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Author Archives: Ozboy
Freedom Of Suppress
As of today in Australia, the right not to be offended trumps the right to free speech.
Posted in Australia, Libertarianism, Rights
49 Comments
Chutzpah In The House
How can you not be cynical? As the Labor government this week introduces into the House of Representatives the bills legislating the Carbon Tax she swore before the election she’d never countenance, La Gillardine’s courtiers have clearly advised her that her … Continue reading
Posted in Australia
43 Comments
A Day To Pause And Reflect
I still don’t know what made me do it. It was late on a cool Tuesday spring evening in Sydney; I had been working sixteen hours straight at my computer, and my head was filled with ten thousand lines of software … Continue reading
Posted in Libertarianism, Rights, United States of America
14 Comments
Spending More Than We Earn
I’m sure you’re growing a little weary of the farce that Australian politics has become this last week. I’ll keep the previous thread going, with updates as they occur. If, as I suspect, moves begin in Cabinet against Gillard, I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, China, Europe, UK, United States of America
16 Comments
Parliament On A Knife Edge Part III – Julia’s Haute Couture
I said the other day that the Thomson scandal threatened to blow up into Australia’s Watergate. Boy, I wasn’t wrong! The muck is being piled higher and higher. Now it’s reached the person of Julia Gillard herself.
Posted in Australia
72 Comments
Parliament On A Knife Edge Part II: End This Nonsense Now
Since I posted my previous thread on this subject four weeks ago, things have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. The rather tawdry scandal involving Craig Thomson, Labor MHR for the seat of Dobell in New South Wales, has … Continue reading
Posted in Australia
24 Comments
Playing The Race Card Part II: Anarchy In The UK
What do you make of the riots happening in many British cities? I’ve read with some interest the discussion on GE’s blog, although I personally believe the emphasis on race is misplaced.
Posted in UK
23 Comments
Now Reap The Whirlwind
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today closed down 512 points—the biggest one-day fall since the 2008 financial crisis—in the wake of the stitched-up deal hammered out in the U.S. Congress on raising the debt ceiling. Carnage is expected today on … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, United States of America
70 Comments
Same Old Same Old…
I’ve been scanning the news pages for anything that reads like common sense in this whole debt ceiling issue. With very little success. And with less than twelve hours to go before Brucker Bummer, the American Precedent, must sign off … Continue reading
Posted in United States of America
28 Comments
Is There Really Such A Thing As National Character?
I found myself asking this question after reading GE’s thought-provoking essay in Notting Hill Editions. In it, James contrasts what he sees as different national traits of America with those of his homeland. He arrives at the conclusion that the … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Europe, United States of America
23 Comments
Be Responsible - Be Free! 