RK Crosby writes that you have a right to be a bigot. But you do not have a right to inflict that bigotry on other people and pretend it is a valid contribution to our democracy.
Barnaby Joyce
Posted inLetters, Uncategorized
Letter: Media circus continues for Joyce
The media circus continues for Mr Joyce, bemoaning how badly he has been treated in one breath and acknowledging he has had many chances in the next. It’s easy to lose sight amidst all the performative cowboy nonsense (it can be found under the comedy gold section) on the abc app, and it’s easy to […]
Posted inQuick Word
QW: “King Rat”
Jack says: I rarely agree with John ”Wacka” Williams on any political matters, however many political sceptics could reasonably conclude that Barnaby has represented his own interests to the detriment of New England voters since he took office.
Posted inFeatured, Opinion, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: Just how many feet can one man fit in his mouth?
Denise says another week of Barnaby Joyce headlines raises a more important question for New England: amid all the noise, where is the representation?
Posted inOpinion, Political
Opinion: Proposed Anti-Migrant policies are an attack on regional communities like ours
Vanessa writes that she was genuinely shocked watching the recent interview involving Barnaby Joyce and discussions surrounding One Nation’s proposed migration and housing policies.
Posted inOpinion, Political, Regulars
Bonus Denise’s Desk: “Girls Are Not As Good As Boys” – Joyce Shows His True Colours
Denise couldn’t wait to next week to have her say on the latest offensive act by Barnaby Joyce.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regulars
Denise’s Desk: The Schoolyard Bully Test
Denise says Barnaby Joyce’s recent comments about disability failed the schoolyard bully test spectacularly.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars
Begin Rant: The Magical Mystery Budget
RK Crosby spent some time with the Armidale Regional Council budget and says it’s like an influencer on a shopping spree with someone else’s credit card.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Opinion: What is it about the hat?
Kath Jacobs writes that a disturbing number of people are obsessed with Barnaby’s hat, and are missing the real issues.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Something to Think About
Denise’s Desk: When Repetition Replaces Reality
Denise says trust in democratic institutions is not strengthened by continually telling citizens that their country is broken.