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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The National Alliance for Public Universities holds a public assembly at Sydney University to highlight the depth of opposition within the higher education sector to fee deregulation. Nick Riemer speaks.

‘Holler for a counsellor’

It is a sad reality that unis now provide ‘safe spaces’ for students traumatised by politically incorrect facts. Now it appears they have to do the same for infantile lecturers.

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Mr Aly is the perfect,man for Michelle Guthrie's job.

Is this the man for the job?

In the wake of Michelle Guthrie’s axing, here are four potential candidates who might fit the role.

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Harper Nielsen (left) and her father, Mark Nielsen, appear on The Project. Photo: Channel 10

A new anthem to be proud of

If professional hand-wringers insist we must change the words to Advance Australia Fair, I propose some modern lyrics.

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Tennis player Serena Williams competes in the women's singles finals at the 2018 U.S. Open in Flushing NY on September 8, 2018. Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams. 08 Sep 2018 Pictured: (L-R) Tennis players Naomi Osaka hides her face and Serena Williams comforts her during the trophy presentation ceremony at the 2018 U.S. Open in Flushing NY on September 8, 2018. (Photo by Andrew Schwartz)//SCHWARTZANDREW_TENNIS0023/Credit:Andrew Schwartz/SIPA/1809091205. Photo credit: Andrew Schwartz/SIPA / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342

Who’s the real victim here?

In terms of who benefits and who suffers through allegations of racism and sexism, tennis is like any other Western institution.

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Daily Telegraph. Nauru Day 4. 2018 Pacific Islands Forum Nauru. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the media. Pic Nathan Edwards

Time for Ardern to face facts

New Zealand’s progressive PM enjoys lecturing Australia on asylum seekers … but it’s about time she focused on her own problems.

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06/08/2013 CHP: 06/08/2013 CHP: Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott go head to head at the election

What’s behind Rudd’s rant?

Kevin Rudd’s latest diatribe brings to mind a Stephen King horror novel in which a car possessed by the spirit of its evil owner enacts its revenge.

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Malcolm Turnbull, Tony Abbott, Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd.

Following a path well-trodden

Another PM looks set to fall. But Malcolm Turnbull is not just abandoning the party … he is tossing hand grenades as he leaves.

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Victorian Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan speaks to the media at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Thursday, April 12, 2018. The federal government will pay up to $5 billion for a Melbourne airport train line and wants the Victorian government to get on board with a 50-50 funding split. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the investment on Thursday, and flagged that construction could start after 2020. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING

Victoria completely off the rails

One would also assume the Victorian Public Transport Minister’s priority would be railway — not social — engineering.

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Royal Australian Navy officer, Lieutenant Maritime Warfare Officer Jonathan Milton, of minehunter coastal vessel HMAS Gascoyne, painted his pinky fingernail in support of gender equality campaign, 100 Days For Change. *** Local Caption *** Members of the Royal Australian Navy's Mine Warfare community undertook activities on 20 July 2018 in support of 100 Days For Change. 100 Days For Change runs between 1 July 2018 and 8 October 2018 and is a grassroots, action orientated initiative by Women & Leadership Australia to catalyse individuals and organisations into making achievable change to increase gender equity in their workplace. Personnel painted their pinky fingernails pink as a visual indication of support for diversity in the workplace and positive cultural change at a bake sale hosted by, minehunter coastal crew, HMAS Huon, at Sydney base, HMAS Waterhen to support of 100 Days For Change.

A plague of self-indulgence

The militant demands for institutions and individuals to conform to gender and sexuality doctrines by a minority intrude upon the majority.

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UN’s border farce operation

The UN’s sinister attempt to usurp our immigration policies shows a disdain for our democracy that verges on contempt.

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