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Politics through the looking glass
The inversion of Australian democracy.In the Autumn issue of Meanjin.
Damaged
Monday, 30 November 2009 Political figures 8 comments
As Gillard showed with her mocking of him yesterday, Hockey would provide the easiest target for the government yet.
Conservatives scramble for cover
Sunday, 29 November 2009 Tactics 7 comments
The problem for Abbott and the conservatives now is that having broken away, their electoral unacceptability is now being openly discussed.
Five signs the old guard are weaker than they look
Saturday, 28 November 2009 Tactics 12 comments
By parading themselves on 4 Corners the sceptics exposed their weakness.
Is Turnbull a politician?
Thursday, 26 November 2009 Political figures, Tactics 15 comments
The question is whether Turnbull has the capacity to bring this weakness of his opponents out or whether it will be someone else who will benefit.
The spectre of Howard passes by
Thursday, 26 November 2009 Political figures, Tactics 4 comments
If Turnbull has any political sense, now would be the time to go for the kill.
Dead party walking
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 State of the parties 5 comments
It is all very well having a nice abstract discussion about ‘values’ and hiding behind a bogus scientific argument, but when it becomes necessary to put a face on it, like Andrews or Abbott, then the electoral poison that is being talked about becomes clear.
Crunch time – again
Tuesday, 24 November 2009 State of the parties 4 comments
This is an establishment party fighting for its political existence but with nothing but a bogus scientific debate and the most anti-establishment segment of society to base it on.
The siren call of anti-politics
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 Political figures, State and federal politics, State of the parties 5 comments
Joyce’s position reflects the stance of those who don’t have much to bargain with and would prefer to voice their detachment from something they have no stake in.
Rogue poll, rogue media
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 Media analysis 6 comments
How cruel, and how naughty, of Newspoll to do a rogue poll!
Depoliticise this, politicise that
Tuesday, 10 November 2009 Tactics 2 comments
It is only the state that can regulate the economy at home and pursue climate change’s global agenda abroad, and Rudd clearly looks the best qualified to lead it.
