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What I wished I’d known at 45
It was a question, asking for advice, I think. I’m old, much older than 45, so the question may well have been asking for guidance or advice. Can you tell me one thing you know […]
Year: 2025
Politics
Frail Egos and Sandpit Colonialism: Australia, the United States and Invading Iraq
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard is in the news again. The release of Australian cabinet documents from 2004 – a supposed treat for historians of Australian history each new year – has been given […]
Politics
Democracy: Party or Independents?
The rise of independent members of parliament and the interest in having more raises intriguing questions. I like the idea of independent representatives as law makers but it does throw up challenges when forming government […]
Politics
Postcards from the Post-election American Apocalypse
Drones Drones are the flavor of the month. Every US media outlet is currently obsessed with drones whizzing through the urban nightscape. As thick as houseflies, journalists gather in giddy packs around selected NooJoysee citizens. […]
Satire
When You Can’t Say “Merry Christmas”!
Someone just told me that it was inappropriate to say, “Merry Christmas.” I told them that it’s a free country and that I can say what I like and I won’t be dictated to by […]
AIM Extra
Ignoring a Leopard’s Spots: The UK, Syria and Courting Dictators
Moral evangelists in power preaching about democracy and human rights resemble dowdy advocates of family values. When given a chance, they will wander, leaving their principles aside like unwanted impediments. This was certainly the case […]
Politics
The ugly side of politics
Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record […]
Politics
Is it realistic for Donald Trump to boast of a quick peace deal for Ukraine?
Donald Trump has made so many promises on what he will quickly achieve once he takes office as President. The one about ending the Ukraine war in 24 hours probably gained him support from quite […]
Politics
Dutton’s Double Standard
During the end of year ‘silly season’ the Victorian Branch of the ALP put up a post on FaceBook that apparently targeted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s wife. The cries of outrage from the News Corp […]
Politics
This Is Our Moment: A Call to Reclaim Democracy and Secure a Better Future for all Australians
By Sue Barrett The two-party system has failed us. It’s time for people-powered politics to deliver a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable future for everyone. I don’t know where you are right now and how […]