Why Writing About Politics is an Exercise in Futility
Over the past five years so, I’ve spent a lot of time writing about politics. I don’t see the point…
Assange Extradition Decision Surprises and Teases
Regular readers know that I’m a passionate supporter of Julian Assange and his efforts to expose the criminal underbelly of…
Buying and selling the lie
Lets be honest. We all lie. Even if it’s only to ourselves. Nobody’s perfect. Lying is part of being human.…
Division by design
The politics of division are as old as politics itself. Variations of the divide and conquer model have been used…
All dogma is dangerous – religious or otherwise
I was educated in a catholic school and subjected to catholic dogma constantly. Fortunately at that time there was sufficient…
Victimhood – a cultivated state of mind
According to the Cambridge dictionary victimhood is: the condition of having been hurt, damaged, or made to suffer, especially when you want people to feel sorry for you because of this or use…
Why I believe Trump will win in November
Just three days before the 2016 US election I told a fellow ALP member, “I believe Trump will win.” He…
Does the media cycle kill stories deliberately?
Have you noticed how the media cycle never follows through on a story? Is that deliberate or is just the…
Philanthropy can be a trojan horse
At first glance, philanthropy appears to be a noble practice. It often is. Particularly when done at a local level.…
Australian Media Silent for 407 Days on Julian Assange
The Australian media seems transfixed by events unfolding in the United States. Seemingly addicted to propaganda mainstream outlets like CNN…