Sunday, September 30th, 2018 |
The ‘Pie will not dwell on it, but suffice to say’ Those whom the computer gods wish to destroy they first make mad’. And this old bird is quite gaga by now. At least Longfellow’s quills didn’t die on him mid-poem, and anyway, if they did, his replacement costs would not be so wallet whacking. But… View full story »
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 |
The ‘Pie is greatly flattered by the inquiries about the health of both the blog and the old bird himself, but the reason for no blog this week is a bereavement for our staunch warrior comrade MacBook Pro, who has carried the blog and your messages and posts for the past 8 years. Mac felt… View full story »
Sunday, September 16th, 2018 |
Can Cairney break the golden shackles of politicians and advertisers’ powerful influence over the news pages … it seems she’s trying, as evidenced this week when she seemed to tacitly admit that a Townsville ticket tax for airport travellers isn’t a good idea. But she is so timid about it, she is tying herself up… View full story »
Saturday, September 8th, 2018 |
The Premier’s punitive action against the Katter Party this week – sacking four discretionary staff out of spite – was a pure and simple attack on free speech, especially free speech in our parliaments. And the LNP is no better – nothing like an interloper trying to prise open the door of a closed shop… View full story »
Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 |
Courtesy of our hapless Mayor Mullet and her pal Premier Alphabet, it’s looking increasingly like we taxpayers have been right royally rogered. Southern auditors believe Magnis Resources, the company leading the consortium for the proposed battery factory project for Townsville, is on the verge of collapse, just when its been given a taxpayer gift of… View full story »