Category Archives: Quotidian

The sins of current affairs shows

Andrew L. Urban  I’m talking to the TV screen. To be accurate, I’m swearing at the show. Sometimes I even switch off or switch channels to stop the irritation. And I’m usually pretty calm. But my response isn’t prompted by … Continue reading

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The Resolute desk needs a resolute occupant

Andrew L. Urban Like others perhaps, I used to think that the ‘Resolute desk’ in the Oval Office of the White House was named to inspire the occupant to be ‘resolute’. A pleasing idea. If only … instead, it is … Continue reading

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Moral disarmament of the West by woke

In a crowded function room in the Sydney CBD, British writer, author & commentator, BRENDAN O’NEILL, described the unfunny side of woke as an attack on Western society: its moral disarmament. He was here as a guest of the Centre … Continue reading

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Truth Telling , circular arguments and colonialism

Andrew L. Urban Just when you thought Australians had voted firmly against the voice and its entire grievance baggage, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she is in active discussions with cabinet to develop a model for a ‘Truth-Telling’ process, … Continue reading

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Election rigging fits Democrats’ ‘Get Trump’ Playbook

Andrew L. Urban As of March 13, 2024, Donald Trump and Joe Biden are confirmed as the US presidential candidates, after the latest primaries. Don’t be surprised if the next anti-Trump scandal is set off with a manipulated or AI … Continue reading

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Dear Minister … dear indeed

We publish this letter in the interests of all Australians shocked by electricity costs. Dear Chris ‘Talmighty’ Bowen,  I write to let you know that I got my electricity bill last week. You shoulda seen it, mate! When I opened … Continue reading

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Navalny lives!

Andrew L. Urban Murdered to crush the spirit of freedom in Russia, Alexei Navalny’s death in a Siberian penal colony instead ignited a bonfire of determination that will not be extinguished. Navalny lives on as an eternal inspiration – more … Continue reading

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Voter fraud? Yes it was – update

Andrew L. Urban Analysts in a new study say they can conclude that 28.2 % of respondents who voted by mail in the 2020 US presidential elections committed at least one type of behaviour that is “under most circumstances, illegal” … Continue reading

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Nurse Cathy’s welcome to country

Andrew L. Urban As the baby girl began her life-affirming cry on the birthing table in the hospital, nurse Cathy began to recite a welcome to country – much to the surprise of the new mother, a proud Aboriginal woman. … Continue reading

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The voter fraud that dare not speak its name

Andrew L. Urban According to recent polling around the consequential caucuses just held, some 80% of Iowa Republicans believe Joe Biden’s presidency is illegitimate due to voter fraud. What’s wrong with the other 20%, I wonder. But then Donald Trump … Continue reading

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