Category Archives: why do people do what they do

Australia’s place in the world

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

It’s hard to comprehend how fortunate we are to live on this remote island continent, Australia. No-one is inclined to just move in and build “settlements” on our land. No-one can build a tunnel under our border or fire cheap … Continue reading →

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Celebrity insider trader goes to gaol …

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

Back in 2012 Rajat Gupta was sentenced to 2 years gaol in New York for insider trading. He appealed, of course. But that failed. So last week off he went to a friendly gaol nicknamed Club Fed (where he can have visitors … Continue reading →

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A humble power cord hits the tip?

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

Anyone who is regular follower will have noticed that I went quiet for a six or so weeks. Sorry about that … First it was a great holiday, then I have been head down in an urgent project to refresh most … Continue reading →

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Where’s Malcolm?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

I share with probably a majority of voters the opinion that Malcolm Turnbull would do a better job of leading Australia than any other realistic candidate. I don’t agree with everything Malcolm says or does, but then who would?  Right … Continue reading →

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… my worst Knightmare

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

  This piece of retro politics shows that those big things on the side of Abbott’s head really are tin, and perhaps even that the space between them is an empty can. It reminds me of the 1960’s when, with … Continue reading →

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MH370 and another mystery of flying

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

I’ve been asked so many times for my theory on the mystery gripping the world, that I thought I’d write it down. Someone on MH370 had a sinister plan.  We will likely never know what the plan or the objective … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 27, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly
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Death by Government

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

Yesterday Tony Abbott stood in front of a press gathering in Tasmania and asked could anyone think of “another Government program that had caused death”. There appeared to be a polite silence … I was astounded! Abbott was, of course, … Continue reading →

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Olympic games … lost the plot?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

There is no better metaphor for the hubris of those in power than the Olympic Games. The vaunted Olympic ideal is was that the best sportspeople in the world come together in fun and fellowship to test their extraordinary skills … Continue reading →

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But I can’t afford it …

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

We’ve all said it. “That would be great, but I can’t afford it.” That house, that fancy car, that new dress, that exotic holiday, that night out … BUT, in recent decades … … The presence of credit cards in … Continue reading →

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