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  • Just like Margaret Thatcher Just like Margaret Thatcher

    In August 2008 Kevin Rudd told the National Press Club, “While prosecuting a policy of responsible economic management, the Government ... Read more

    Thu July 1st, 2010 - No Comments

  • Send for the ambulance Send for the ambulance

    Shakespeare wrote, “There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.” The ... Read more

    Tue June 22nd, 2010 - No Comments

  • A realist manifesto A realist manifesto

    We would really like you to keep voting for us, but at the end of the day, you’re just small ... Read more

    Thu June 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Now is the winter of our discontent Now is the winter of our discontent

    I’m huddling indoors by a blazing log fire and brooding on the fact that while coming out is liberating, being ... Read more

    Wed June 9th, 2010 - No Comments

  • The silence of the roos The silence of the roos

    Strong condemnation from the UN, the UK and the US, the Scottish Parliament, the South African president, and even Madonna, ... Read more

    Thu June 3rd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Tackling footy phobias Tackling footy phobias

    Thanks to Jason Akermanis’ confused unguarded comments, the debate on homosexuality in sport is now beginning to bring some truths ... Read more

    Wed May 26th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A new direction for marriage A new direction for marriage

    Last Saturday’s Melbourne rally for equal marriage could be counted a success, with around 2500 people turning out. But support ... Read more

    Thu May 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • A new direction for marriage A new direction for marriage

    Last Saturday’s Melbourne rally for equal marriage could be counted a success, with around 2500 people turning out. But support ... Read more

    Thu May 20th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Gays overboard again Gays overboard again

    It’s been a pretty predictable week. Once again rumours that a gay player would be outed on The Footy Show ... Read more

    Wed May 12th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • Show some respect Show some respect

    As the good ship Labor slowly sinks in the polls, the crew is ripping out the furniture and chucking it ... Read more

    Wed May 5th, 2010 - No Comments

  • The Charter of Rights: A Fairy Story The Charter of Rights: A Fairy Story

    The Little Peoples of the land petitioned the Wizard for a Charter of Rights. For centuries they had been bullied ... Read more

    Wed April 28th, 2010 - No Comments

  • The Vatican Rag The Vatican Rag

    The Roman Catholic Church continues to scapegoat gay priests. Five years ago, its response to child molestations by priests was ... Read more

    Thu April 22nd, 2010 - No Comments

  • Time to get tough Time to get tough

    Every so often I come across something that makes me wish I’d written it. Tim Dunlops’ ‘There Is No Excuse’ ... Read more

    Wed April 14th, 2010 - 1 Comment

  • A depressing lack of care A depressing lack of care

    Organisations that claim to serve a ‘higher power’ are apt to see themselves as above the law. Any illegality or ... Read more

    Wed April 7th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Abbott speaks: Rudd stays mum Abbott speaks: Rudd stays mum

    I must commend Tony Abbott for rising to the challenge and addressing the GLBTI community directly on JOY 94.9, in ... Read more

    Wed March 31st, 2010 - No Comments

  • Doing my Vatican rag Doing my Vatican rag

    I had one of those moments this week, where I quite literally could not believe my ears. At the end of ... Read more

    Wed March 24th, 2010 - 2 Comments

  • Tony, think before speaking Tony, think before speaking

    You have to feel sorry for Tony Abbott. He has been criticised for speaking without thinking, in his comments on ... Read more

    Wed March 17th, 2010 - No Comments

  • Let’s go pollie shopping Let’s go pollie shopping

    As we get into election season, I’m shopping for pollies. Here’s what I want from mine. Firstly, same-sex marriage. The ‘nationally ... Read more

    Wed March 10th, 2010 - No Comments

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