Media

It is a Grim World (Grunwald) When Violence is Defended

 

I couldn’t sleep and got up to write something on my blog to find this issue of US Time Senior Correspondent Mike Grunwald making news in respect of a Tweet expressing his desire to write a defence of a drone strike on Australian, Julian Assange. I then discuss an Australian Chris Lane a… Continue reading

Dear Daily Mail’s Misogyny

This is a video from Amanda Palmer a singer in London who’s breast came out of her bra and that was the only aspect of her performance the Daily Mail reported. This song is expressing a protest about misogyny in the media.

It is a courageous song. She stands naked before truth. I respect her… Continue reading

Surveillance Cameras Recording Random Acts of Kindness

It all depends on what we want to highlight in the media. There are many more random acts of kindness that are never mentioned. Instead the public is fed on constant fear where they believe the world is a hostile place.

As a clown I’ve been involved in so many random acts of kindness and… Continue reading

Alan Jones: Freedom of Speech or Bullying?

I felt moved to comment on this controversy over Alan Jones and his comment that the Prime Minister’s father had died of “shame” because of the political “lies” she told. Of course unsubstantiated, insensitive and negative. Yet this is the world of talk back radio where it seems target practice is what gets the ratings.… Continue reading

The Set Top Box: Illusion or Reality?

 

THE SET TOP BOX – ILLUSION OR REALITY?

 

Violence on T.V.,

Is it you or is it me,

Uni-directional,

Bi-directional,

Which comes first?

Is it violence then aggression?

Aggression in suspension,

Waiting for the moment of liberation,

Looking for a symbol,

To set it free,

To unleash its forces on you and me.… Continue reading

Is It Okay To Market Violence to Children?

A friend and myself decided to go to a movie tonight. I am not watching videos or television much so I am very sensitised to violence. We went and saw Prometheus, a story, if you could call it that, about humans going into space to search out their ancient origins. I won’t go much into… Continue reading

Mohandas Gandhi

“Nobody can hurt me without my permission.”

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