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Shared humanity

Epic Convergence
Corporate profit / Culture / Democracy / Government / Shared humanity

Epic Convergence

Gather, oh gentlemen, in this bloodied hall.

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November 11, 2024
Acknowledge My Humanity
Culture / Respect / Shared humanity

Acknowledge My Humanity

I am the unheard echo of stories, I too am human.

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November 7, 2024
Reflecting on the Legacy of Climate Promises
Environment / Shared humanity

Reflecting on the Legacy of Climate Promises

Climate change is now. There is no more time for empty pledges.

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November 5, 2024
Never Again, Yet Again We Witness
Genocide / Human Rights / Racism / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

Never Again, Yet Again We Witness

"Never again" must be our all.

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October 30, 2024
The Influence of Leadership Remarks on Racial Tensions
Accountability / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

The Influence of Leadership Remarks on Racial Tensions

Engaging in constructive dialogue, promoting inclusivity, and supporting policies that dismantle systemic racism is vital in countering the divisive rhetoric that may emerge from influential voices.

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October 25, 2024
The Human Face Of Jesus
Human Rights / Shared humanity

The Human Face Of Jesus

In the quiet hills where the olive trees sway, A gentle voice whispers at break of day.

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October 10, 2024
Arguments for Palestinian Sovereignty
Equality of opportunity / Human Rights / International Law / Respect / Shared humanity / United Nations

Arguments for Palestinian Sovereignty

The path toward a lasting and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will require courage, compromise and a commitment to peace transcending the historical grievances of both peoples.

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October 9, 2024
The Perils of Passivity: Sophie Scholl’s Profound Insight
Sophie Scholl
Culture / Democracy / Discrimination/Racism / Justice / Respect / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

The Perils of Passivity: Sophie Scholl’s Profound Insight

The real damage is done by those who choose to remain silent.

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October 5, 2024
Hypothetical Conversation between Kofi Annan and Elie Wiesel on Human Rights
Dialogue for peace
Discrimination / Human Rights / Justice / Respect / Shared humanity / Xenophobia

Hypothetical Conversation between Kofi Annan and Elie Wiesel on Human Rights

While we may not have all the answers, we can contribute to a tradition of seeking justice and dignity for all people.

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October 2, 2024
Inclusivity in society: the spiritual and communal importance
Culture / Religion / Shared humanity

Inclusivity in society: the spiritual and communal importance

Yesterday, I had the honour of attending the baptism of the grandchild of one of my earliest clients. This occasion was not merely a ceremonial rite of passage but a…

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September 29, 2024
No religion
Culture / Religion / Respect / Shared humanity

No religion

Envisioning a world without the constraints of religion opens up possibilities for a more harmonious existence.

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September 27, 2024
I’m Not Going to Die for a Rich Man’s War
Corporate profit / Genocide / Shared humanity

I’m Not Going to Die for a Rich Man’s War

In the smoke-filled air, where the cannons roar, I hear the rich man’s laughter, like thunder on the shore. With his pockets lined with gold, he sits up high, While…

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September 26, 2024
Suppose they gave a war
War is not the answer
Australian Defence Force / Commonwealth Government / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / Respect / Shared humanity

Suppose they gave a war

A thought to peace lovers everywhere

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September 20, 2024
Beneath the Stones of Circular Quay
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Equality of opportunity / First Nations/Indigenous / Shared humanity

Beneath the Stones of Circular Quay

Beneath the stones where footsteps tread, Lies a tale of wisdom long since spread,

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September 12, 2024
Never again is now!
Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / Racism / Shared humanity

Never again is now!

Populist politicians will promise everything to everyone to get elected.

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July 17, 2024
Australia, waking to #BlackLivesMatter
#BLM Protest Melbourne 6 June, 2020 - Black Power
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Justice / Police / Racism / Shared humanity / Uncategorized

Australia, waking to #BlackLivesMatter

We have questions to answer, Australia. Questions about who we are as a people, what behaviour we expect and accept from our leaders and how we address the abuse of…

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June 7, 2020
Deal me a blow; the fight goes on
Australian Aborigines / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity

Deal me a blow; the fight goes on

BlakandBlack is here to stay.

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December 9, 2019
Derek Bromley and the State of Injustice in South Australia
Australian Aborigines / Discrimination / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Racism / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / South Australia

Derek Bromley and the State of Injustice in South Australia

It's well past time to release Derek Bromley.

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February 3, 2019
Disability / Discrimination/Racism / Human Rights / Shared humanity

The curse of illness and disability – a modern day Boethius

On 17 June, Cathal Lyons was involved in an accident whilst on business in Russia, resulting in the loss of both part of the foot and shoulder on his right…

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February 13, 2016
True Blue Aussies
Commonwealth Government / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Racism / Respect / Shared humanity

True Blue Aussies

Australians pride themselves on helping out their mates, and where the Federal Government is fails those most in need, others step in.

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December 28, 2014
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Publications

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  • RAMSI - the scion of the juggernaut of greed

    Solomon Star
    13 October 2011
  • AFP accused of fabricating evidence, yet again

    Solomon Star (Print only)
    4 October 2011
  • Moti affair

    Solomon Star
    14 September 2011
  • Moti affair

    Fiji Sun
    12 September 2011
  • Moti appeal exposes mixed loyalties and judicial corruption

    Solomon Star
    22 July 2011
  • Moti end game

    FijiSun
    22 July 2011
  • Letters to the editor: Article by Bakchos

    Solomon Star
    20 July 2011
  • Co-operate or else! AFP thuggery for a white Australia

    Solomon Star
    24 June 2011
  • The strange case of Bill Johnson, a study in neo-colonial hypocrisy

    Solomon Star
    17 June 2011
  • Neo-colonialism in the Torres Strait

    Solomon Star
    14 June 2011
  • Moti and other affairs

    Solomon Star
    9 June 2011
  • Comment: Excellent Read

    Fiji Sun
    7 June 2011

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Recent Comments

  1. Watershedd on Sixteen Dollars for a Fossil: Homer’s The Odyssey

    Oh, just a little!

  2. Kelly Conrad on Sixteen Dollars for a Fossil: Homer’s The Odyssey

    I didn’t realise that you were that big a fan of Homer.

  3. Watershedd on Testimony

    I like this poem very much, Bakchos. The concept of dislocation Heaven is most disquieting.

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    This account of Sir David Attenborough's family life and private character makes a useful contrast with the quieter academic path…

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    Powerful words old friend.

  6. Bakchos on Humbug in the Emerald City: Trump, the Populist Wizard

    Agree Hakeem!

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