The world admires Germany and would like to see more active engagement from the country. But Germans themselves are reluctant and Chancellor Merkel has steered clear of taking on more global responsibility. Berlin should rethink its role in the world.

from the shovel ….

Opposition Treasury Spokesman Joe Hockey will release the final details of the Coalition’s policy costings in a beautifully illustrated picture book, it has been revealed.

The 5 Foundational Pillars of the Christian Faith

If Tony Abbott is a “conviction politician” then Rupe can only be described as a monkey’s uncle.

It's hard to have faith in a politician who plays with the truth and won't tell us how he will make us pay for his promises.

''We will be a no surprises, no excuses government … You could trust us in opposition and you will be able to trust us in government … This election is all about trust.''

the old “have you stopped beating your wife” gambit ….

Western countries, including Britain, are planning to take unilateral military action against the Assad regime within two weeks in retaliation for its alleged use of chemical weapons on civilians in Syria.

This morning on Fran Kelly, the ABC right-wing radio program, and in the the past few days, one has been able to hear our little liar-in-chief, Tony Abbott, doing his earnest to bite his tongue with restraint — as he has been delivering a baggage of policies that DO NOT add up, while hiding the REAL DOGS of conservatism...

When the USSR collapsed more than 20 years ago, right wing academic Francis Fukuyama wrote a notorious article announcing “the end of history”. What he meant was that all the great ideological battles of human history had been settled, free market capitalism had triumphed, and there was nothing of any significance remaining to be fought over.