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P. J. O’Rourke, RIP

21 February 2022  •  Mannwest Admin

Perth is still smiling from the 2008 (May 12th) visit from P. J. O'Rourke. Our Mannkal Economic Education Foundation was proud to host …

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Reflecting on an inspirational tour of Francisco Marroquín University (UFM)

9 February 2022  •  Mannwest Admin

The below is a guest post by Yuliya Tychkivska, Executive Director of The Aspen Institute - Ukraine, Co-Founder of the Bendukidze Free Market …

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A G2G Travel Pass does not mean Good to Go!

19 January 2022  •  Ron Manners AO

My recent experience in departing and returning from and to Australia has demonstrated the complete disconnect between the Posing Politicians, on the one …

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A Festive Poem 2021

22 December 2021  •  Mannwest Admin

Our warmest Christmas wishes to you and your families.Wishing you every success and good health for 2022. ~ A Festive Poem for You …

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My ‘end of year’ message in two parts

16 December 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

1. A note of sadness2. Hope for the future Linda Whetstone RIP Linda Whetstone in GuatemalaNovember 19, 2021 I have just been advised …

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Daylight saving – clock changing?

10 November 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

About this time, every year, half the world’s population performs a mystical ritual of moving their clocks by one hour. Anyone I ask, …

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What is there for kids to do in Kalgoorlie?

19 October 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

On in the 19th of October, 1991 I was interviewed for the ABC by J.A White-Townsend. Below is an extract. Interviewer: How long …

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Canberra – always good for a laugh

12 October 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

Pay attention; it's your money In view of the completion of the recent Public Choice Theory course at Notre Dame in Fremantle, here …

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Privatise everything, even local government

7 September 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

Privatisation was a welcomed addition to our vocabulary during the 1980s. It was an essential part of the Thatcher Revolution in the United …

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Property Rights – done right or wrong?

11 August 2021  •  Ron Manners AO

To my amazement, during several visits to the former Soviet Union countries, I have noticed the lasting detrimental effect of their incomplete attempts …

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