Close Relationship Between Politician Tony Abbott and Media Mogul Murdoch
Again the words ‘real democracy’ come into my mind and the realisation that we do not have one. I read article after article of how those in power are influenced by the wealthy elite. If they are media moguls they can make or break careers due to their editorial power. There should be laws… Continue reading
Is Racism Infiltrating Australian Politics?
I am watching a documentary on the One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson learning about her right wing politics. She spoke of anti-multiculturalism, anti-Asian, anti-Muslim. She stated she wanted the Australia of her childhood. She believed Australia would be swamped. She didn’t like homosexuals either. She used the word equality but she didn’t understand that… Continue reading
Australia’s Human Rights, Counter Terrorism and Peace Building Alternatives
The Australian Government has announced holding suspects of terrorism to 14 days without a magistrate. The sedition laws are particularly noteworthy. This has implications for freedom of speech which may raise issues that are not supportive of the government, particularly if there is concern about illegality as what was seen in the Iraq war.… Continue reading
Is the UK Government Investing in Defence or Democracy?
It is interesting that a democratic government is selling to countries that are repressive. It brings up the issue of profit over people and whether democratic governments believe in democracy. Imagine if governments understood that the money spent on the military could be diverted to humanitarian efforts such as the civilians suffering in places like… Continue reading
Is the Australian Postal Vote on Marriage Equality Representative or for Other Interests?
From the beginning of this discussion I have been astounded at the waste of taxpayers money to the tune of $122 million spent on a postal vote asking if homosexual people should have the right to marriage – YES/NO. It is an extraordinary question in a democracy which is supposed to be about equality,… Continue reading
Does the Media Report or Make the News of the World?
The questions arose:
What right does any individual have to decide who… Continue reading