Former PM Tony Abbott did the rounds of his favourite shock jocks last week to vent some of his angst about the treachery he experienced from within his cabinet that… Read more “A Political Watcher’s Pig Heaven”
Tag: Macroeconomics Economics
Unemployment rises with no plans for growth.
This week’s unemployment figures should have seen the MSM frothing at the mouth. With over 800,000 Australians looking for work and no sign of any nation building… Read more “Unemployment rises with no plans for growth.”
Scare Campaigns Hide an Economic Void
Just eight weeks after the release of the 2015-16 Federal Budget, one that the MSM will tell you was well received, serious doubts are now beginning to… Read more “Scare Campaigns Hide an Economic Void”
Fluffy figures, flawed calculations, false expectations.
Fair, reasonable and balanced. That has been Tony Abbott’s latest pre-budget mantra, a mantra that took a hiding after Joe Hockey delivered what will surely be his… Read more “Fluffy figures, flawed calculations, false expectations.”
Backbench Revolt Looming
The Abbott bleed has seeped and spread out across the floor along the corridors and into the offices of the collaterally damaged marginal seat holders. Twelve months… Read more “Backbench Revolt Looming”
How to sell the Economy
Beyond all the programs and policies it takes to the next election, Labor’s biggest challenge will be selling its economic credentials. While their record in health, education… Read more “How to sell the Economy”
The Failure of Mainstream Media.
The way in which the mainstream media (MSM) chooses to report and discuss the economy, i.e. in conventional neo-liberal terms, reinforces the notion that the economy is some sort of God… Read more “The Failure of Mainstream Media.”
THE VIEW FROM MY GARDEN 