The culture wars need a touch of sincerity
As I reflected on the things that frustrate me in Australian politics and the “Culture Wars”, I made two resolutions: 1) believe they are sincere, and 2) be sincere.
Spectator
The rings have lost their power
There’s an ongoing feud between Hollywood and their viewers, but the real issues are deeper than the progressive punch-list for PC productions.
Energy reality bites hard
Australia is experiencing two energy crises: International high prices due to supply issues, and local deterioration of infrastructure that isn’t being replaced because of… climate change. Its a false dichotomy, and we can’t afford for it to continue.
The story of oil
Fossil fuels are still essential for the world. And oil is still a core ingredient in international politics. And hence the recent history of Oil is still important to understand…
History is not determined by the majority
Dear Prime Minister, you know that silent majority who you credited with your last election? Well, guess what? Quite a few of them are out on that lawn at Parliament House not being silent…
The Matrix Resurrections – better of dead?
Spectator | Hollywood ruins another franchise with the most cynical, soul-sapping remake imaginable. There must be a better title… The Matrix: Regurgitations? The Matrix: Redundancy? The Matrix: Retches in a bucket? Don’t watch it.
It’s a win for ‘Novax’ and a win for Australia
Novak and Australia. We both got one win yesterday. Now we both need one more… Novak at the Aus’ Open, and Australia for good sense. | Uh, this article didn’t age well… Alex Hawke blergh
Chin up, it’s Christmas!
God is good! We can never be too pessimistic in man, but we can never be too optimistic in God.
Welcome to the post-post-racial world
What insights can we gain through thinking about the race hoax perpetrated by Jussie Smollett? Our society is being poisoned by a view of racism that is self-perpetuating and provides no solutions. Welcome to the post-post-racial world.
Here’s to the risk takers
“There is a minimum level of risk that must be taken across society. Reducing risk will always, eventually create risk.” Here’s to the risk-takers.