Ron Manners’ ideas 
and adventures

Articles: People

The Pointless Tragedy of War – Part I

In Europe and here in Australia My grandfather, W.G. Manners, wrote the below poem while he was reflecting on two of his sons...

Geoffrey Brennan, RIP

Sadly Australian economics and political philosopher Geoffrey Brennan has suddenly passed away from complications of acute leukemia. I was in Canberra recently, but...

Maureen Nathan, RIP (an Australian libertarian legend)

It’s with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Maureen Nathan last week after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Maureen’s...

P. J. O’Rourke, RIP

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

A Festive Poem 2021

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

What is there for kids to do in Kalgoorlie?

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...

Steven Horwitz – RIP

It’s with much sadness that we learned the news this week that Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise and “bleeding-heart libertarian” Steven Horwitz passed...

Sir Antony Fisher – from law breaker to knighthood!

Celebrating his birthday 28th June, 1915 Anyone can break some crazy law, clever people can change such a law, however it takes a...

Challenging our Shibboleths

A review of Mannerisms: 1985-2020 Former Liberal Leader of the Opposition, Bill Hassell AM, was kind enough to review my latest book Mannerisms:...

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