Our major trading partner has special vices. Naturally I’m thrilled that we export masses of coal and iron ore to China, … More
Category: World
Australia’s Afghan War Fails
KC has been an ardent critic of Australia’s Afghan intervention since its misguided inception in the time-honoured tradition of following … More
Double Irish Dutch Sandwich
What an irresistible menu item for multi-national corporations pushing national boundaries to avoid paying tax! The Google people may not be actually … More
Real World: Germany 20 v Australia 5
Just after Anzac Day is a good time to reflect on our collective failure to meet the challenge of altering Australia’s energy … More
Lao Life
In 1973 your correspondent set off to discover our SE Asian neighbours. Travelling slowly through Bali, Java, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Sabah, … More
Wikileaks Julian & Wilfred
As Julian Assange awaits the UK Supreme Court’s decision on his extradition to Sweden, to answer questions about dubious sexual … More
Adieu Afghanistan Approaching
NATO governments & allies (International Security Assistance Force), including us, are gathering momentum for a stampede to the Afghan exit, … More
Germany in Europe: Win/Win or No Win?
So much learned commentary on Germany’s role in Europe’s financial woes, that the simple mind is definitely boggling. And it … More
Angrier over Afghanistan
I am very angry about our ridiculous war in Afghanistan. What is wrong with us (Australians)? We get outraged when our … More
Italian Ignominy: Berlusconi Braggadocio
Italian men may have invented the fashion of wearing coats on their shoulders without putting their arms in the sleeves, … More
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