Flat White Politics

The conservative instinct We must say clearly: this is our country Jordan Abou-Zeid Getty Images Jordan Abou-Zeid 12 June 2025 1:00 AM The following is a speech given at the ACT Young Liberal Ball on the themes of youth and national identity. It is customary for Vice-Presidents during our ball to make an address onContinue reading “Flat White Politics”

Anticipating the Trump Revolution

Peter Fenwick Quadrant Online 8 January 2025 Donald Trump’s resume is quite remarkable. As a real estate developer, he reshaped Manhattan’s skyline and built a global network of hotels and golf courses. For 14 seasons, he hosted The Apprentice, a very successful reality television show. Then, in 2017, he became the 45th president of theContinue reading “Anticipating the Trump Revolution”

It’s the end of the long 20th century as liberalism exits

James Marriott The Times-The Australian January 8, 2025 The caption reads “The world you were born into no longer exists”. The grainy photograph it accompanies shows a small blonde girl standing alone in an empty park. In the background, against a faded blue sky, are the two silver towers of the World Trade Centre. ThisContinue reading “It’s the end of the long 20th century as liberalism exits”