Author Archives: andrew

Frank Valentine – guilty by say-so: the book that cries ‘foul’

Posted on February 10, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban It is probably the worst possible time to publish another book arguing how a man was wrongfully convicted of historical sexual abuse of teenage girls. I am aware of this. FRANK VALENTINE GUILTY BY SAY SO As did my … Continue reading →

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Cohesion confusion – PM hoodwinks voters with ‘social cohesion’ claim

Posted on February 8, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban The greatest sleight of hand confusing Australians is characterised by the phrase ‘social cohesion’. The Prime Minister speaks of it in virtually every public utterance as a desired but missing glue in our society. This deliberately misidentifies … Continue reading →

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The chump side of Trump

Posted on February 7, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban Who would have thunk it? Certainly not a Trump supporter such as I ! The tough guy in the White House, Donald Trump, has been outplayed by Russian dictator Putin, and by the theocratic dictators of Iran, … Continue reading →

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Putrid Anti-Herzog protesters asked to be nice, politely

Posted on February 6, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban I had my flabber gasted this past week as one talking head after another called on Sydney’s pent-up protesters against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s impending visit to Australia to do the decent thing, and refrain from protest … Continue reading →

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Randa Abdel-Fattah: The Untouchable Extremist

Posted on February 4, 2026 by andrew

Preaching intimidation, vilification and harassment under the mantle of scholarship has made her a hero of cultural Left, writes HENRY ERGAS in The Australian (Feb. 3, 2026). Ergas has written a few gems we think are worth sharing with you… … Continue reading →

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It’s not ICE that should be put on a leash

Posted on January 28, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban Only the befuddled, gullible and uninformed will take it seriously, while the clear eyed and active minded will recognise the falsity of the narrative that produced this headline on an editorial in The Australian: Trump must put … Continue reading →

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Albanese ‘sorry’ should be just the start

Posted on January 23, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban “I am deeply and profoundly sorry that we could not protect your loved ones from this evil,” Anthony Albanese said during the Light Will Win – A Gathering of Unity and Remembrance vigil at the Sydney Opera House … Continue reading →

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Is America’s uncivil war a prelude?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban Convulsed with irrational rage at the pursuit of criminals illegally present in the US since the Biden era’s welcome policies, rioters are increasingly violent in their reactions to ICE agents in their neighbourhoods. Well, at least in … Continue reading →

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The Straw Man strategy at work

Posted on January 16, 2026 by andrew

Andrew L. Urban The Straw Man Strategy is a well-known tool of deception (mostly but not exclusively political) akin to the archery cheat who sets up a fake bulls eye target, while the real target is hidden. It is currently … Continue reading →

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Fatal flaw in proposed speech law

Posted on January 15, 2026 by andrew

The planned new vilification offence is clearly targeted at those who promote racial hatred. But it has a fatal flaw, says CHRIS MERRITT, Vice President of the Rule of Law Education Centre. Its legitimate goal is at risk of being undermined … Continue reading →