Author Archives: The Artist Formerly Known As Spartacus

Who would have thunk it.  Politicians engaging in politics. This Bridget McKenzie business has been going on for 2 or whatever weeks now.  Yes.  Based on what as been reported, the conduct has been bad. But the rank hypocrisy of … Continue reading →

Having delayed it as long as possible, TAFKAS is being forced to convert his internet service to the NBN.  Not because he wants it, but because he is forced to. Now it is worth noting, that TAFKAS was quite happy … Continue reading →

Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading advisers on IPOs, will no longer take companies in the US and Europe public if they have boards made up entirely of white men. Speaking to CNBC at the World Economic Forum at Davos on … Continue reading →

This morning, TAFKAS was listening to the radio when he heard the Hon. (yes Hon.!!!) Jacquie Lambie hyperventilating again.  This time, she was rambling on about this sporting grants business and demanding that Bridget McKenzie, as the responsible Minister, resign … Continue reading →

According to the inner city latte set at the Sydney Morning Herald: The Department of Defence is embroiled in a battle with residents of an apartment building in Potts Point over the construction of a 12-metre high substation at the … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why Australian banks are unusually badly managed and yet extremely profitable. Yes, yes.  There is the Commonwealth Government protection racket – pay us lots of tax, give us lots of political donations and invite us (gratis) … Continue reading →

Good morning dear Cats.  Hopefully the title of this post will have gotten your attention. This is a time of reflection.  A time of consideration.  2019 has witnessed a Federal election, which result both surprised and pleased TAFKAS.  Not that … Continue reading →

Ronald Regan: Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to … Continue reading →

Further on the Government reduction of red tape through the introduction of red tape comes this nugget from the AFR: Digital platforms will also be required to develop another voluntary code regarding fake news and news quality which will be … Continue reading →

Hmmm.  Don’t look here.  Look at that shiny thing over there. June 2019: Following up his victorious address to Australian Public Service leaders asking them to help the government reduce “congestion” in their departments, Morrison said he was building on the policy of … Continue reading →