Monthly Archives: February 2012

Has Speaker Slipper A Strategy For A Surfeit of SSOs?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by patriciawa

Reformer? Or snake in the grass? Watch Peter Slipper kicking ass, And doing it with gravitas. In Oz speak that means ‘bit o’ class.’ It isn’t just the way he’s dressed In long black gown and fancy vest. What has … Continue reading →

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Will Ruddy’s Face Be Red?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by patriciawa

After the vote and all’s been said Will Ruddy’s face be truly red? Will Canberra Labor heave a sigh? Such relief!  Surely now he will be told? He is done for! He’s been rolled! This really is the very last  … Continue reading →

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We Are In Her Hands

Posted on February 19, 2012 by patriciawa

I think it’s very sinister That newspaper reporters wield Power to trap a Prime Minister In their cunningly laid minefield.** Of course she must answer questions, But surely any argument From the people,  their suggestions, Should be heard in our … Continue reading →

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Chance Is A Fine Thing. Opportunity Is Better

Posted on February 12, 2012 by patriciawa

Another time,  another place, Or if they’d been a different race, This girl-child’s father and her mother Had no constraint to smother Her,  or have to run and hide While waiting for a ride To hope,  across an open sea. … Continue reading →

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