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Are you scared yet?
Our leaders (of both political hues) seem to be on a mission to make us feel scared. It’s a centuries old political ruse: raise popularity and power by appearing to save the populous from what they are scared of. But … Continue reading
Australia’s place in the world
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
A humble power cord hits the tip?
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
Posted in technology, why do people do what they do
Tagged advances in technology, environment, jobs, priorities, waste
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Where’s Malcolm?
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
Careful what you wish/vote for …
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
Posted in inequality, politics and leadership
Tagged Australian economy, government, inequality, politics, priorities, Tony Abbott
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But I can’t afford it …
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
Fracking … benefits and risks
Dramatic improvements in technique for extracting oil and gas from deep sandstone and shale rock seams is credited by some with a major recent reversal of fortune for the oil and gas industry in the US. The more ambitious claims … Continue reading
Posted in risk, technology, why do people do what they do
Tagged advances in technology, energy, fracking, priorities, technology
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Holden succumbs
I’ve enjoyed owning and driving 5 different Holdens in my time. Good workmanlike, middle-of-the-road cars, all of them. It will be kind of a pity to see Australian made Holdens eventually disappear from the market. My current VW is great. … Continue reading
High house prices cause Qantas mess
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
Australia’s mining boom … opportunity missed
That Australia has seen an epic boom in mining over the last 10 years is undisputed. Notwithstanding the uncertainties hanging around in the world economy, big export earnings from mining look set to continue. What have we got to show … Continue reading
Posted in debt, politics and leadership, why do people do what they do
Tagged delusion, group think, mining boom, Norway, priorities, resources, Singapore
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something 2 ponder 