Without the Foot Soldiers, There Could Have Been No Holocaust
The horror of the Holocaust required many people to blindly accept propaganda and turn a blind to the evil perpetrated by the Nazis.
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March 20, 2025
Corporate responsibility / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Propaganda
Culture Wars in Australia: The Right Wing as Primary Instigator
An imbalance in media ownership enables the political right to influence the terms of elections, setting the terms through amplifying cultural tensions.
March 19, 2025
Accountability / Corporate profit / Corporate responsibility / Corruption / Discrimination / Government / Rule of Law
How Cronyism Works: Power, Privilege, and the Burden of Cost
Cronyism rigs economic benefits in favour of an inner circle or elites, shifting the costs onto those less privileged.
March 14, 2025
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Refugees
Peter Dutton’s Bombast and the Caravan ‘Terrorist’ Plot
"He who shouts the loudest generally has the least to offer."
March 12, 2025
When Religion Gets Hijacked: A Spiritual Perspective
The politicisation of religion defeats its true purpose, leaving a shell with that fails to deliver its promises.
March 8, 2025
Democracy versus freedom of speech: Where tolerance draws the line
At its fundamental roots, democracy requires freedom of speech, but with a necessary tension to limit hate.
March 7, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Diversity / Environment / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda
The Division of Dutton: Short-Term Targets over Long-term Repercussions
Peter Dutton's peddles a divisive narrative in his pursuit of power that ultimately serves the electorate poorly.
March 6, 2025
The Difference Between Zionism and Judaism: Ideology versus Faith
Resolving the Isreal-Palestine conflict requires understanding all sides of the matter, including the difference between Zionism and Judaism.
March 5, 2025
The Value of Every Life: Unlocking Humanity’s True Potential
Every act of kindness, no matter how small, adds up to a ripple effect that can change the world.
March 4, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Racism / Rule of Law
Self-interest and the Web of Lies: When Democracy Fails
To place a person above or outside the law is to undermine democracy.
March 3, 2025
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Hypocrisy / Propaganda / Refugee Policy
The Australian Jewish Association and Peter Dutton: Provoking Division
Peter Dutton exploits emotive, divisive tropes regarding immigration and race, with the current antisemitism debate being the latest grist for his mill.
February 26, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Propaganda / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
Discrimination in Australia: The Hypocrisy of the Vested Interest
Indigenous people in Australia are afforded far less support than any other group, despite failures to Close the Gap.
February 24, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Racism / Respect / White Australia
Multiculturalism in Australia: Pillar of Strength or Source of Division?
The many benefits of multiculturalism are threatened by divisive rhetoric, which must be challenged and exposed for its destructive intent.
February 21, 2025
Commonwealth Government / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Propaganda
Peter Dutton: The Opposition Leader Playing from the Populist Handbook
Peter Dutton is a populist, drawing from the classic playbook asserting that he is the common man's friend. But does the electorate believe rhetoric?
February 20, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights
Allegations of Racism Against Peter Dutton: An Analysis
The allegations against Peter Dutton are emblematic of broader societal tensions.
February 17, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law
Law, Racism, and Power Abuse: An Examination of Institutional Failures in Australia
Preamble This article responds to a vile, racist comment left on my website by a self-described white supremacist using the pseudonym “Don’t Like Abos.” Highly original. The comment read: “Look,…
February 16, 2025
Accountability / ACT Government / Australian Federal Police / Commonwealth Government / Corruption / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Domestic Law / Government / Justice / Law Enforcement / Police
Economic Terrorism: The Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police
Politicisation of the Australian Federal Police biases law enforcement, diverting the drivers from community service and underpinning unprofessional behaviour.
February 13, 2025
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / Equality of opportunity / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Shared humanity / United Nations / Xenophobia
The Complexities of Human Rights in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Dual Perspective
The Thread That Binds UsWe walk beneath the same wide sky, No matter where or how or why. Our hearts beat out a common tune, A melody under the sun…
February 12, 2025
The Price of Justice: Closing the Gap Between Ideals and Reality
Access to justice is hampered by financial means for the majority, but there are ways to address the disparity.
February 10, 2025
Hate Speech: Impact on Society, Individuals and Democracy
Hate speech in modern society refreshes societal tensions that lead to intolerance and violence, but there are strategies to combat it.
January 31, 2025