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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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Karl Stefanovic speaks out in support of moving the date for Australia Day.

Stick to collecting the rubbish

Yarra City’s Australia Day ban may have Karl Stefanovic’s support — but aren’t ratepayer-funded councils supposed to focus on hygiene, not cultural cleansing?

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Numan Haider (right) and tweets from Hanan Dover responding to Q&A.

Meet the ultracrepidarians

Confused? Don’t be, because you know them well. They’re the keyboard critics who hold strident views on subjects they know absolutely nothing about.

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The Mocker's take on the ACT Human Rights Commission.

What will the HRC outlaw next?

What’s more dangerous — a bikie wielding an AK-47 or a pensioner brandishing a set of rosary beads? Well, according to the ACT Human Rights Commission…

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