Monthly Archives: October 2003

The Libertarian National Socialist Green Party

Posted on October 29, 2003 by Roop Sandhu

I like Bob Brown. I especially like how he manages to drive those who dislike his politics into paroxysms of rage. So yesterday, we learnt from Liberal Senator George Brandis that Bob Brown is objectively pro-fascist [excerpted from yesterday’s Hansard]: … Continue reading →

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Going down south

Posted on October 29, 2003 by Ken Parish

I’ve just now finished unavoidable university work prior to flying out to Sydney on the “red eye” flight just after midnight tonight. In my case it really will be red eyes, because I’ve had about an hour’s sleep in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | 40 Comments

Agreeing with Alison

Posted on October 28, 2003 by Ken Parish

I don’t often agree with Alison Broinowski, and indeed much of her article in today’s Australian is just her standard kneejerk anti-western cringe that we sensitive New Age Right Wing Death Beasts have come to know and detest. (Update – … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics - international | 28 Comments

Truly choosy choosers choose public choice?

Posted on October 28, 2003 by Ken Parish

Jason Soon links to an excellent historical summary of public choice theory by its founder James Buchanan. As one of the principal components of the group of ideas usually called “neo-liberalism” or “economic rationalism”, public choice theory remains an important … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 7 Comments

It’s an ill wind …

Posted on October 27, 2003 by Ken Parish

Last Christmas I attended a farewell function in Manly for my brother Gordon’s best mate, a Welshman named David, and his wife Bridget and their 2 kids. They’d decided to go back to Britain to live after 8 years in … Continue reading →

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On Being Lesbian

Posted on October 27, 2003 by Geoff Honnor

Nicholas Kristof in the NYT muses on the findings from a recent study showing that many lesbians – like most men – will have a ring finger that is longer than their index finger whilst women generally, have an index … Continue reading →

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What A Treasure!

Posted on October 27, 2003 by Geoff Honnor

The National Trust is running low on Australian Living Treasures and would like public assistance in replacing the 11 Treasures who have gone to Immortality since the program was initiated in 1997. All you have to do is zap off … Continue reading →

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