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Historic rivalries, oil and interference … a toxic mix

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

“There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” … Vladimir Lenin It feels like we might be in one of those “weeks” … From this distance the Middle East looks unbelievably complex. Scant few can … 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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Careful what you wish/vote for …

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

What did you think of the Federal Budget? It has certainly created more talk, and for a much longer time, than is usual.  It has elicited some excellent commentary on the ABC website and in the Sydney Morning Herald from … 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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Politicians under pressure … democracy tested

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

Five or more years past the global financial crisis we are seeing more big trends that show just what a tipping point 2008 was. In 2008 and 2009 many changes were obvious: falling stock markets; falling prices; wealth destruction; massive … Continue reading →

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Power and democracy … who rules?

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Geoff O'Reilly

Yesterday, whilst pondering “the entitlement to rule” attitude of those in power, I was reminded of a personal experience just about 13 years ago. For 20 minutes or more I sat next to James A Baker III on a bus. … Continue reading →

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High house prices cause Qantas mess

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

Well now … high Australian house prices are clearly not the only cause of the mess at Qantas, but there is a clear causal connection. What on earth is it? Read on and I’ll show you. At the time of the … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Rudd v Gillard

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

There seems little doubt that the primary reason Labor lost the last election was voters’ disgust with the tiresome leadership struggle. This ever present theme distracted from any real debate (on either side of politics) about the big issues, about … Continue reading →

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Unintended consequences – Greece

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

The tabloid news cycle tends to be dominated by the latest house fire, car accident, murder, sex scandal, sports result, and so on. It’s all so predictable. Even the serious traditional news media tends to be dominated by:

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Delusional dictator

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Geoff O'Reilly

Now here’s something completely different. If this doesn’t make you shake your head in disbelief I’ll be surprised. We’ve all heard about the Pentagon. Built during the Second World War, it is the largest public administration building in the world. … Continue reading →

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