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The new Australian Citizenship test

Posted on Sat 19/May/2007 by Lucas

Pilfered from: Helen’s comment on Larvatus Prodeo Australian Government Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Application for Grant of Australian Citizenship You must answer 75% (28 or more out of 37) of these questions correctly in order to … Continue reading →

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It’s not the economy, stoopid

Posted on Tue 15/May/2007 by Lucas

Well, in today’s crikey, Charles Richardson opines that the masses have already chosen Kevin Rudd as the next prime minister in his article titled “Thanks for the Budget, but we’ve already made up our minds” He proposes that the lack … Continue reading →

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London Bombings

Posted on Fri 8/Jul/2005 by Lucas

I feel sorry for all the victims of the London bombings. I feel sorry for all the britons that will have to endure even more draconian “security” measures that will do bugger all for security. Like the new ID card … Continue reading →

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Why I am not an Anarchist

Posted on Sun 3/Jul/2005 by Lucas

In this article, esr describes the only solution to the problem of instability of a consitiutional democracy (as they exist today here in Australia, the US, and elsewhere) is a complete anarchy (or as he puts it “no government”). I … Continue reading →

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