Monthly Archives: May 2011

Jericho Stands Firm In Battle With Murdoch**

Dear Grog, what is it about you That someone at News Limited Is so very keen to out you, To somehow have discredited, What you say and what you do. At first they tried by naming you. But you wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Turnbull, Malcontent?

What is the reason for his discontent, What troubles in his bosom buried? Is Malcolm Turnbull now a man intent On casting off a burden too long carried? Is acceptance of that poisoned chalice, His task to destroy the NBN, … Continue reading

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The Political Sword Cheer Squad

We bloggers at The Political Sword Have been accused by disgruntled readers Of being a leftie cheer squad. That’s true! Here we are, relaxing! Its leaders! This is what we wear on a working day. Far left is Janice and … Continue reading

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Why Such Limited News Of Our Prime Minister?

Who else finds it odd, mysterious, There’s only limited news, no serious Comment, on achievements of this woman In a man they’d say were superhuman. Abroad, she was acknowledged everywhere As statesman-like. Here, no one seems to care. Journos meanwhile … Continue reading

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Tony Abbott’s Budgie Speech

We know well this politician, Our leader of the Opposition. He’ll rise to expectations With his usual accusations About taxes and extortion. There’ll be some new distortion, Like corruption of our Treasury By Gillard and the ALP. Such is his … Continue reading

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Think Badly Of Malcolm? Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense!*

So Malcolm Turnbull is hosting a post-budget conference. Who is he hoping will attend his forum on finance, Businessmen or Liberal party members? Will this help enhance His reputation, as Abbott shows too much belligerence Which, with dour Robb and … Continue reading

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‘Don’t Come Here By Sea!’

We’ve heard your stories one and all. Widow, orphan, soldier amputee, And how you strive to reach landfall Here beyond the Arafura Sea. You know that if you come by boat People smugglers charge a hefty fee; No guarantee you’ll … Continue reading

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I just feel sad about Abbottabad

For me there’s only sadness In all this Abbottabadness, The hysteria and the madness Of this grisly melodrama When the terrorist Osama Finally faced his karma; When I watched Barack, our former hero, Lay a wreath and I saw our … Continue reading

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Julia Dreams Of Abbott The Bad

Oh Gillard, the Good, I acknowledge you now, To your natural talent do I bow. You and your Windsor friend have the country’s ear. His gift to you is two more years. I know you’ll go well if I on … Continue reading

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Who Dunnit?

Seems Julia Gillard has been framed. In other words been ‘fitted up;’ That far and wide she’s been defamed, So Aussies feel they’ve been sold a pup. So who gains? Who’s in the frame For undermining our confidence? Who’s in … Continue reading

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