Monthly Archives: July 2012

Solving Australia’s Refugee Problem

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Anthony

The Permanent Secretary of the Department of Immigration clasped his hands and put his fingertips delicately to his lower lip. “Minister,” he said, solemnly, “My department has diligently exercised its collective mind in regard to, and in due consideration of, … Continue reading →

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Interview with a Tyrannical President

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Anthony

  I began our telephone interview by asking the president to comment on the sustained attacks on his operations. “It’s true,” he replied. “Troublemakers, including a few politicians and external groups, are working to undermine us. This makes us terribly … Continue reading →

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It’s all Ass Forwards

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Anthony

  There’s a vivid phrase in common use, ‘Ass backwards’. Originating in America, it means the wrong way around. A useful expression because, it turns out, most stuff is. Take cities. They grew out of towns, their main purpose being … Continue reading →

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Ahh, School Days

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Anthony

  At elevenses the other day, there was trouble in the schoolyard. See, Julia – she’s school captain – used to be friends with Christine. Christine is the leader of another gang, mostly nerdy kids who have all these facts … Continue reading →

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Exciting Development in Exotic Breeding Program

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Anthony

In dramatic, simultaneous announcements in Europe and Melbourne last week, LHC, the world’s first underground zoo announced a breakthrough in its breeding programme. The LHC Zoo, which focuses purely on breeding exotic species, and has already successfully bred quarks and … Continue reading →

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Does anyone know what we’re talking about?

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Anthony

A couple of days ago, The head of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, said the USA was caught between a fiscal precipice and a debt ceiling. I thought, well make up your mind, lady, we need to know whether to call … Continue reading →

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