Graham Kahabka
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Open to most views except deliberately stupid ones. Its all just my opinion. Left leaning but not rigidly ideological. Welded on Labor supporter. Wollongong, Australia.
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“.. The fundamental problem is that corporations are institutionally ill-equipped to take center stage in policy debates. They are inherently self-interested economic actors with goals that often conflict with those of society.”
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February 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“.. The fundamental problem is that corporations are institutionally ill-equipped to take center stage in policy debates. They are inherently self-interested economic actors with goals that often conflict with those of society.”
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The problem with US politics is that even if there are future free and fair elections and enough people bother to vote, and the Democrats win, all that will change is the unwinding of some Trump's excesses, not a fundamental change in the system that just serves billionaires and the very rich.
February 16, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The problem with US politics is that even if there are future free and fair elections and enough people bother to vote, and the Democrats win, all that will change is the unwinding of some Trump's excesses, not a fundamental change in the system that just serves billionaires and the very rich.
Suitable descriptions of the new Liberal Party leader:
Born with a silver foot in his mouth - Jim Chalmers
Best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met - Malcolm Turbull
Born with a silver foot in his mouth - Jim Chalmers
Best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met - Malcolm Turbull
A ‘desiccated coconut’ and a ‘grub’: Angus Taylor has copped some insults – but he’s in good company
A ‘desiccated coconut’ and a ‘grub’: Angus Taylor has copped some insults – but he’s in good company
Australia’s political leaders have used plenty of colourful language to describe their opponents. Here are a few gems from the archives
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The newly elected opposition leader, Angus Taylor, may have a spring in his step on Friday after winning his party room vote – but not all sides of the political spectrum have wished him well.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, took aim at Taylor during question time this week, describing him as “born with a silver foot in his mouth” and “failing upwards” throughout his career. The former prime minister Malcom Turnbull was even more frank, telling ABC TV that people described him as the “best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met”. Continue reading...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Suitable descriptions of the new Liberal Party leader:
Born with a silver foot in his mouth - Jim Chalmers
Best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met - Malcolm Turbull
Born with a silver foot in his mouth - Jim Chalmers
Best-qualified idiot they’ve ever met - Malcolm Turbull
Dutton tried Trump light, couldn't match his odious insanity, and lost. It now appears that Taylor is going to try Hanson light, and will never be able to match her vileness, and will lose. These numpties never learn.
February 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Dutton tried Trump light, couldn't match his odious insanity, and lost. It now appears that Taylor is going to try Hanson light, and will never be able to match her vileness, and will lose. These numpties never learn.
What a surprise. The new Liberal Party leader runs with bigotry, particularly trageted at Muslims, in a speech that could have been written by Trump's odious White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, Stephen Miller.
February 13, 2026 at 4:32 AM
What a surprise. The new Liberal Party leader runs with bigotry, particularly trageted at Muslims, in a speech that could have been written by Trump's odious White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor, Stephen Miller.
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John Howard brought in a tax policy that delivers 59% of the benefit to the richest 1%.
It truly is time to ditch the Capital Gains Tax 50% discount
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It truly is time to ditch the Capital Gains Tax 50% discount
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February 12, 2026 at 12:42 AM
John Howard brought in a tax policy that delivers 59% of the benefit to the richest 1%.
It truly is time to ditch the Capital Gains Tax 50% discount
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
It truly is time to ditch the Capital Gains Tax 50% discount
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
Queenslanders who vote for someone who talks about 'wearing the full armour of God' need to take a long hard look at themselves and reflect on their life choices.
February 12, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Queenslanders who vote for someone who talks about 'wearing the full armour of God' need to take a long hard look at themselves and reflect on their life choices.
Matt Canavan may be a trained economist, but remember that economists exist to make clairvoyants look credible.
February 12, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Matt Canavan may be a trained economist, but remember that economists exist to make clairvoyants look credible.
Angus Taylor may believe he has the numbers to remove Sussssan Ley, but as Shadow Treasurer he proved he struggled to count past 10.
February 12, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Angus Taylor may believe he has the numbers to remove Sussssan Ley, but as Shadow Treasurer he proved he struggled to count past 10.
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Politician at heart of $80 million Cayman Islands Watergate scandal quits Opposition front bench…
…In a bid to become leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
…In a bid to become leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
February 11, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Politician at heart of $80 million Cayman Islands Watergate scandal quits Opposition front bench…
…In a bid to become leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
…In a bid to become leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.
