Weekly Dose of Common Sense
On Overnight Success
It often takes decades to be deemed an 'overnight success' and that maxim has been proven true once again.
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The Budget, Borders and Broken Promises
Ahead of the federal budget, the government has selectively leaked some details to the mainstream media. This is part of
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I Hate to Say It, But…
Sometimes the most obvious consequences of actions are lost on even the most skilled of analysts. This often allows those
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On the Wrong Track
There has never been any doubt in my mind that Australia is the very best country in which to live.
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Bread and Circuses
In empires past, leaders have sought to perpetuate their wisdom and greatness by building monuments to themselves. From Roman times,
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The European Rise of Mainstream Conservatism
A significant event took place in Europe this week. A number of countries reintroduced border controls in an attempt to
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The Economic Cost of the EU
To the casual observer Europe is doing well. The major cities are full of tourists who are spending liberally on
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On Yer Bike Boris!
I have been in London for several days meeting with politicians, community leaders and business people. The brief visit has
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Kids and the Culture War
Five years ago I gave my maiden speech in the Senate. Today, the term ‘maiden speech’ is politically incorrect. During
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The Millennium Agenda
Something must be wrong. An element of truth is creeping into the dialogue of the alarmist global warming camp. Alarmingly
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The Whisper Zone
Australia is a country that has benefited greatly from diversity. Being from migrant stock, I have personally benefited from migration
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TB & Me
Every 20 seconds someone dies from a disease that is totally preventable, treatable and curable. It is a disease that
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If the Left are Right, Why are They so Worried?
What is it about conservatives having a voice that gets so many on the left so irate? The most logical