THIS week broadcaster Alan Jones called the proposition of human-induced climate change “superstition” and he launched an abrasive personal attack on Prime Minister Julia Gillard. It was hardly surprising. Continue reading “Superstitious Jones falls for the ad hominen fallacy”
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How not to establish democracy in the Middle East
EVENTS in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya are now revealing yet again the utter failure of the Middle East policy of the Administration of George W Bush, much of which is being continued by the Obama Administration. Continue reading “How not to establish democracy in the Middle East”
Secrecy has its political cost
WHAT a contrast. I used to think that state and territory level governments were inept, prone to corruption, stupid, and generally worse than the Feds every time. I used to think that the smaller the government, the worse it got. Continue reading “Secrecy has its political cost”
Do we need to know we are going 240km/h?
SOMETIME in the mid-1970s I wrote an article about taking my ancient Holden car to the Dickson Motor Registry for its annual registration check-up. Continue reading “Do we need to know we are going 240km/h?”
Cyclone not god-made freak but man-made warming
THE destructive energy from a cyclone comes as water evaporates from the ocean and the saturated air rises. As it condenses it releases energy, some of it in the form of wind. Continue reading “Cyclone not god-made freak but man-made warming”
Triangle of religious fundamentalism stops peace
THIS week’s leaks to The Guardian and Al-Jazeera show more clearly than ever the fundamentalist religious triangle which prevents peace in the Middle East. Continue reading “Triangle of religious fundamentalism stops peace”
Walk away to avenge insurance companies
HERE are some misconceptions highlighted by the Queensland floods. First to insurance. Continue reading “Walk away to avenge insurance companies”
Power to publish comes with cost
NOT many people would like to be on the receiving end of a verbal slanging from the actress and rock singer Courtney Love. She has described her fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir as a “drug-pushing prostitute”. Continue reading “Power to publish comes with cost”
Tax reform for popular consumption
IN THE In the season of conspicuous consumption, consumption taxes are in the news again this week. Continue reading “Tax reform for popular consumption”
Making unwanted Xmas presents wanted
THE first email I got on Boxing Day was a suggestion from e-Bay, the online buying and selling site, that I sell any unwanted Christmas presents using its services, for which it gets a small cut.
[Find and purchase perfect Christmas gifts & presents at http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/christmas-shopping-guide/]
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