The “unelectable” Tony Abbott has just been elected - picking up some 18 seats - to end up with a thumping 32 seat majority in the House of Representatives. When we say “thumping” we’re not just talking about the almighty hangovers suffered by the STT crew this morning. Among the 90 seats that the Coalition … Continue reading After a party that was bigger than the end of WWII – STT says: “hats off, Tony”
Category: power prices
The great wind power fraud: a tale from two continents
The Americans are watching Europe's wind power debacle in horror – a little like a bunny in the headlights – the glare catches its gaze and it’s just not quite sure what to do next. But – maybe, just maybe - they’ll hop to safety before they get overrun by the greatest economic and environmental … Continue reading The great wind power fraud: a tale from two continents
Christopher Booker on Alan Jones
Chris Booker was interviewed by Alan Jones this morning. Alan has a little radio show that more than just a few Australians tune into each morning. Syndicated through over 77 Stations and with close to 2 million listeners Countrywide – AJ as he’s known – is one of those people that leads the political charge … Continue reading Christopher Booker on Alan Jones
The Greentard Politician – from another Planet?
We’ve had cause to comment on numerous political Muppets, like the rotten, mean and nasty Milne:We’ve also had a crack at Labor’s Laura Smyth:And SA Federal Greens Senator, Sarah Hanson-Young:Sadly - Laura and Sarah probably won’t be troubling us after 7 September. Oh dear, what a pity, never mind.Victorian Green, Greg Barber and South Australian … Continue reading The Greentard Politician – from another Planet?
Wind Power Costs Catch Canadians Napping
Like the frog in the pan of slowly warming water – Canadians have been caught napping. But it seems they’ve just cottoned on to the fact that wind power is State Sponsored Theft – pure and simple. Here’s First Monday’s take on the Canadian Wake Up Call. Hundreds turn out in fight against wind turbines … Continue reading Wind Power Costs Catch Canadians Napping
Not content with RORTING the power market – AGL is bullying punters who can’t pay
In our last post we had a look at how pandas have taken an interest in power prices in South Australia. SA’s well on the path to power-price-perdition – thanks to its heavy “reliance” on intermittent, unreliable and insanely expensive wind power. Now – energy market gorilla, AGL - has taken to bullying their customers … Continue reading Not content with RORTING the power market – AGL is bullying punters who can’t pay
Wang Wang and Funi to the rescue
South Australians have - since 1 July this year - been paying the highest power prices in the world. And it seems that SA’s power-price-punishment has troubled a crowd called “WWF” – here’s a link to their site. **** This group - not renowned for knowledge of Australia's energy market - is apparently headed up … Continue reading Wang Wang and Funi to the rescue
Angus “The Enforcer” Taylor – collars another pro-wind-power-punk
The adage that you can’t keep a good man down applies in spades to Angus “The Enforcer” Taylor. The wind weasels have been running a campaign to undermine Angus - including laughable claims made in the Fin Review last week that he'd been privately "slapped down" by energy policy lightweights, Greg Hunt and Ian "Enron" … Continue reading Angus “The Enforcer” Taylor – collars another pro-wind-power-punk
Dear Mr Macfarlane,
Dear Mr Macfarlane, The Moyne Shire Mayor, Mr Doukas, has raised some very valid questions in the following article. Moyne mayor calls for inquiry into wind farm subsidies Warrnambool Standard 12 August 2013 MOYNE Shire Council mayor Jim Doukas has renewed his call for an inquiry into the effectiveness of subsidising wind farms. And Darlington … Continue reading Dear Mr Macfarlane,
Don’t Panic, Don’t Panic!!
They’re panicking. The greentard bloggers are in a solid state of denial at the minute. One of them - The Climate Speculator is exhorting its stricken band of followers: “don’t panic, don’t panic”. When Jonesy used the same line - it almost always meant there was every reason to panic. The Climate Speculator is arguing … Continue reading Don’t Panic, Don’t Panic!!
