Susan AKA Peacefull
Smiling through Depression
This is an excellent video and it speaks about Robin Williams death. It talks to mental health and the fact people go through very difficult times. What is concerning is that people are largely non responsive. When I went through this I was astounded that there was no response.
The issue of abuse,… Continue reading
Australia Stuck between a Rock (US) and Hard Place (China)?
My first feeling on learning about the Australian/US war games and the China/Russia war games (Sept 11) turned to Australia rather than a mediator to assist countries who are building up in tension due to territorialism, power postures and interests – Australia plays with both sides seeking to find advantage economically and drawn to power.… Continue reading
Israeli Historian Speaking His Historical Truth About Israel
An Israeli historian speaks of ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. He speaks of a Crime Against Humanity. He speaks about human suffering and he is concerned that those engaged in crimes are immune. In Hard Talk the interviewer asks how he can link Holocaust to Genocide in Gaza? He speaks of an evil… Continue reading
Democracy in Israel Says Miko Peled The General’s Son from IDF to peacemaker
Miko Peled (born 1961 in Jerusalem) is an Israeli-American activist, author, and karate instructor. He is author of the books The General’s Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine[1] and Injustice: The Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five.[2] He is also an international speaker.… Continue reading
Can a 9 Year Old Make a Human Rights Statement Symbolically in a Democracy?
This is my view.
In our anthem are the words “We are young and free” and importantly “Advance Australia Fair” – are we doing that for the indigenous is an important question given the Deaths in Custody, the Stolen Generation, White Australia Policy and so on. Are we being fair to a child who… Continue reading