Australian, husband, father, thinker, dreamer, guitarist, music producer, biker, wanna-be writer, pro-feminist, progressive, ally of the marginalised, friend of the voiceless and humble student of life and faith. Among other things.
Often when a person of substance dies the internet is full of their quotes and wisdom. Or good deeds. So, in the wake of his tragic and unnecessary death, what is it about quoting Charlie Kirk's own words, or highlighting the ideas he so vigorously promoted, that now so upsets his supporters? 🤔
September 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Often when a person of substance dies the internet is full of their quotes and wisdom. Or good deeds. So, in the wake of his tragic and unnecessary death, what is it about quoting Charlie Kirk's own words, or highlighting the ideas he so vigorously promoted, that now so upsets his supporters? 🤔
There's a difference between someone who wants a real conversation and someone who just wants to win a debate. You don't have to turn up to every argument you're invited to. Just say your piece and leave it there. Internet trolls hate being ignored, and much like narcissists, they die in a vacuum.
September 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
There's a difference between someone who wants a real conversation and someone who just wants to win a debate. You don't have to turn up to every argument you're invited to. Just say your piece and leave it there. Internet trolls hate being ignored, and much like narcissists, they die in a vacuum.
Australia has the Fair Work Act 2009 which says employees can't be unfairly dismissed from their jobs. This protection is a core part of Australian workplace law. USA - look and learn!
August 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Australia has the Fair Work Act 2009 which says employees can't be unfairly dismissed from their jobs. This protection is a core part of Australian workplace law. USA - look and learn!
When people say musicians, or other artists, should "Stay out of Politics", they miss the point entirely. Politics, speaking truth to power, calling out injustice; these are pretty much the central purposes of art, poetry, music. The "entertainment" aspect is simply the economic distortion of this.
June 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
When people say musicians, or other artists, should "Stay out of Politics", they miss the point entirely. Politics, speaking truth to power, calling out injustice; these are pretty much the central purposes of art, poetry, music. The "entertainment" aspect is simply the economic distortion of this.
I appreciate not understanding Welcome to Country. That's ignorance; an opportunity for education. It's wilful ignorance, to be "entitled to my opinion" without any curiosity, that's troubling. Not implicit (unknown), but explicit (known) bias. Choosing racism. It can't be called anything else.
April 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
I appreciate not understanding Welcome to Country. That's ignorance; an opportunity for education. It's wilful ignorance, to be "entitled to my opinion" without any curiosity, that's troubling. Not implicit (unknown), but explicit (known) bias. Choosing racism. It can't be called anything else.
I'm not catholic, but can't help but respect this man who tried to lead his church in a more progressive direction. Many say he didn't go far enough. I pray his successor continues his work. RIP Pope Francis: "A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just".
April 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I'm not catholic, but can't help but respect this man who tried to lead his church in a more progressive direction. Many say he didn't go far enough. I pray his successor continues his work. RIP Pope Francis: "A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just".
Vote like your best mate is indigenous, your daughter is gay, your uncle is on NDIS, your brother is on the poverty line, your neighbour is an immigrant and your kids have to live on this planet for decades after you leave.
March 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Vote like your best mate is indigenous, your daughter is gay, your uncle is on NDIS, your brother is on the poverty line, your neighbour is an immigrant and your kids have to live on this planet for decades after you leave.
Greens Adam Bandt has urged the federal govt to walk away from the AUKUS pact with the USA, warning that dealing with Donald Trump puts a target on Australia's back.
The Greens are open to a formal agreement with Labor in the event of a hung parliament in the upcoming 2025 election.
White Supremacy, Christian Nationalism, Dominionism, Caste Superiority, Misogyny, Patriarchy, American Exceptionalism, Authoritarianism, Oligarchy, Fascism, Colonialism, Fundamentalism, Racism. We taught, and read, about these things so we would recognise them, but so many have been asleep. 😥
March 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
White Supremacy, Christian Nationalism, Dominionism, Caste Superiority, Misogyny, Patriarchy, American Exceptionalism, Authoritarianism, Oligarchy, Fascism, Colonialism, Fundamentalism, Racism. We taught, and read, about these things so we would recognise them, but so many have been asleep. 😥
It's not for any of us to say if someone is a real Christian or not, people can call themselves whatever they want, but if they behave exactly like "just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me", well, you might as well stand in a garage and call yourself a car.
March 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It's not for any of us to say if someone is a real Christian or not, people can call themselves whatever they want, but if they behave exactly like "just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me", well, you might as well stand in a garage and call yourself a car.
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.