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Eyeless in Gaza.
Perhaps the ruins of Gaza should never be cleared, but like other sites commemorating human barbarism , be left for future generations to walk through in appalled silence.
Perhaps the ruins of Gaza should never be cleared, but like other sites commemorating human barbarism , be left for future generations to walk through in appalled silence.
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Eyeless in Gaza.
Perhaps the ruins of Gaza should never be cleared, but like other sites commemorating human barbarism , be left for future generations to walk through in appalled silence.
Perhaps the ruins of Gaza should never be cleared, but like other sites commemorating human barbarism , be left for future generations to walk through in appalled silence.
Problem for US citizens is that as Trump gets more push back
Internationally and has to TACO, he will take his frustrations out domestically.
Internationally and has to TACO, he will take his frustrations out domestically.
January 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Problem for US citizens is that as Trump gets more push back
Internationally and has to TACO, he will take his frustrations out domestically.
Internationally and has to TACO, he will take his frustrations out domestically.
When I was a kid one thing that guaranteed you would be subject to relentless bullying was to be teachers pet.
Laws and an RC focussed on antisemitism do our fellow Jewish Aussies no favours.
Laws and an RC focussed on antisemitism do our fellow Jewish Aussies no favours.
January 21, 2026 at 2:12 AM
When I was a kid one thing that guaranteed you would be subject to relentless bullying was to be teachers pet.
Laws and an RC focussed on antisemitism do our fellow Jewish Aussies no favours.
Laws and an RC focussed on antisemitism do our fellow Jewish Aussies no favours.
Prediction: Trump invades Greenland. Population protests against the military occupation . Trump sends in DHS to “maintain order” . Gaza Arctic version.
January 20, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Prediction: Trump invades Greenland. Population protests against the military occupation . Trump sends in DHS to “maintain order” . Gaza Arctic version.
The problem in Iran and the US is the same . There is always a significant minority in any society who if given a uniform and free license by the government, will happily maim, kill and rape their fellow citizens. The function of proper governance is to ensure they never get that opportunity.
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The problem in Iran and the US is the same . There is always a significant minority in any society who if given a uniform and free license by the government, will happily maim, kill and rape their fellow citizens. The function of proper governance is to ensure they never get that opportunity.
Truth is our duopoly understands that behind the Zionist lobby stands the Israeli regime and behind the Israeli regime stands the Trump regime, and the government is unwilling to confront that power structure. Our democracy, culture and freedoms will be sacrificed , unless we stand up to them.
January 14, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Truth is our duopoly understands that behind the Zionist lobby stands the Israeli regime and behind the Israeli regime stands the Trump regime, and the government is unwilling to confront that power structure. Our democracy, culture and freedoms will be sacrificed , unless we stand up to them.
Free speech is one thing . But the actions of the Zionist lobby in Australia, perhaps unintentionally, threaten to destroy Australias intellectual
Life, the arts, public broadcasting and much of our higher education system. It will not however deter the neoNazis .
Life, the arts, public broadcasting and much of our higher education system. It will not however deter the neoNazis .
January 11, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Free speech is one thing . But the actions of the Zionist lobby in Australia, perhaps unintentionally, threaten to destroy Australias intellectual
Life, the arts, public broadcasting and much of our higher education system. It will not however deter the neoNazis .
Life, the arts, public broadcasting and much of our higher education system. It will not however deter the neoNazis .
Can anyone tell me what distinguishes the actions of the Iranian regime from those of the US regime . Ie if the protests in the US reach the scale of those in IRAN does anyone doubt that Trump will order ICE to shoot at will.
January 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Can anyone tell me what distinguishes the actions of the Iranian regime from those of the US regime . Ie if the protests in the US reach the scale of those in IRAN does anyone doubt that Trump will order ICE to shoot at will.
I see that Albanese “sends his thoughts “ to those who have listened to their homes and livelihoods in Victorias’ fires. Be better if his government was more proactive on climate change. Although frankly that ship has largely sailed , the rear guard action is keeping some of Australia habitable.
January 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
I see that Albanese “sends his thoughts “ to those who have listened to their homes and livelihoods in Victorias’ fires. Be better if his government was more proactive on climate change. Although frankly that ship has largely sailed , the rear guard action is keeping some of Australia habitable.
90% of the population of Greenland is Inuit. Can’t see them willingly signing up to become a colony of a white supremacist ultra right wing US regime.
January 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
90% of the population of Greenland is Inuit. Can’t see them willingly signing up to become a colony of a white supremacist ultra right wing US regime.
So EJAC want to pick their own commissioner ; and presumably set the terms of reference.
January 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
So EJAC want to pick their own commissioner ; and presumably set the terms of reference.
Truth is Australia is a relic of Empire. Only belatedly have we begun to try to find a place in SE Asia rather than 100% looking to the Anglosphere, and AUKUS is a huge step backwards. As global power shifts our options are becoming increasingly limited.
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Truth is Australia is a relic of Empire. Only belatedly have we begun to try to find a place in SE Asia rather than 100% looking to the Anglosphere, and AUKUS is a huge step backwards. As global power shifts our options are becoming increasingly limited.
So far all the call s for an RC have been rather vague. If set up what is the remit. Duplication of the ongoing investigation into the security services would seem futile. Be interested to hear what eg ley has in mind ?
January 2, 2026 at 3:32 AM
So far all the call s for an RC have been rather vague. If set up what is the remit. Duplication of the ongoing investigation into the security services would seem futile. Be interested to hear what eg ley has in mind ?
If anyone can explain how a RC into criticism of Israeli government policy will make Australians , particularly our Jewish fellow citizens safer , I’ll be fascinated to hear from you.
