The Journal
Current Affairs
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Axe the Tax
The Prime Minister is scheduled to speak at Adelaide University tomorrow on ‘Governing for Reform: Values in Practice.’ Short talk, then. Late notice, but a good opportunity. Copied from menzieshouse.com.au: We have just received word that…
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This Week In The Religion Of Peace
A roundup of Islamist violence from the last few days from The Religion of Peace: March 12th 2011 (Kandahar, Afghanistan) – Four civilians are cut to shreds by a roadside bomb. March 12th 2011 (Baghdad, Iraq)…
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Prayers For The People Of Japan
For their communities, for those who are lost, for the dead and dying, for courage in the days ahead: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in…
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Shh… Don’t Mention Multiculturalism
There is one of these on just about every conceivable subject. A few are clever and amusing. This is one. Carbon Tax Downfall:
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Hope
Just found this quote, and thought it was worth sharing. We cannot absolutely prove that those are in error who tell us that society has reached a turning point, that we have seen our best days. …
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Mouse Plague
We have a bit of a mouse plague on Kangaroo Island at the moment. I caught four last night – three with traditional traps, and one by hurling the cat in its general direction. But after…
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Quackery At Australian Pharmacies
I guess most people have noticed that pharmacies seem to be expanding the range of their stock to include jewelry, perfume, lollies, etc. It seems redundant, but if it works for them, why not? But the…
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Being Black Is Bad For Your Health
According to news.com.au: Being born black in Australia is as much of a health risk as being a regular smoker or drastically overweight. Many of us start planning a Friday night pub session, with alcohol, cigarettes…
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Scary – For Gillard
Oooh…! That big scary Mr Garnaut has a big scary splash in the Daily Telegraph claiming that rising seas and increasing incidence of extreme weather events mean that Sydney will be swamped by the sea every year instead…
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Then What’s The Point?
As I noted a few days ago, the only way a carbon price can have any affect on CO2 output is by reducing the use of fossil fuels. It does this by making the use of…
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1% Of The Population, 80% Of Terror
US Department of Justice statistics show that although they constitute only 1% of America’s population, Muslims have been responsible for 186 of 228 terror cases investigated since 9/11. The Tamil Tigers and Columbian FARC are next…
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Canada – An Object Lesson
Canadian blogger Publius questions the priorities of government spending. While refusing treatment for a 35 year old mother of two with cancer (cost $40,000), Canada manages to find $42,000 to fund extra classes in French for…
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Wart Girl Bumped
On Monday March 7th Tim Blair alerted his readers to the work of blogger Alene Composta. Andrew Bolt picked up the story the following day. Alene’s writings were a mixture of demented rantings about current political debates, meditations on her…
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Busy Today, But…
Just a few things. 1. I note that Channel Ten newsreader Ron Wilson is under attack for suggesting that some parts of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras were an exploitation of sexual imagery, and…
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Sigh. Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Tonight
Mardi Gras means fat (or big) Tuesday. It is the day before Lent. It is also called Shrove Tuesday because it is a day to be shriven, that is, to confess your sins and ask for…
