Noam Chomsky: The Courage to Advocate for Truth and Peace Against the Odds
Noam Chomsky is here in Australia to receive the Sydney Peace Prize. Many who have resonated with the idea ‘Another World is Possible’ have read Chomsky’s books. I’ve just published a poem called ‘Infinite Possibilities is the New Knowledge of Leadership’. I would regard Noam Chomsky as a leader in citing his truth and drawing… Continue reading
The Refuge of Democracy is the Australian Solution to Refugees
My mother rang me tonight in tears about a 4 Corners ABC documentary on mandatory detention of refugees in Australia. The story was focussing on the humanitarian aspect of refugee detention and the mental illness that is arising from being incarcerated and not heard. They are held in jails and it is not surprising to… Continue reading
Canberra is the Last City or Another Lost City?
I was quite tired tonight but kept feeling to write a poem. I’ve found myself watching politics on the television. I am in Canberra afterall. Canberra is the capital of Australia. I watched the Prime Minister Julia Gillard hold a two day tax forum and I wondered if new ideas were possible given the business-as-usual… Continue reading
Sudan: Kingdom of Kush divided and conquered
I feel the message for Africa is divide and conquer. When they no longer allow external interests to co-opt and corrupt leaders and the community, when each see they are all indivisible under god, religion will not pull countries apart and decisions based on the good of all the people will be the real self… Continue reading
Rattling the Talisman Sabre of War Why Not Find Peace Together
This is a long blog. I felt inspired to explore this topic. I think it is a subject we all have to face but I would reinforce with understanding and compassion for all sides. People do what they do because they believe they are doing the right thing, for the most part, some of course… Continue reading
Cuba: Power of Community, Peak Oil and Change
I watched a documentary recently on Cuba and how its society adapted to the cessation of oil supplies from Russia (collapse of Soviet Union) and embargos undertaken by the US. Turns out the very external pressures forced Cuba to adapt to changes and become empowered as a community and exchange a high energy consuming economy… Continue reading