week, but instead wants to say Thank God…
What’s woke this week?
What’s woke this week? Actually, we’re cheating a little with what’s woke the week after next — and the week…
Israel Folau: the facts
There has obviously been a lot written on the whole fiasco involving Israel Folau and Rugby Australia, but the reporting…
CBD: Don’t Simon Birmingham and co know handshakes are bourgeois and condescending?
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: What is it about handshakes? GULAG supporters recall with horror the 2004 Latham /Howard…
A Latin-American libertarian speaks
Her speech is direct and precise. Gloria Alvarez says what she thinks, and does not seem to be afraid of…
CBD: If the hard right would just shut up we could all live in peace and harmony
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: Activism is to be celebrated, as is making a stand. Indeed BS’s mentor (Scally…
Multiculturalism is the enemy of diversity
The American motto E pluribus unum (“Out of many, one”) expressed perfectly the founding intent to mould a land of…
Throwing eggs is free speech at its best, but Israel Folau peddles fear and superstition
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: It’s always pleasing when one’s opponents miss an opportunity. Especially when it is a…
Israel Folau: the kangaroo court has spoken
The kangaroo court has spoken. It’s no longer possible to be an Australian athlete and a confessing Christian. Yesterday Israel…
Three debate tips for ScoMo for tonight’s debate
Tonight’s National Press Club debate is crucial in that it’s actually going to be watched and not just reported. Not…
Steve Bannon is right: this election is boring
A few weeks out from the federal election is the perfect time to recognise a fundamental truth of contemporary Australian…
This weird, nerdy kid from communist Poland’s moment of economic revelation
Unlike some people, I’ve never had a religious experience, that moment of staggering clarity when one seems to connect with…
CBD:Convince on climate change for a climate of change
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: As the economic policies of the GULAG falter along with BS’s approval ratings it…
If Captain Whacky is setting China policy, we need to know
It is often said that not a great deal was accomplished in the 35 months Malcolm Turnbull was prime minister,…
Some coral just isn’t sexy enough for James Cook Uni and the Climate Inquisition
The First Finding handed down by Judge Salvador Vasta in the Peter Ridd court case concerned Bramston reef off Bowen…
Poor little rich boys, your average boy better beware…
Our perspicacious political insider writes exclusively: What is it about some rich kids? They’re wonderful, aren’t they? Wallowing around in…
ScoMo’s enthusiasm just isn’t enough
The week in politics, the week to come. My five-month-old daughter Elizabeth loves music. Any music. Even my cack-handed piano…
Why the big miners turned green?
Big miners like Rio and BHP employ many geologists, chemists and physicists who can show that natural climate cycles have…
Jim Molan’s second surge?
In front of over 300 enthusiastic supporters at Balgowlah RSL today, New South Wales Senator Jim Molan made the case…
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