Barbarians at the gate
Federal Circuit Court Judge Salvatore Vasta once described the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) as ‘the most recidivist…
The nutters we had to have
‘Every now and then you have to flick the switch to vaudeville,’ former prime minister Paul Keating once said, and…
Broadway production of Come From Away
We all remember where we were when first hearing of 9/11. Some people were on trans-Atlantic flights. When the US…
National suicide note
This election is the most important since 2007 when the best prime minister since Menzies, John Howard, was so unwisely…
Dumb question
The greatest insult imaginable to the intelligence of the average Australian voter was served up the other night by Bill…
Why did Democrats invite a hate preacher into Congress?
The Republicans are the party of racists and religious bigots, and the Democrats are the party of anti-racists and religious…
Why Joe won’t blow it
A common fallacy circulating among the pundit class is that every presidential election cycle will be as ‘disruptive’ as 2016…
How do the Project Fear prophets explain the good news about Britain’s economy?
Of course, we shouldn’t read too much into a set of good economic figures when they are so obviously down…
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…
Theresa May could be gone by the first week of June
The 1922 executive committee thinks it has finally laid a surefire trap for Theresa May – by securing a promise from…
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…
What’s the matter with Bernie?
Who’s the biggest loser? Joe Biden’s third try for the White House might look as doomed as Hillary Clinton’s run…
When populism fails
It is scarcely an exaggeration to say that Donald J. Trump ran his insurgency presidential campaign against the coordinated opposition…
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…
A crowdfunded prosecution of Boris Johnson is nothing to celebrate
I have often wondered what would happen if politicians were bound by the same rules as advertisers, or if manifestos…
When will Theresa May be removed by her party?
I understand Sir Graham Brady – chairman of the 1922 committee and therefore representative of all Tory MPs – expects…
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…
