Category Archives: Hypocrisy of progressives

Speaking truth to progressive racism

Posted on 4:30 am, November 29, 2016 by Rafe Champion

Has there been a more divisive president than Barack Obama? President Obama welcomed Black Lives Matter activists several times to the White House. He racialized the entire criminal-justice system, repeatedly accusing it of discriminating, often lethally, against blacks. At the … Continue reading →

Posted in American politics, Hypocrisy of progressives, Rafe | 14 Comments

Proof communism is contagious

Posted on 5:04 pm, November 27, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

Fidel Castro and baby Justin Trudeau. This is the same Justin Trudeau who issued this press release. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro: “It is with deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy of progressives, International | 80 Comments

The World Health Organization’s Tough Tactics Against Tobacco and E-Cigs

Posted on 5:55 pm, November 26, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson
Posted in Hypocrisy of progressives, Liberty Clip, Oppressive government, Take Nanny down | 3 Comments

How is that slippery slope going?

Posted on 7:33 pm, November 24, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

Here is Vera da Costa e Silva speaking at the recent New Dehli COP7 Framework Convention on Tobacco Control conference. We are also watched by sugar and alcohol products manufacturers, who see the tobacco control movement as a precursor to … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy of progressives, Oppressive government, Plain Packaging, Politics of the Left | 7 Comments

Discrediting the AHRC

Posted on 12:02 am, November 24, 2016 by Steve Kates

The oddest part about many of the decisions Gillian Triggs has made is that she has done more to discredit the notion of human rights abuse than any actual instance uncovered since she came to head the AHRC. Is there … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy of progressives | 57 Comments

All profitable companies pay 30% (28.5% for small business)

Posted on 1:08 pm, November 21, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

Yesterday on Insiders there was a spat about the percentage of tax paid by Australian companies. #Insiders stunning AFR ed doesn't realise most companies don't pay 30% corp nominal tax rate, effective rate is 24%, half MNC paying nothing — … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy of progressives, Taxation | 12 Comments

Karl Rove on the US election numbers

Posted on 4:49 pm, November 17, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

From the WSJ: This is the fifth time in history that the winner of the Electoral College also lost the popular vote. It is the 14th time that the winner didn’t receive 50% of ballots. So far Mr. Trump has … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, American politics, Economics and economy, Hypocrisy of progressives | 76 Comments

Taxpayer funded UN conference bans journalists

Posted on 6:52 pm, November 8, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

Update I: Update II: More at Menzies House: But that’s not all – the FCTC then started blocking journalists on Twitter. Not content with refusing them access to the negotiations, they are now engaging on a vicious campaign of blocking … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy of progressives, Oppressive government | 26 Comments

18c is not a human rights issue

Posted on 9:26 pm, November 7, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

The important thing to understand about human rights is that they exist to protect individuals from the State. Not other individuals. 18c isn’t an instrument to protect individuals from being persecuted by the State – it exists to govern relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom of speech, Hypocrisy of progressives, Oppressive government | 30 Comments

How much sick leave do politicians get?

Posted on 8:40 pm, November 4, 2016 by Sinclair Davidson

Greens senator Scott Ludlam will take a leave of absence from Parliament to treat depression and anxiety. In a statement, the West Australian senator said he had been dealing with his mental health for some time. I don’t recall Ludlum … Continue reading →

Posted in Budget, Hypocrisy of progressives | 52 Comments