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…
Brave browser makes the world of difference
I’ve switched to using the Brave browser and I’m impressed. It won’t surprise anybody to learn that I have serious…
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…
Journalism is in crisis and so is democracy
One of the great eyeopeners of the current Covid 19 “crisis” for those of us who still care is the…
Brendan Connell and his God
We were good mates I haven’t thought about Brendan Connell for decades. We were mates in primary school, when we…
Where did your dreams go
Where did your dreams go? I’m not talking about last night’s half remembered journey into never land. I’m talking about…