David McBride

Justice Within Injustice, Fifteen Years On

In the fifteen years since Blak and Black spoke of the erosion of civil liberties, much of what was forewarned has been realised.

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September 14, 2026

Accountability / Afghanistan / Australian Defence Force / Human Rights / Justice / Law / Law Enforcement / Rule of Law

Ben Roberts-Smith: Impunity, Accountability and the Law

Charges brought against Australia's most highly decorated living soldier prove that the rule of law is functioning appropriately, even if somewhat late.

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April 8, 2026

Former Commissioner / Human Rights / Justice / Respect

The Company We Keep and the Hills We Choose to Die Upon

Choose your friends wisely and your statements prudently. They may become the reason you are remembered.

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November 26, 2024

Watershedd on Sixteen Dollars for a Fossil: Homer’s The Odyssey
Oh, just a little!
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.
Watershedd on Testimony
I like this poem very much, Bakchos. The concept of dislocation Heaven is most disquieting.
UK Time Insider on Sir David Attenborough: A Century of Wonder
This account of Sir David Attenborough's family life and private character makes a useful contrast with the quieter academic path…
Bill Wheatley on Testimony
Powerful words old friend.
Bakchos on Humbug in the Emerald City: Trump, the Populist Wizard
Agree Hakeem!

David McBride

Justice Within Injustice, Fifteen Years On

Ben Roberts-Smith: Impunity, Accountability and the Law

The Company We Keep and the Hills We Choose to Die Upon

RAMSI - the scion of the juggernaut of greed

AFP accused of fabricating evidence, yet again

Moti affair

Moti affair

Moti appeal exposes mixed loyalties and judicial corruption

Moti end game

Letters to the editor: Article by Bakchos

Co-operate or else! AFP thuggery for a white Australia

The strange case of Bill Johnson, a study in neo-colonial hypocrisy

Neo-colonialism in the Torres Strait

Moti and other affairs

Comment: Excellent Read