Weekly Dose of Common Sense
This is the archive of the famous Weekly Dose of Common Sense email newsletter that was written by Cory Bernardi
Those Who Cry Wolf
If the political left were really smart they'd be able to recognise their own incompetence.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Something good can come of any circumstance and being sentenced to 14 days health home detention is no different.
We Won't Pay the Earth
When the rubber hits the road, people aren't prepared to pay more for Green dreams.
Be the Change
it's more effective being a catalyst for personal rather than collective community change. That starts with you.
Some Political History
When ambition is unfulfilled, some become bitter. It seems to be the case with one (or two) of our former Prime Minsisters.
Weapons of Mass Hysteria
There's a great deal of money to be made (and power to be gained) by fuelling alarmism. Some organisations seem to specialise in it.
Border Battles
Plucking figures out of thin air that no-one can disprove is the new political trick
What's in it for Me?
With something for everyone this budget should be well received. For some of us It smells more of re-election politics rather than fiscal responsibility.
Is Democracy Failing?
Is the grand experiment of representative democracy crashing under the weight of voter demands and political appeasment?
Holding Media to Account
The pile of media lies continue to build. Now we find the facts surrounding a police officer's death was manipulated for political purposes.
War Footing Foolishness
Australia is now at war. Or at least on a war like footing according to the Prime Minister who said as much to national cabinet.
The State of Federal Problems
Not all the blame for poor polling can be blamed on the Federal government. One state in particular is letting the coalition down.