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Robert McNamara: The Fog of Beliefs Lead to War

I watched this documentary last night and it is recommended viewing. It was very interesting learning the lessons of conflict and war from Robert McNamara, the former US Defence Secretary well known for his role directing the Vietnam war. A detailed Wikipedia overview is provided below the video.

First I will provide my own observations.… Continue reading

Eddie Mabo: Crown or Native Land?

This is a tribute to Eddie Mabo. 

It seems to me that terra nullius extinguished the rights of native people because they didn’t have an idea of ownership as they were not considered civilised.  Their connection to the land was so deep they saw the land as themselves, their cultural dreaming was inspired… Continue reading

Mohandas Gandhi

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

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