Scott Ritter: A Critical Analysis of the War in Iraq, WMDs and Future Implications
When I was on radio in Melbourne many years ago I was invited to a speech given by Scott Ritter the former UN Weapons Inspector in Iraq. It was an explosive lecture at the time and I aired it on radio.
I produced my own transcript as below. I met Scott Ritter the next… Continue reading
Are Universities Preparing Us For Work or Life?
This is a poem I felt inspired to write in response to the Humanities and Arts cuts at La Trobe University. I studied Peace Studies at this university and it was one of the most significant years of my life. I found out recently the Lecturer, an expert on Gandhi, retired and was not replaced.… Continue reading
US Forces in Australia: Are We Waiting for the Next Big Thing?
Today I sent a poem to Foreign Minister Bob Carr regarding the US visit of Hiliary Clinton to Perth on 13th November.
My inner feeling was that Australia could take on a peacemaking role and be a mediator. We saw that cultivated by Gareth Evans when he was Foreign Minister.
US Forces are building up… Continue reading
Mark Kennedy: Undercover Police Infiltrating Activists
I watched this story tonight about Mark Kennedy an undercover policeman known under the alias of Mark Stone who infiltrated activist groups across the UK and Europe. He spoke of his double life with a wife and children and a girlfriend for 4 years who he stated he loved. He regarded the activists… Continue reading
Would You Go to Work If You Had A Global Basic Income??
Would you go to work if you had a Global Basic Income (GBI)? I have worked in 400 workplaces and seldom met people who enjoyed their jobs. Many didn’t like those on welfare as deep down they were jealous of them not working. Yet work is sold to us as the goal of… Continue reading