Why Not A Department of Peace & Democracy?
A Department of Peace & Democracy would be a new ministry where the focus is peace building rather than preparing for conflict.
Remember: What we focus on expands.
DEPARTMENT OF PEACE AND DEMOCRACY
Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese Philosopher (700BC) who believed in action, stated that… Continue reading
Children’s Parliaments Where Children Are Seen And Heard
I wonder what children’s would dream up for the World. I am sure it will astound adults. Children are not seen and heard still, even though they speak more, they are not acknowledged as equal participants at the table. The decisions of adults affect children, yet I feel adults can learn from… Continue reading
Re-modelling Politics into Citizens Representatives of the Future
I wrote this as a contemplation piece of what I would do if I had a voice. I had fun imagining the future. I guess all real change comes from desire, intention, allowance and surrender.
I would like to add that I am sure there are good politicians out there with good… Continue reading
World Peace: World Government, World Court and Peacekeepers?
“There will always be disagreements between nations, for disagreement is merely a sign – and a healthy one – of individuality. Violent resolution of disagreements, however, is a sign of extraordinary immaturity. There is no reason in the world why violent resolution cannot be avoided, given the willingness of nations to avoid… Continue reading
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
Unileaks: Uni’s Critical, Independent and Robust or Market Fundamentalism?
I was interested to see it called Unileaks, make me think of Wikileaks. I found myself pondering why leaks happen. The answer that came to mind was that democracy is not functioning in openness and visibility. I found this on the internet and it appears to reach beyond Australia. Thus it… Continue reading