January 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
If anyone can explain how a RC into criticism of Israeli government policy will make Australians , particularly our Jewish fellow citizens safer , I’ll be fascinated to hear from you.
Once again an RC that focusses on antisemitism as the only form
Of racism in Australia will
Be a disaster. Racism is endemic. Eg a Greek colleague of mine in his 50s now Aussie born and bred, recalls growing up being called”wogboy”,and let’s not forget FN deaths in custody. Etc etc.
Of racism in Australia will
Be a disaster. Racism is endemic. Eg a Greek colleague of mine in his 50s now Aussie born and bred, recalls growing up being called”wogboy”,and let’s not forget FN deaths in custody. Etc etc.
January 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Once again an RC that focusses on antisemitism as the only form
Of racism in Australia will
Be a disaster. Racism is endemic. Eg a Greek colleague of mine in his 50s now Aussie born and bred, recalls growing up being called”wogboy”,and let’s not forget FN deaths in custody. Etc etc.
Of racism in Australia will
Be a disaster. Racism is endemic. Eg a Greek colleague of mine in his 50s now Aussie born and bred, recalls growing up being called”wogboy”,and let’s not forget FN deaths in custody. Etc etc.
If there is broad based RC into
racism in Australia including “the right to be a bigot” (remember the right wing outrage over 18c) fine. One narrowly focussed on antisemitism would be a disaster for race relations in Australia.
racism in Australia including “the right to be a bigot” (remember the right wing outrage over 18c) fine. One narrowly focussed on antisemitism would be a disaster for race relations in Australia.
December 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If there is broad based RC into
racism in Australia including “the right to be a bigot” (remember the right wing outrage over 18c) fine. One narrowly focussed on antisemitism would be a disaster for race relations in Australia.
racism in Australia including “the right to be a bigot” (remember the right wing outrage over 18c) fine. One narrowly focussed on antisemitism would be a disaster for race relations in Australia.
Trumps weak response to Chinas current military exercises is simply encouraging Xi to aggressively pursue reunification.
Just as he is giving Putin carte Blanche in Europe.
Wait till he realises a “reunited”China will control most of the world’s computer chip supply.
Just as he is giving Putin carte Blanche in Europe.
Wait till he realises a “reunited”China will control most of the world’s computer chip supply.
December 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Trumps weak response to Chinas current military exercises is simply encouraging Xi to aggressively pursue reunification.
Just as he is giving Putin carte Blanche in Europe.
Wait till he realises a “reunited”China will control most of the world’s computer chip supply.
Just as he is giving Putin carte Blanche in Europe.
Wait till he realises a “reunited”China will control most of the world’s computer chip supply.
If a royal commission narrowly focussed on antisemitism it would be disaster, for Australian Jews in particular. Other groups eg First Nations (deaths in custody) , and Muslims (Christchurch mosque massacre by an Aussie white supremacist) , will ask why is only one minority being singled out ?
December 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
If a royal commission narrowly focussed on antisemitism it would be disaster, for Australian Jews in particular. Other groups eg First Nations (deaths in custody) , and Muslims (Christchurch mosque massacre by an Aussie white supremacist) , will ask why is only one minority being singled out ?
With regards to “prior rights to Greenland” by 1100 Viking Greenland was a thriving Danish colony , one of the main settlements , Gardar has its own cathedral and a bishop. It was gradually undone by over exploitation of the environment by European farming practices and the medieval cold spell.
December 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
With regards to “prior rights to Greenland” by 1100 Viking Greenland was a thriving Danish colony , one of the main settlements , Gardar has its own cathedral and a bishop. It was gradually undone by over exploitation of the environment by European farming practices and the medieval cold spell.
Given the Trump regimes sanctions against Europeans trying to limit the power of US social media giants , how long before they come after the Australian governments under 16 social media ban ?
December 25, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Given the Trump regimes sanctions against Europeans trying to limit the power of US social media giants , how long before they come after the Australian governments under 16 social media ban ?
I have a question re the LNPs demand for a Royal Commission on our security services. If it’s held in public are we not exposing ourselves to every enemy and bad actor globally? If it’s held in camera and even the final report is secret, how does that reassure the public?
December 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I have a question re the LNPs demand for a Royal Commission on our security services. If it’s held in public are we not exposing ourselves to every enemy and bad actor globally? If it’s held in camera and even the final report is secret, how does that reassure the public?
Breaking news all memorials on the mall have been renamed The Trump memorial. Leavitt when asked “ Abraham who ?”
December 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Breaking news all memorials on the mall have been renamed The Trump memorial. Leavitt when asked “ Abraham who ?”
Yes and all those right wingers shouting about “the right to be a bigot “ when opposing 18c. Now demanding monitoring of every communication for “hate speech” .
December 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Yes and all those right wingers shouting about “the right to be a bigot “ when opposing 18c. Now demanding monitoring of every communication for “hate speech” .
So why transgender health care is under increasing attack, gender assignment surgery on infants born intersex, even when there is no medical problem, goes on as it has for decades with no protest or commentary. None of this is remotely rational .
December 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So why transgender health care is under increasing attack, gender assignment surgery on infants born intersex, even when there is no medical problem, goes on as it has for decades with no protest or commentary. None of this is remotely rational .
What does the ordinary Aussie Jew feel about solutions that select them as a minority for hyper protection eg 10 years jail for any statement perceived as anti semitic . Will shining a spotlight on them as special increase the sympathy following the appalling attack at Bondi?
December 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
What does the ordinary Aussie Jew feel about solutions that select them as a minority for hyper protection eg 10 years jail for any statement perceived as anti semitic . Will shining a spotlight on them as special increase the sympathy following the appalling attack at Bondi?