Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Never Never Party!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

Was it so very long ago, They said,  so loud and clear On tele, print and radio, In words that all could hear, Australia would never see, While Liberals were empowered, The oft rejected GST. ‘Never Ever!’ said John Howard. … Continue reading →

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Is This The Latest Message From Oz To Boat People?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

We know your stories one and all, Widow, orphan, soldier amputee. And how you strove to reach landfall Here beyond the Arafura Sea. We know that if you came by boat People smugglers charged a hefty fee. Well,  now you … Continue reading →

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A Rose By Any Other Name

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

Is it the name that is your enemy? Those few words ‘Resource Super Profits Tax?’ Is it ‘Profits’ that does not say it well? Perhaps ‘Super’ – or any other part Put forward by that man?    O, choose some other … Continue reading →

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Chance or Opportunity?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

Another time, another place, Or even of a different race, This child might not survive. Yet here she is alive, Living in prosperity. This girl-child’s father and mother Had no constraint to smother Her, or choose to hide While waiting … Continue reading →

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Ashes to Ashes

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

So the redoubtable John Howard Has proved himself no coward. Look, he’s stepped up to the wicket To seek a role in worldwide cricket. When first it looked as if he’d win We saw again that old familiar grin. Now … Continue reading →

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Howzat!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

So the redoubtable John Howard Has proved himself no coward. He’s stepped up to the wicket To seek a role in worldwide cricket. When first it looked as if he’d win We saw again that old familar grin. Now he’s … Continue reading →

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Beyond Blue?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

Perhaps it isn’t so surprising When Julia Gillard’s stocks are rising, That Abbott, whom we always thought was mad, In case election loss leaves him and others sad, Is doing everything he knows is possible To make sure there is … Continue reading →

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“But the Way It Was Done!”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

Why shouldn’t Julia have behaved like a man? Why should her win have been thoroughly square, The first of its kind, historically fair? Must she win our approval and get a back pat? Should our PM be a woman like … Continue reading →

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Mutatis Mutandis –

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

‘Necesssary Changes Have Been Made.’ We held our leader in high regard, Watched helpless as he was daily mauled By media and an opposition fighting hard And dirty, with no holds barred. And finally when he lay bleeding, Victim of … Continue reading →

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‘Alea Iacta Est’ – The Die Is Cast!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by patriciawa

‘Alea iacta est.’   The die is cast. Rudd has nailed his colours to the mast. Many here are low and woebegone As he prepares to cross his Rubicon. These words, echoes of an empire past, Remind us; all passes, nothing … Continue reading →

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