Manufacturing Consent, Modern Style
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Donald Trump fires up the left like no-one else. His greatest gift has been forcing the corrupt deep-state to reveal themselves as they target him.
Our over-reliance on China to supply economy destroying displays of virtue is dangerous. Too few want to accept that reality.
Putting winter behind us is a cause for hope and optimism. It's also a great time to plan a new project.
If throwing money at University students is such a good idea, why do we neglect nurturing those who we need to provide critical skills for our nation?
Imagine how the script would be flipped if Donald Trump was still in charge. The world might have dodged the vaccine bullet.
The first mumblings of tax reform are being heard from the Government. No matter what they say, it's all code that means you'll end up paying more.
The biggest COVID rooster is fleeing the coop before the farmer comes looking for him. I hope they get him (and others) anyway.
Those who forget history are destined to repeat it. That's why a visit to a Sydney museum makes for sober reflection.
The 'own nothing and be happy' mantra seems to be playing out in the inner suburbs of our most populous city.
After a longer than intended rural retreat, being back in the city takes on a new perspective.
There have been so many successful public deceptions played out over recent years, one can only conclude that we are populated by brainwashed buffoons.
The secret appointment of Scott Morrison as 'minister for everything' shows there is no 'principle' our politicians will not traduce.
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