The Journal
Current Affairs
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Two Apologies that Aren’t or Shouldn’t Be
Naughty Wendy Francis. Doesn’t she know that expressing opinions contrary to those approved by the Federation of Angry Gays is not permitted? Wendy is a Queensland senate candidate for the Family First Party. She, or someone…
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The Face of Islam
This is Shaznaz Bibi. A muslim women who was not sufficiently docile. An isolated incident? There are more photos in an article called Terrorism that’s Personal. Since 1994, a Pakistani activist who founded the Progressive Women’s Association…
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Climate Vox Pop
I asked three random people (well it’s about as scientific as those polls in the Courier-Mail) some simple questions. Do you believe the world is getting warmer as a result of human action? Two said yes, one…
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Being Julia
I just bought a copy of the Australian Women’s Monthly. I didn’t want to, but the current edition hasn’t yet made it to the doctors’ surgery, or to the library. Julia Gillard is made to look very attractive. There…
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DIY Jesus
Ben-Peter Terpstra points out that it is much easier to make up your own Jesus if you have no idea who the real Jesus was. In fact, if you have never read the Bible at all, and you are…
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Two From Town Hall
If you are interested in US politics, the Town Hall website is worth visiting regularly. Today there is an article by Michael Medved which asks why big lotto winnings are more acceptable than big executive bonuses.…
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Choice Magazine: Loyalty Schemes Cost Consumers Money
No s%#t, Sherlock. Businesses are not charities. Loyalty schemes are designed to make more money. They make more money by encouraging people to buy from a particular store or chain. Choice magazine found that consumers need to…
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School NAPLAN Results
I noted a few days ago that KICE – Kangaroo Island Education, had scored below average results in national numeracy and literacy testing. Results for the year three group were substantially below average. This was when compared with all…
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Rickets on the Rise
Computer gaming and Facebook cause rickets. Well, no. There seems to be a a widespread rise in vitamin D deficiency. This could be a lack of sun or shortcomings in diet. It is a long stretch to say…
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My School
I have followed the debate about the publication of national numeracy and literacy testing with interest. My view, of course, is that parents, the wider community and the government should have as much information as is…
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Tony Abbott on Virginity
Tony Abbott was asked a question. It has been interesting to read the outraged remarks that followed his answer. The question was “What advice would you give your three daughters about sex before marriage?” The answer was…
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Nagging Narcissism
I am not sure that this photo portrait of Barack Obama proves he is an incurable narcissist, as some other bloggers have suggested. The man is entitled to use a mirror in his own house. Having…
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Peter Spencer Not Out of His Tree
I am glad New South Wales farmer Peter Spencer has ended his hunger strike, is well, and will be able to speak directly to legislators. Jo Nova and Michael Duffy have both written about the impact of…
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The AEU Couldn’t Lie Straight in Bed
A new report commissioned by the Australian Education Union, has found, surprise, surprise, that State schools are not receiving a fair share of Federal Government funding. This, they claim, is terrible, unfair, wrong, bad, and disadvantages…
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More Deaths From Labor’s Compassion
According to worried family members, a boat carrying 105 illegal immigrants left Indonesia on October 2nd, and has not been heard of since. Up till then 19 deaths could be attributed to the Federal Government’s new,…
