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Last gleaming of the liberal democratic age?

Australia’s media and politicians have eschewed the serious debates of the past to engage in an endless and senseless culture war, writes Malcolm King.

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The great liberal democratic experiment born from the American and French Revolutions is dying.

Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten (left) and Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, September 18, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING
Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten (left) and Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, September 18, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Reason is in retreat as political chaos marches on Britain, Western Europe, America and Australia.

Trust in politicians, financial institutions, the media and the church, has crumbled.

We lost our vision for Australia and forgot our history – or were never taught it. We no longer fight for the underdog.

We’re too…

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