Dangerous liaisons

Feb 20 2013 Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti

Gillard’s humiliation at the hands of the Greens has a perverse quality.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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Posted in Australia, Politics
Tagged Christine Milne, Julia Gillard, Margie Abbott, Paul Sheehan, Tony Abbott

Papa Ratzinger’s resignation blow

Feb 15 2013 Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti

Ratzinger’s resignation really is unparalleled. So what gives?

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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Posted in Catholic Church, Culture, Philosophy, Religion
Tagged Angelo Sodano, Enrico Maria Radaelli, Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, Romano Amerio, Tarcisio Bertone

Illusions … in art and politics

Feb 7 2013 Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti

Whether in art or in politics, creating illusions is a dangerous game.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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Posted in Art, Australia, Culture, Politics
Tagged Baroque, Graham Richardson, Julia Gillard, Rome

Beware the wrath of the patient man

Nov 21 2012 Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti

To attack the Catholic Church means attacking the largest multi-ethnic community in Australia.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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Posted in Australia, Christianity, Culture, Politics, Religion
Tagged Catholic Church, Julia Gillard, Royal Commission, Sexual abuse, Tony Abbott

Tsunami of hate

Nov 14 2012 Posted by
Gary Scarrabelotti

Abbott at risk from pent up hostility toward the Catholic Church.

By Gary Scarrabelotti

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Posted in Australia, Politics
Tagged Catholic Church, Julia Gillard, Malcolm Turnbull, Royal Commission, Sexual abuse, Tony Abbott