Politics as a Dream Caught by Reality: Cyclical History, Vico’s Philosophy, and the Populist Spiral
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
Ralph Babet expounds a Christian ideal without full consideration of the origins or tenets of his own faith.
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins
The disparity in the treatment of Frydenburg and Payman when addressing questions of dual citizenship highlights the underlying racism.
The Opposition Leader's position on immigration and diversity demonstrate his divisive intent, rather than support for diversity and inclusion.
An inclusive Australian society demands an end of the history wars.
The pattern of restrictive laws in Australia bears concerning similarities with the gradual decline of Germany toward the Nazi regime.
Every human life holds equal value, regardless of individual differences and is pivotal in ethical and legal frameworks.
The invasion of Gaza cannot be justified on military or moral grounds and is affront to international law.
Colonisation has left Australia devoid of Indigenous cultural traditions that benefit the economy and disadvantaged First Nations.
The horror of the Holocaust required many people to blindly accept propaganda and turn a blind to the evil perpetrated by the Nazis.
An imbalance in media ownership enables the political right to influence the terms of elections, setting the terms through amplifying cultural tensions.
Cronyism rigs economic benefits in favour of an inner circle or elites, shifting the costs onto those less privileged.
"He who shouts the loudest generally has the least to offer."
The politicisation of religion defeats its true purpose, leaving a shell with that fails to deliver its promises.
At its fundamental roots, democracy requires freedom of speech, but with a necessary tension to limit hate.
Peter Dutton's peddles a divisive narrative in his pursuit of power that ultimately serves the electorate poorly.
Resolving the Isreal-Palestine conflict requires understanding all sides of the matter, including the difference between Zionism and Judaism.