The Mocker

The Mocker amuses himself by calling out poseurs, sneering social commentators, and po-faced officials. He is deeply suspicious of those who seek increased regulation of speech and behaviour. Believing that journalism is dominated by idealists and activists, he likes to provide a realist’s perspective of politics and current affairs.

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Simon Holmes a Court, Melbourne University Energy Transition Hub. Building a zero-emissions energy system. Picture Gary Ramage

Climate 200 ‘independents’ a Clayton’s political party

The vanity project of founder Simon Holmes a Court, the heir to a fortune built on coal, oil and gas, sounds very much like an entity it pompously claims to oppose.

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Kaushaliya Vaghela, right, has accused the Labor government and Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, left, of bullying. The Premier recently tweeted a picture of his cabinet, bottom, noting it is '50 per cent women'. Pictures: News Corp/Twitter

Strongman Dan and his ring of skirts

Kaushaliya Vaghela accused Daniel Andrews of being a misogynist and a bully. Labor’s reaction was denial, indifference, and gaslighting.

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Here’s the Drum: Scott Morrison is not a wheat supremacist

For Nareen Young, a sandwich seems a political statement. Careful separating sourdough from ciabatta … it’s not something you want to focaccia up.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Haneen Zreika of the Giants warms up during the round three AFLW match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Arden Street Ground on January 23, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Pride boycott a free kick for all, right?

AFLW player Haneen Zreika’s boycott of a diversity round, due to her Islamic faith, was applauded the Left and the ABC. Would a Christian get the same response?

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Coming to 2022: Dark Igloo, Caro’s Labor pain, Whoopi time

Sure it’s the silly season, but given the absurdities of 2021 (we’re looking at you, Queensland, Victoria, WA …), the prospect of a new successor to Joe Biden really isn’t that far-fetched.

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Lidia Thorpe, left, and Hollie Hughes. Pictures: NewsCorp

Was Thorpe’s attack a greenwash?

What did Lidia Thorpe see that prompted her misogynistic slur on Hollie Hughes? She’s not telling. And the Greens just want to move on.

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A Eureka flag moment — but only if FitzSimons approves

Self-appointed arbiter Peter FitzSimons caned ‘low-minded nutters’ for flying the flag at anti-lockdown protests, but he’s OK with it being co-opted by the high-minded CFMEU folks.

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I’m a fully vaccinated anti-vaxxer. Who knew?

According to Michael Gunner’s logic, the fact I’d like to see a non-confrontational approach to the vaccine hesitant makes me anti vaccination.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: WA Premier Mark McGowan speaks during a media opportunity ahead of the 2021 AFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

No boundaries on the man who would be king

The latest BLM movement – Be Like McGowan – honours a man with the power to lock out all non-West Australians, but noble enough to allow an Ashes Test.

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses the media at COP26 in Glasgow. Turnbull accused current Prime Minister Scott Morrison of sacrificing Australian honour.

What happened to Turnbull’s vow of silence?

Malcolm Turnbull promised no running commentary on Scott Morrison. He managed it for just months. And he’s been talking ever since.

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