Angus (Cayman Islands) Taylor is considered by some to be a few chicken nuggets short of a happy meal, so would make the perfect bloke to lead the Liberal Party.
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Angus (Cayman Islands) Taylor is considered by some to be a few chicken nuggets short of a happy meal, so would make the perfect bloke to lead the Liberal Party.
It's odd that the richest men in the world feel the need to suck up to Trump. Perhaps the answer is that they genuinely want to be pals because they're just like him.
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
It's odd that the richest men in the world feel the need to suck up to Trump. Perhaps the answer is that they genuinely want to be pals because they're just like him.
It's odd that the Australian government hasn't made any offical forthright rejection of the comments the US President has made about Greenland and it's old European partners, or the kidnapping of the Venezuelan President or the murders of protesters by ICE thugs.
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
It's odd that the Australian government hasn't made any offical forthright rejection of the comments the US President has made about Greenland and it's old European partners, or the kidnapping of the Venezuelan President or the murders of protesters by ICE thugs.
While so many Australian politicians of all colours are talling about the need for social cohesion, I find it difficult to see how a visit from the President of Israel will do anything but create a focus for even more division.
February 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
While so many Australian politicians of all colours are talling about the need for social cohesion, I find it difficult to see how a visit from the President of Israel will do anything but create a focus for even more division.
With it's huge majority, the madness within the Liberal and Nationals Parties and Australians arguing that more needs to be done to improve the economy, the conditions have never been better for a Labor government to easily sell progressive economic reform along the lines of the 2010 Henry Review.
February 7, 2026 at 6:54 AM
With it's huge majority, the madness within the Liberal and Nationals Parties and Australians arguing that more needs to be done to improve the economy, the conditions have never been better for a Labor government to easily sell progressive economic reform along the lines of the 2010 Henry Review.
Surely the Australian government will find a suitable way to reject Trump's stupid Peace Board invitation just like their other sensible, serious and professional counterparts.
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Surely the Australian government will find a suitable way to reject Trump's stupid Peace Board invitation just like their other sensible, serious and professional counterparts.
Such troubling times for the Liberal Party as they shaft their leader. Pick the bloke who's a bit too racist or the one who's a bit too thick.
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Such troubling times for the Liberal Party as they shaft their leader. Pick the bloke who's a bit too racist or the one who's a bit too thick.
Angus (Cayman Islands) Taylor would be the perfect leader of the Liberal Party. In my opinion, not the sharpest tool in the shed.
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Angus (Cayman Islands) Taylor would be the perfect leader of the Liberal Party. In my opinion, not the sharpest tool in the shed.
So golden boy billionaire Twiggy Forest turns out to be no different to all of the other billionaires grifting money from taxpayers. What a surprise.
January 29, 2026 at 9:09 PM
So golden boy billionaire Twiggy Forest turns out to be no different to all of the other billionaires grifting money from taxpayers. What a surprise.
It's time for Australia to extract itself from defence deals with the unreliable, aggressive and erratic US including AUKUS and any future military purchases. Too unreliable, to expensive, too unusable unless we only do what the US tells us to.
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
It's time for Australia to extract itself from defence deals with the unreliable, aggressive and erratic US including AUKUS and any future military purchases. Too unreliable, to expensive, too unusable unless we only do what the US tells us to.
RFK Jnr's brain worm has started munching away again. As a result, US applicants for Australian visas should have to prove vaccination status before being granted.
January 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
RFK Jnr's brain worm has started munching away again. As a result, US applicants for Australian visas should have to prove vaccination status before being granted.
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So The Nationals are going to lose staff and money and resources after Littleprouds dummy spit and Littleproud is now desperately begging Albo not to do that.
Who knew actions had consequences 🤔 #auspol
Who knew actions had consequences 🤔 #auspol
January 28, 2026 at 9:25 AM
So The Nationals are going to lose staff and money and resources after Littleprouds dummy spit and Littleproud is now desperately begging Albo not to do that.
Who knew actions had consequences 🤔 #auspol
Who knew actions had consequences 🤔 #auspol
Now is not the time for Labor to sit back and rely on the Libs and Nats tearing themselves apart as their political strategy. Labor should ruthlessly use the instability to relentlessly sell a plan of bold economic reform ready for the next election. I bet Treasurer Chalmers has one ready to roll.
January 24, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Now is not the time for Labor to sit back and rely on the Libs and Nats tearing themselves apart as their political strategy. Labor should ruthlessly use the instability to relentlessly sell a plan of bold economic reform ready for the next election. I bet Treasurer Chalmers has one ready to roll.