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Nick Minchin’s “Truth”
We hear Senator Nick Minchin, One time Liberal party linchpin, Retiring now, long in the tooth, At last thinks he must tell the truth About his doubts and what he saw As Howard took Oz into war. In politics timing … Continue reading
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Tagged 27/10/10, CW, Iraq War, John Howard Memoirs, Nick Minchin retires
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Lazarus Rising – With Memoirs!
John Howard’s much heralded re-arrival On the national scene with memories archival Will give cause for more than one old rival To curse the dessicated coconut’s survival. One can imagine how that last election night Must have brought joy and so … Continue reading
John and Peter Together Again! Isn’t This Rich?
(Apologies To Mr. Sondheim – Just keep humming when this misses the beat.) Isn’t this rich? Aren’t they a pair? John here at last on open ground, With Peter out there. Both looking like clowns. Isn’t this bliss? Old mates … Continue reading
Questioning Times! Faith & Affirmations!
Am I alone in thinking it odd That our very sane Prime Minister Who does not believe there is a God Be asked to publicly administer Reproof to a trade union official Who believes ‘9/11’ was a conspiracy. If true, … Continue reading
Poor Andrew Robb! Caught Between Abbott & Turnbull!
When I think of Andrew Robb I want to cry, suppress a sob. He always looks so very sad. I see now why he feels so bad, Out of sorts and feeling blue, Having to choose between those two. Caught … Continue reading
Joe Hockey, Tony Abbott’s ‘Little’ Mate!
I think the media are too kind To Tony Abbott’s not so little mate, Suggesting he’s just disinclined To malice and therefore too straight To efficiently repeat the line The Liberals have on interest rates. Let me explain what’s on … Continue reading
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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Tagged 11/10/10, CW, Freedom of the Press, GG, Greg Jericho, Grog's Gamut, News Ltd, Rupert Murdoch, TPS
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