Carew ‘I Hope Well’
I visited Carew Castle and actually saw the back of a man and my mother said this man looked like my uncle. When we approached him it turned out he was a relative. His face didn’t reflect our family but his body shape did. I thought about genetics and how we are all… Continue reading
Secrecy: Watergate
Warfare in politics comes to mind. It is interesting when one sees enemies not democratic process as the modus operandi. The power of ambition, the egoic focus on self interest, the threats and corruption that seem to be ever present in politics in our world. It makes me wonder what is democracy?… Continue reading
Gareth Evans and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
Gareth’s ideals and words are important if we wish to find peace in this world. We have to take responsibility. Every man, woman and child.
Interview with Professor Gareth Evans: A Responsibility to Protect
Another notable interviewee was Gareth Evans, a former Foreign Minister of Australia for eight years, and President Emeritus… Continue reading
Whistleblowers: Major Douglas Rokke
Another Whistleblower who spoke in Melbourne Australia and I sat in on an interview at a local radio station. He was my first interviewee perhaps reflecting the tone of what I was to learn over a number of years. I learned about the military imperative to win wars and the lack of humanity. I learned… Continue reading
Whistleblowers: Scott Ritter
I met Scott Ritter and spent time listening to his lecture and then afterwards, talking with him. It was the first time I meet a spy. It was fascinating as I am a peace clown and he is a soldier. You couldn’t have two more different people come together. He taught me about the importance… Continue reading
A Solution to Corruption and Secrecy is Deep Democracy
The apathy of society is due to all people not receiving education in Deep Democracy and the realisation of human rights. The Worldwork Paradigm is an excellent approach to training in democracy. The author of this process is Arny Mindell who wrote the book Leader as Martial Artist. An overview is provided… Continue reading