Vale Frank Crean

Posted by Kevin Rennie

Frank Crean died today aged 92. He was a common-sense Treasurer in a ministry of big-spending, charismatic adventurers. He was a loyal, honest Deputy Prime Minister in the dying days of Gough Whitlam’s government. He was a humble man who put party before personal ambition at a time when immense egos dominated the political arena.

Israeli Conscientious Objectors

This post is from Political Duo – and was written by my boyf, please visit and read some of his other posts.

‘The Shministim – all about ages 17, 18, 19 and in the 12th grade – are taking a stand. They believe in a better, more peaceful future for themselves and for Israelis and Palestinians, and they are refusing to join the Israeli army. They’re in jail, holding strong against immense pressure from family, friends and the Israeli government. They need our support and they need it today’ – Howard Zinn’s endorsement of the Shministim

These are stories of youths who have found their intellect and courage to resist the indoctrination and unjust laws of the Israeli state’s oppressive policies on the Occupied Territories.

Court asked to arrest Exclusive Brethren Leader

Three women have accused the Exclusive Brethren sect “of debt bondage, slavery and disrupting the integrity and security of the international community and foreign governments” in  the Federal Court sitting in Melbourne and want the leader arrested.

Economy XXI

This is the new thread for discussion of all matter economic.

RBA rate cut: 1.00%

The Demise of Crazy Eyes

Oh dear,

On top of recent speculation that Julie Bishop is rapidly losing support with Liberal party ranks following a number of gaffes and poor performances in parliament – including a “cat clawing” incident – Julie Bishop won’t be pleased to read Annabel Carr’s analysis in the Sydney Morning Herald….

“Nobody gives “looks” quite like Julie Bishop can.”

Howard on top: Luck, Lies and Latham

Posted by Kevin Rennie

Watched Part 3 The Howard Years: Commander-in-Chief last night. Decided that my post yesterday should have been called: Luck, Lies and Latham.

Tony Blair and George W. Bush were his political referees for the Iraq war. Funny how the three of them are still sure that they were right about WMDs and Saddam Hussein’s support for Al Qaeda. Howard is still not prepared to accept any responsibility for the debacle.