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Puppet masters and useful idiots

16 September 2017

9:00 AM

16 September 2017

9:00 AM

A few years ago I returned to Sydney after nearly a life-time spent working in England. With my interest in politics undimmed, I joined and offered to help the local Liberals. I was flattered to be immediately snapped up, only later discovering that anyone with a pulse and $100 was equally welcomed.

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