DDR: From Kony to Clooney – Do War Crimes Matter when Visible?
As I felt to write about today’s arrest of George Clooney and the irony of George protesting against humanitarian abuses in Southern Sudan and the sight of him with plastic bind (handcuffs) as if he is the criminal. I am asking is protesting for humanity a crime. Apparently he broke police lines. My response to… Continue reading
Nuclear: Fukushima Radiation Seasons Reasons for Zero Nuclear Tolerance
A few days ago I had a feeling about the radiation in Japan, it just came into my mind as an issue. I just googled to find out that it is still leaking. I felt reflection around nuclear issues in respect of the Iranians and Israelis and the attempted bombing of Israeli’s by Iranians in… Continue reading
Is Political Democracy A Golden Goose?
I felt inspired to look at the boom and bust of our time. To find there is no golden goose.
IS POLITICAL DEMOCRACY A GOLDEN GOOSE?
What is political democracy?
What is expediency and raw power?
Political action committees,
Midnight sittings,
Profiting from actions that are political,
Behind the walls on the street,
Is not… Continue reading
Tim Flannery: Here On Earth Book Review
Professor Tim Flannery is a famous Australian biologist and Australian of the Year. He has raised awareness about the environmental issues and would be deemed a leader here in Australia.
I was just listening to the end of a Press Conference that took place September 2010 at the The National Press Club in Canberra. It… Continue reading
War is Indefensible Spending in 2012
The Bush legacy ended tonight. I found I was barracking for hope as I learned the US defence spending is being cut. I feel real intelligence has finally come to the table of Generals and kernels of wisdom. I give them a 5 star rating for their joint decision. I saw the Pentagon in a… Continue reading
De-Kleining Shock Doctrines?
I am sure Naomi Klein shocked the corporate elite. I read parts of this book and found it very courageous and driven by a concern of control expanded through shocks. In truth, no-one can be controlled for long, if they get wind of it, then you will see an angry public. We are witnessing public… Continue reading