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Remember! “True Liberty Is When Free-born Men Speak Free!”

Posted on July 8, 2011 by patriciawa

John Milton’s Areopagitica, Crying freedom for the press Back in 17th century England, Resisted monarchy’s excess. His tract was a mighty weapon In democracy’s progress. We are the beneficiaries Of his most eloquent address. But we ‘free-born’ are complicit, As … Continue reading →

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Is Our Prime Minister In Her Prime?

Posted on July 3, 2011 by patriciawa

“Julia Gillard, in her prime, pulls a career-defining rabbit out of the hat…” said Peter Hartcher of the Sydney Morning Herald in November last year. My response to him then is below. Julia Gillard now ‘in her prime?’ You just … Continue reading →

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Would Tony Abbott Stand For This?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by patriciawa

No matter what Julia Gillard stands for, Abbott’ll find something about it to abhor. Soon he’ll point out she has no religion. Think of that! None at all, not a smidgen! But, what if……..persuaded by the Greens, She’d met ‘His … Continue reading →

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Anyhow…..Julia, Don’t Let Them….. Have A Win!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by patriciawa

Remember when Paul Hogan, Once most beloved bogan Lured the younger generation To self incineration? Oh, how everyone applauded When our ‘Hoges’ was awarded Australian Of The Year And we all had another beer! Those days aren’t just an echo, … Continue reading →

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A Gamut of Emotions About Once ‘Honorable’ Peter Reith

Posted on June 26, 2011 by patriciawa

Typical of Liberals to say “No!” to Peter Reith, They should have honored him, not kicked him in the teeth. A man like him, so deserving of reward, Instead has been discarded and then thrown overboard. He more than others … Continue reading →

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Senator Minchin, Did I Hear You Right?

Posted on June 24, 2011 by patriciawa

Listening to Senator Nick Minchin, Long time Liberal party linchpin, Giving his valedictory Much I heard seemed contradictory. I couldn’t tell as I heard him speak If what he said was tongue in cheek. I’d liked this man of style … Continue reading →

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Plebiscite or Plebiscite? as in Writ or Write?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by patriciawa

Thought I’d write a pome about the plebiscite. Problem is I can’t determine the best rhymes for it. Some authorities suggest one word only – parasite. Others offer alternatives like nitwit, unfit, and git. What a wealth of choices there! … Continue reading →

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How Australia’s Moral Compass* Seemed Lost.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by patriciawa

The Australian government looked star crossed, When the nation’s moral compass* had seemed lost. A secure lock at the official residence Of the Prime Minister had long made sense. It was safe in the cellar in its binnacle, While up … Continue reading →

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Nicola’s In There, Doc Martens Boots ‘n All!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by patriciawa

So, Tony, you think you’ve got something on me? Something you can offer to the press? You keep undressing; it’s clear that’s not impressing. Now here am I, having much more success! My boots are made for walking, and that’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Tony Abbott Who’s Toxic, Not The Tax!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by patriciawa

Time and again we hear it said Tony Abbott can’t lie straight in bed. He can though lie with a straight face Such that Virgin Mary would grant him grace. He’s now denouncing Labor’s carbon tax While carefully not disclosing … Continue reading →

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