Bob Brown: Envisaging Global Representative Democracy
I read a very cynical opinion piece in The Australian today. The Australian would be regarded as right wing media. What caught my attention was Bob Brown and Global Democracy. Now what was fun reading the opinion piece was the disbelief in such a concept and resistance to words like ‘Earthians’ and… Continue reading
George Soros: Financial Turmoil in Europe and the United States
George Soros is an interesting leader, one who has played the markets and influenced countries through moving funds around. Yet is a strong advocate for open societies. He saw how private interests operated along self interest and he came to realise the importance of democracy not as a catchphrase but a foundation to an open… Continue reading
The Common Good of Freedom
THE COMMON GOOD OF FREEDOM
Tsunamis of change,
Where every eye looks,
People are re-writing the rule books,
For they are rising up like the phoenix,
In movements of change,
Where compassion leads humanity,
By the heart,
And the chains of control fall away,
decoupling the ramparts,
As the fortresses of kings and… Continue reading
Australian Politics: Meaningful Democracy Asks Real Questions Ahead of Time
This poem was inspired by the latest political intrigue here in Australia. I am not political at all, yet when I speak openly and question, people would assess I am, for they may determine I seek influence, when I don’t. Yet I am playing with my freedom of speech, to find my voice in a… Continue reading
The Water Gate of Possibilities for Living Intelligence
I am staying at a friends place. I had a look through the DVD’s and found Robert Redford, the title was All The President’s Men. I didn’t realise the DVD I pulled out was about Watergate.
I recall years ago when I was on radio, I recorded an interview with John Dean who was the… Continue reading
Is Political Democracy A Golden Goose?
I felt inspired to look at the boom and bust of our time. To find there is no golden goose.
IS POLITICAL DEMOCRACY A GOLDEN GOOSE?
What is political democracy?
What is expediency and raw power?
Political action committees,
Midnight sittings,
Profiting from actions that are political,
Behind the walls on the street,
Is not… Continue reading