King Grift the Great
King Grift the Great, with a gold-foil crown, Parades through towns in his made-for-TV gown. He kisses the babies (but pockets their sweets), Spins tales of the swamp to billionaires’…
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January 7, 2026
John Howard’s Legacy – Racism, Opportunism, and the Erosion of Australian Values
Introduction John Winston Howard, Australia's 25th Prime Minister, served from 1996 to 2007, a period marked by economic prosperity, conservative reforms, and a series of controversial policies that have left…
December 27, 2025
ACT Government / Australian Aborigines / Corruption / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Former Commissioner / Government / Human Rights / Racism
The abuse of power by corrupt senior public servants
Tu Pham investigated herself. Unsurprisingly, she was exonerated, much to the detriment of her Indigenous direct report.
September 27, 2025
Trump’s America: Parallels with Aristophanes and Orwell in 2025
Trump's America re-enacts the fictional events played out in Aristophanes' "The Birds" and Orwell's "Animal Farm".
September 27, 2025
A Devil Among Us
Let me step from city shadows, Tip my hat and shake your hand. You might not notice, walking by, But, friend, I know this tangled land. My voice has echoed…
September 20, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Australian Federal Police / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Law Enforcement / Racism
More Misconduct and Ethical Failures in ACT Policing
More racism and lack of accountability in ACT Policing. Is anyone surprised?
July 22, 2025
Disinformation, Democratic Vulnerabilities, and the Path to Violence
Preventing a slide into authoritarianism requires safeguarding freedoms, ensuring accountability, education and international cooperation.
July 20, 2025
Holocaust Denialism: Examining the History and Refuting the Lies
Extensive records and tangible artefacts provide incontrovertible truth for the Holocaust.
July 19, 2025
The Denial of Truth: Mental Prisons in Authoritarian and Free Societies
Andrei Konchalovsky's "Dear Comrades!" highlights the individual and societal costs of denying reality.
June 7, 2025
Accountability / Corruption / Culture / Democracy / Government / Political theory / Propaganda / Uncategorized
Populism: Redefining Authenticity, Outrage and Distorting Truth in Politics
Populist leaders eschew virtue signalling, preferring the emotional hook of deceit to connect with the people.
January 11, 2025