Just when we thought 2020 was finished, 2021 got off to a foreboding start as Americans attacked their own capitol building in scenes reminiscent of some third world coup. Fortunately, it was completely unsuccessful. Trump has ignominiously left office with a whimper rather than any fanfare. Still, it is worth reviewing this coup/insurrection attempt by […]
Foreign
Do unto refugees
Deterring and imprisoning asylum seekers is gaining popularity in the western world. Punishment by separation of children from parents now has occurred in both Australia and America invoking community backlash. Many are unaware such practices have a long history in both countries. America forthwith will follow Australia’s indefinite detention practices, even as Trump repudiates his […]
Right or Left – the invasion of the neo-liberal agenda.
Identifying bipartisan values within in our polarised political class is hard. Common ground is elusive not only because the values represented by politics have changed, but discerning the truth in an alternative fact world, filled with propaganda, is problematic. What values do our politicians really hold, as opposed to what they say, they do? What […]
MOAB meets Afghanistan
America once again participates in its favourite past-time of bombing countries that can in no way retaliate. There is a word that describes people who act that way, but the name alludes me. It’s not just Trump or republicans for whom this is an engaging “sport”, as the last few administrations have bombed the “proverbial” […]
Cuba – farewell to Fidel
The passing of Fidel Castro marks a change that a generation the grew up with the drama of the missile crisis through to the first visit by an American President to Cuba. A period of history of high drama and political upheaval, he will be remembered by a diverse range of opinions. This is just […]
Trump – fascist or fascistic?
Philosophically changing landscape. Just before the election, President elect Donald Trump, published his intentions for his first 100 days in office. It is insular and sequestered towards his take on focused American interests. From building walls to encouraging non-renewable pollution builders like shale, oil, natural gas and coal, which will result in undermining climate rectification. […]
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Violent Christian terrorist shoots innocent civilians!
Robert Dear is yet another White Christian Extremist that joins the pantheon of former White Christian terrorists in the bombing and shooting civilians in America. In spite of all the anxiety permeating American (and most western societies), it is still true to say the largest terrorist threat that successfully carries out regular acts of terror […]
911
The “War on Terror” The “War on Terror” conscripted Australia into a prolonged battle on the other side of the world which – despite the protests of thousands of Australians –our PM, John Howard, threw soldiers and armaments (often bought from America) into it. The mythology of “Weapons of Mass Destruction” – long since repudiated […]
Aylan
When will we understand? Our gulags need be canned! When will we open the doors? And release the prisoners of wars! When will we try to seek? To raise our voice and speak! When will we find the truth? Hidden by lies uncouth! When will we acknowledge our race? Has to answer a criminal case! […]