The America first model on how not to fight COVID-19
There has to be the first canary down the mine shaft. When it comes to providing a how-to on moving from lockdowns to opening …
For every wall there are two ladders
The wall is coming. Or so we are told. Initially described as a charming architectural hybrid where AV Jennings meets the US Federal Bureau …
The real Trump derangement syndrome
Trump derangement syndrome was said to be a disorder found among those who see consistent fault in the words and deeds of the 45th …
Mass shooters are terrorists
The year 2018 has already provided a Melbourne Cup field of weirdness, but this week was a standout. Earlier in the week we were …
Assange’s greatest fear is anonymity
EARLIER this week, I joked on social media that Assange has become so used to confined spaces, it would be wrong not to lock …
Think Trump’s in trouble? Look at the other guys
Think Trump’s in trouble? Have a look at the other guys The Trump administration may well be in serious trouble but the mob on …
Trump referendum: voters say maybe
Billed as a referendum on Trump, the special election in Georgia’s 6th congressional district has now been counted and the GOP has won the …
What you see is what you get with Trump
Regardless of what you think about Donald Trump he does exactly what it says on his tin. That’s not to say what is in …
Donald doesn’t trump Watergate
A voracious media in deep attack mode. The Democratic Party still in clinical shock, flailing about indignantly. Donald Trump on the ropes. A chaotic …
Smoking out good government
Democracy is a mad scientist, cackling away, laughing maniacally while the cathodes crackle and spark with animal electricity. The results can be confounding. Sometimes …