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Senate Writings
This is the archive of Cory Bernardi's Weekly Dose of Common Sense newsletter from his time in the Senate
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“The Vibe”
When parliament is not sitting, one of my favourite activities is to drive around the state of South Australia talking
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Engaging the Disengaged
“Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.” (W. B. Yeats) Effective communication is arguably
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Putting Everything in Perspective
There is something about a funeral that puts everything else into perspective. In the past week I have attended two
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Time to Get Mad
Peter Finch’s character gave a mesmerising speech in the 1976 movie Network. Urging viewers to voice their displeasure at
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The Stifling Tyranny of Neo-Socialism
Despite the widespread cynicism attached to politicians by others, it is often said that we all have the interests of
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Freedom is Making a Comeback
For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with motorcycles. As a boy, this wasn’t
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The Threat Within
If there has ever been any doubt that Australia is in the midst of radical change that threatens some of
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The Carbon Tax is About Revenue, Not Results
The folly of Labor’s carbon tax is finally starting to dawn on business leaders in this country. Many of
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Consumed by the Nanny State
Did you know that a long black coffee is two kilojoules? You’d know this if you ventured into McDonald’
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Political Rock Bottom
Public trust is a fragile gift. Often slow in being established, it can disappear in the blink of an eye…
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Parliamentary Pressure Cooker
Parliament has resumed for 2012 and the political temperature has not cooled since we left last year. The pressure is
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How Did the Political Left Get it so Wrong?
At some point in the past few decades, the word ‘conservative’ became a pejorative slur. That’s because the few