Category Archives: Rafe’s Roundups

Rafe’s Roundup 14 June

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Poor Old Rafe

Back in town after a circuit through Bowral, Cooma, and some time on the south coast with Wolfgang and Regine Kasper. Wolfgang should be the Patron of the Australian School of Economics. We are hearing about the respect that is … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup 7 June

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Poor Old Rafe

Inside the ALP bunker h/t Andrew. Have they done one of those Hitler’s bunker voiceovers on this government yet? Of course they have, in spades! Getup Watch. Assorted Good Things at the IPA, Mannkal Foundation, Centre for Independent Studies and … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup 31 May

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Poor Old Rafe

Stunning photos, h/t Barry Williams. The Hindenberg disaster of 1937. The massive German airship caught fire while attempting to land near Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 35 people aboard, plus one ground crew member. Of the 97 passengers and crew members … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup May 24

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Poor Old Rafe

Around the blogs, the Adam Smith Institute in Britain. Check out the Keynesian bias in high school economics. Conservative Teacher in the US on Obamacare. Jo Nova on The Amazon River as a Big Polluter. A great series of posts … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup, 18 Jan climate collection

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Poor Old Rafe

In case you were wondering about the weather. You don’t live in Sydney? Tough! Is that my fault? EU Carbon Price hits a new low. LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters Point Carbon) – EU carbon prices hit a fresh record low … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s roundup Dec ’12

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Poor Old Rafe

Update. Grace Collier on productivity and the conflicted nation. While our small business sector struggles to interpret and comply with awards, the Fair Work Ombudsman sends out industrial inspectors to punish them for failing. These inspectors cannot give definitive advice … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup Nov 25

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Poor Old Rafe

First some climate-related material, in the wake of the absurd smear of climate realists by Robyn Williams on the ABC. Old Cats do not need to read this but newcomers may be interested to learn how the Deep Green movement … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup Feb 13

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Poor Old Rafe

The road to ruin. Subsidies for trade unionists who work for Holden. Don’t Sell Your Coat by Harold Ambler, another poke in the eye for the warming alarmists. He is especially impressive because he is a progressive leftie and a climate nut … Continue reading →

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A Roundup for Australia Day

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Poor Old Rafe

A late addition, thanks to Peter Patton, a nice piece by  Peter Craven on being proud of our cultural achievements. It just shows how smart we can be in some areas while we have blind spots in other areas. Hence the importance … Continue reading →

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Rafe’s Roundup Jan 14

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Poor Old Rafe

Come on Aussie classical liberals, come on! Classical liberalism practically disappeared from the face of the earth during the 20th century and this is reflected in Australian attitudes to economic and social issues. Hair-raising figures but at least we have … Continue reading →

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