The Government Isn’t Your Mother, or Your God
I remember a conversation I had a couple of years ago in which a young woman accused me of "lacking compassion", because I wasn't...
Mohammed or Voltaire? Quote of the Day, 14/12/15
"To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."
a: Mohammed
or
b: Voltaire
XYZ's quote of the day for...
Paris Climate Conference a “Failure” (And That’s the Good News!)
While delegates and media outlets have heralded the Paris Climate Conference as a great success for striking an "historic deal", the Institute of Public...
Martin Place Siege, One Year On. What have we learned?
Today, the 15th of December marks the one year anniversary of the Martin Place siege where Man Haron Monis took patrons of the Lindt...
That’s the weather done – now for Spectre
In scenes reminiscient of the end of a Bond movie, President Obama has announced the world is all but saved, as the Paris climate...
RN Report on Trans Fats – Honestly, who writes this crap?
Yesterday, on ABC Radio National's "Background Briefing," a report by Rachel Carbonell (we're pretty sure they don't get the irony) investigated why trans fats,...
Stop Progress: Support the Coalition of Obsolete Industries!
Whatever happened to the proud professions of chimney sweeping, horseshoeing, and that man who'd come and empty that putrid can at the back of...
Short Test a relief for Tasmanian Greens – ‘We hate all sport.’
A "spokesperson" for the Tasmanian Greens has expressed relief at the uncompetitive performance of former cricket powerhouse the West Indies, in the First Test...
“Peaceful confrontation is not going to work” – left wing protester
I was stunned to have read one of the most balanced articles I have ever happened to come across from the Sydney Morning Herald.
Today,...
The story of Adam and Edwin
Pinks Fuhrer Adam Bent is set to reveal that his family will be extended by the inclusion of a 46 year old spouse. The...
