You’re The Voice
In a quiet moment today or even right now if that’s possible, read the lyrics below whilst watching this clip … and tell me this doesn’t make you more determined politically. “We're not gonna sit in silence, We're not gonna live with fear” could well apply to the last two and a half years. So, are you going to “Make...
On The Word ‘Liberal’
I’m a liberal. I’m a liberal in the 18th and 19th Century British sense of the word. I believe in free enterprise, laissez-faire economics, democracy, free speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, free movement, the individual, human rights and freedom to live life as the individual sees fits as long as another individual isn’t harmed in the process. As with...
VIDEO: Doing What’s Right!
A timely reminder about what’s at stake in Victoria … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDDQQWsvUl0
10 Funky Ideas To Move the Overton Window
It feels like we liberals are always on the back-foot. Here’s just a sample of what we face: Liberty Itch is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 45% of GDP being government expenditure. Is 51% socialism? Voice To Parliament. How will a parliamentary ethno-chamber build cohesion? Payroll taxes. Who thought a tax...
Caught! CCP captured in media sting interfering in the Adelaide City Council elections
The Adelaide Advertiser has just broken a story which should shock you. At least two candidates in the Adelaide City Council elections are pro communist. In fact, they’ve been colluding with the Chinese Communist Party and its consulate in Adelaide strategically located near defence facilities. Here’s how the infiltration works: Step 1 - "‘Incentivise the Labor and Liberal parties to allow international...
Twitter Can Now Fly
Two hours ago, Elon Musk’s long-anticipated acquisition of Twitter was completed. Hopes now run high that at least one social media platform can operate for all and free speech restored. Time will tell. As an avid user of the platform, I believe the following needs addressing: 1. Bots. The system is fouled by fake accounts created by algorithm. The platform must be cleansed...
Short Imagined Conversation with a Voice To Parliament Advocate
A Citizen (C) and a Voice To Parliament advocate (VtP) bump into each other. A conversation ensues ... C: Hi there. What’s news? VtP: We’re going to have a Voice to Parliament. C: What’s that? VtP: An advisory body for First Nations people. C: The Sumerians? VtP: Who? C: Oh, you mean Aboriginal people. VtP: We don’t use that word anymore. It’s not inclusive. C: Sorry. Indigenous people. VtP: ...
There Is Hope. Check This Out …
If you consume any type of centre-right content, you could be forgiven for thinking the world is falling apart. There is problem-after-problem to fix. The Left is relentless in taking us in the wrong direction. The overall direction of society seems lost on both economic and social fronts. The tone is dark, the mood gloomy. And you certainly don’t feel good having...
The Terminator Would Kill Your Freedom
Covid is still with us. So is the propaganda and freedom-busting laws which have accompanied it. Thankfully now, the hysteria seems to be dissipating and we should all feel more comfortable pushing back. The laws which are eroding our civil liberties? Removing them will take years. In light of Pfizer executive Janine Small’s admission to the the European Parliament that their covid...
Introducing Liberty Itch
If you’re like me, you have an itch for liberty and need to scratch. You and I can’t help it. There’s no point trying to fight it. The urge is persistent and requires attention. We’re both hard-wired to be concerned citizens in this crazy world. “Concerned” is a relevant word here. So is “crazy.” It seems as if so much is amiss. Let’s start with...
