The counter-rallies have the appearance of an aggressive attempt to stop one group’s point of view, and when it creates violence it this enlivens the appearance of an extreme movement which harms their own message.
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What’s in a Wink? Why Australia is set for a Boring Political Future.
We need to make the decision as a nation, do we want politicians who are too afraid to be themselves lest they fall outside the hyper-pc world the media wants politicians to live in, or are we ready to once more allow our politicians to be human beings?
Wink, Wink, Here Comes the Budget
The real reason that the wink is disturbing is because it signals a general disregard for the plight of this pensioner.
The First 6 Months of Abbott
If the Abbott government was consistent with its purported philosophy it may have proven to be an exciting government for Australia. Sadly the inconsistencies that riddle their positions show a government that is dangerous for its foes and dangerously eager to please its allies.
"Why Aren't They Interested In Politics?" Lessons From The Public Choice School
Next time you worry about politics and the fact that voters aren't armed with the kind of information that you might desire them to be, take solace in the fact that they are probably the rational ones.
The Election Campaign Could Be Worse or John Dennis 4 PM!
Yes, election campaigns can get worse! Just refer to the campaign material of Republican candidate in San Francisco John Dennis. Who shows his opponent as a zombie queen who controls hordes of mindless undead (read "voters").
Defending Libertarianism, and Why WikiLeaks and the Greens Weren't Made for Each Other.
Whilst many people believe that WikiLeaks has completed a total back flip by preferencing a number of “right wing” parties above the Greens, it must be understood that the two were always united by convenience, and were never united by ideology.
Preferences, Policy and Preposterous Parties - 2013 Election Guide
When you vote above the line, you are actually giving whomsoever gets your one vote absolute power over where you vote is directed. This often means your vote might swing through a raft of lesser known and morally reprehensible extremist parties faster than you can say "I don't like it." Make sure you know your stuff before fulfilling your constitutional duty.