The power wielded by a slimy old man who willingly gave up his Australian citizenship for profit, yet still claims the right to influence its...
Paul Keating once spoke about the recession Australia had to have. Well, this was the defeat the ALP needed. Now it can begin to reform and...
I can understand how somebody living alone might see a shock jock as a welcome friend, so long as they were rightwingers. But I have no idea why...
I do most of the cooking at home, Mrs AB cleverly butters me up by constantly telling me I'm a better cook (true). Tip No 1: This came from the...
I'd rate it a draw between two of the dullest men in living history.
You aren't a true Aussie unless you are descended from some crook or other.
So the White Australia policy wasn't intended to ensure a white Australia. How interesting.
Somehow I think the arrival of people in boats seeking a better life started just a bit before Kevin Rudd was born.
The idea of a test is absurd, but it might be amusing to know what type of exam its supporters have in mind.
To my mind, JFK was a silvered spooned boy whose Daddy bought him the Presidency, who looked great and sounded good, but achieved little. I...
Polk and Buchanan are interesting choices. Also that like myself, no-one rates JFK.
What an intelligent post. Insightful, cutting, directly to the point. Mature, wise and superbly worded. There is nothing left to say.
Who are your Favourite Five? Mine are: 1) FDR, without his New Deal, the US might still be in depression 2) Abraham Lincoln, obvious...
We know exactly what an Abbott government would look like. It would do what most conservative governments do, cut taxes for the wealthy,...
We have a small grey kitten, named Blue Boy. Like most kittens he is very curious, and quickly associated the refrigerator with food. Whenever you...
I don't like her politics, but admire her courage.
What about Bob "Ten Gallon Hat" Katter and Clive "Ten Gallon Gut" Palmer? This election should be a hoot!
This from the same poster who calls personality politics "gutter politics"!
Read the OP, there are three examples there.
This has nothing to do with gutter politics. Can you really say Abbott's behaviour is normal?
Yeah, but the topic is important. This cove looks certain to be the next PM of Australia and there is evidence he may have rocks in his head.
In NZ a conservative government privatised the railways. The new owners, Toll, ignored necessary maintenance until the tracks started falling...
You don't recall his name or, presumably, who he worked for. Not a private hospital by any chance?
Good idea. Otherwise kitty might go tinkles in the sandpit which would be bad form. Do you have any opinion on this topic, or is this to be...
It takes two to reach an agreement. If company management has proof that accepting a union claim will force it to shut down and move, then present...
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