Weekly Standard Contributor

Andrew Shearer

1 article 2009

Andrew Shearer contributed to The Weekly Standard, writing at least one piece for the magazine in 2009. His article "The Thrill Is Gone" suggested commentary on political or cultural disillusionment during the early Obama era.

The Thrill Is Gone

August 31, 2009 · Magazine

In 2007 China overtook Japan as Australia's largest trading partner. Australia has been selling raw materials to China as fast as it can dig them up and load them onto ships, generating jobs and revenue. More recently, demand from China has cushioned Australia from the worst effects of the global…