Even those with only the slightest interest in everyday Australian politics will have noticed that William Richard Shorten has “retired” from politics. It has been the story of the week. Seldom has so much been written on a man of such little consequence. Alas, I am about to add to it.
Great article and sadly its all too true. The university graduates I see are mostly functionally innumerate and illiterate, have never read a book outside of the prescribed texts and reading lists, have no curiosity and are not interested in life long learning, scholarship or knowledge. They specialize in their chosen field and have no knowledge about the broader culture and world they lived in.
A comprehensive overview of Shorten’s life and times. Has anyone else noticed the ‘f’ that is substituted for the ‘th’ sound in words like ‘with’ when he speaks. As a retired learning support teacher I tried to make sure that my students didn’t make that mistake. I am always suspicious when I hear that.
Great article and sadly its all too true. The university graduates I see are mostly functionally innumerate and illiterate, have never read a book outside of the prescribed texts and reading lists, have no curiosity and are not interested in life long learning, scholarship or knowledge. They specialize in their chosen field and have no knowledge about the broader culture and world they lived in.
Shitten should have a coat of arms with this written in Latin;
I don’t know what she [then Prime Minister Julia Gillard] said, but I agree with it”.
Amr
An excellent written resume of a career politician and the rewards on offer with no obvious talents
A comprehensive overview of Shorten’s life and times. Has anyone else noticed the ‘f’ that is substituted for the ‘th’ sound in words like ‘with’ when he speaks. As a retired learning support teacher I tried to make sure that my students didn’t make that mistake. I am always suspicious when I hear that.