Circling Tiananmen Square Chinese Warships Arrive in Australia
When I watched the documentary I reflected on the rise of totalitarianism here in Australia. I felt a similar feeling of truth speaking, community unity, loving my country and so on, as all people’s around the world do when confronted with oppression, pressured standards of living and a hunger for change.
In the… Continue reading
Toxic Forces Behind Poverty
Poverty is an economic externality and cultural belief in inequality. In truth all are equal. Equal opportunity is a misnomer. Always discrimination favours those who reflect what is deemed as conforming to economic interests, albeit profit maximising. Those who do not conform or provide economic value then they are increasingly excluded.
60 Minutes: Julie Bishop Speaking out About Politics
I have sat in the Australian Federal Parliament and I haven’t been impressed. I am a trainer in anti-bullying and I was concerned at the bullying I saw that hides behind Parliamentary Privilege. I remember looking around the room and wondering what the children thought of the performance. What struck me was… Continue reading
How Dark Money Can Elect Politician’s and Shape USA
The same questions asked by the US Congresswoman apply to Australia given the powerful influence of US interests here and the fact Australia is trending to follow the US model.
I found this Congresswoman by chance when I noticed a misogynist and ageism response to her speech, it inspired me to investigate her. I… Continue reading
Senator Fannings Speech: Full Transcript
The comments below are interesting. Should religion and Government be separated? Refer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state
For myself, there is no-one unacceptable in my world. I see fear responding with separation and anger. I see love responding with acceptance and understanding. I learned he is a Christian, clearly he forgot that Jesus promoted… Continue reading
The Israeli Lobby in the US
This is a powerful quote from my blog post below my video interview with a Holocaust survivor.
…Among the themes that the quotations superbly amplify are: the Jewish mandates to be a “light onto the nations” and to work for tikkun olam (the healing, repair, and perfecting of the world); the mitzvot to pursue justice… Continue reading