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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Arms And The Man.
If Tony Abbott had his way He’d mix with uniforms every day. Policemen in their blue and gray, Khaki clad soldiers far away, As long as guns are on display. He loves to hold them. ‘Just for play!’ That’s what … Continue reading
What’s Wrong With Right And Left?
Yes, it is confusing – that word ‘wrong’ – So too, don’t you think, is that word ‘right’ When differences in politics are strong And the ‘liberal’ left has taken up a fight? It’s right to say Gillard is of … Continue reading
Grog Has Returned!
Dear Grog, I love your blog. The way you flog Pollies when irrational You clear the fog Of dialogue In the daily nationals. The way you dog The demagogue Is truly inspirational Comment Anonymous, 15/10/2010, Nicely put!
Areopagitica – John Milton’s Cry For Freedom Of the Press!
‘True Liberty Is When Free-born Men Speak Free!’ Those few words above Paraphrase what’s best In Milton’s Areopagitica. Crying freedom for the press In 17th century England Against monarchy’s excess, His tract was a mighty weapon In democracy’s progress. Modern … Continue reading
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True Liberty Is When Free-born Men Speak Free
Milton’s “Areopagitica” Cried freedom for the press. Its victory played a major role In democracy’s progress. Today some beneficiaries Of his eloquent address Would use that very freedom As a weapon to oppress. ‘Freedom’ is their ’license’ To name and … Continue reading
Tony Abbott As Mamil
I woke up this morning feeling brain dead, With no inspiration, not even a shred. Why did I ever dream up this thread? My favorite colour has always been pink! Connect it with Abbott? I must need a shrink! So … Continue reading
Is ‘Poisoned Prawn’ The Name Of A Game?
Action Man Abbott was caught off his guard, As all lively he stepped off the plane To respond to a comment earlier made by Gillard. His meaning was plain. He couldn’t see gain Being where war was aflame. He’d seek … Continue reading
‘A Poisoned Prawn?’
A journalist caught Abbott off his guard. Just awake, he was stepping off the plane. His comment on a statement by Gillard Was un-Australian, verging on insane. Newspaper headlines were all aflame. Editorials bemoaned his party’s shame. But Abbott stared … Continue reading
Tony Really Was Telling the Truth!
This time we do believe him. This time he told it true. This trip to London was no whim. He had important things to do. The media have got it wrong. His priority really was the war. He had to … Continue reading
Abbott’s Staged Fights In Canberra
Ingenious and ingenuous, With policies most tenuous, Abbott may be strenuous But is he really strong? He doesn’t wait to hear the gong. Out he comes, gloves on, Throwing verbiage to left and right, He’s looking for a dirty fight. But … Continue reading
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