The Journal
All writing
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Unspeakably Vile
I don’t usually post on the same topics as Andrew Bolt or Tim Blair, on the basis that anyone who reads Qohel is likely also to be a regular visitor to their sites. However, the ‘serve…
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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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Why Does The Church …?
A selection from some patient and thoughtful replies by Mark Shea to an enquirer at his blog Catholic and Enjoying It!: 1. Do you believe women should be ordained into the Catholic priesthood? The question is not…
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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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Sideshow Bob
Tim Wilson has a delightful piece at The Punch, cross-posted at the IPA, which explores a day in the life of Carbon Bob. Bob’s a model citizen and busy man trying to save the world from…
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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…
