Ballad of Fentanyl and Shadow Files
Come gather round, ye people all, and hearken to this song, Of troubled times in distant lands and power running wrong. The orange king upon his throne looked southwards in…
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December 18, 2025
The Great Disjuncture: How Power, Propaganda and Habit Obstruct Reality
Perception is power, but is it reality? Disjunctures in propaganda, religious and law enforcement narratives indicate otherwise.
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The Epidemic of Moral Cowardice: Extremism’s Unchecked Grip on Societies
Contemporary social and political extremism represents an expansive moral cowardice that threatens inclusion and genuine democracies.
November 20, 2025
The Paradox of Sympathy: Why Palestinians, Struggle to Garner International Support
The multi-faceted nature of the Palestinian conflict creates a complex environment in which foreseeable tragedy is weighed against a less certain societal impact.
November 17, 2025
The Alexiad: Anna Komnene’s Epic Chronicle of Byzantine Glory and Intrigue
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November 15, 2025
Australia’s Fossil Fuel Dilemma: Labor’s Approvals and the Climate Cost
Prioritising fossil fuels for revenue by the Australian Government risks economic challenges as the rest of the world moves towards decarbonisation.
November 7, 2025
On the value of everything and nothing
There's nothing valuable about mediocrity, especially when the gains are easily won.
October 7, 2025
The Rape of American Democracy: Trump’s Reality Imitating Art
Trump's dystopian America has been anticipated ain film and literature for almost 200 years.
October 4, 2025
A Bird Called Neoliberalism
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September 27, 2025
Perilous Trump: Policy Chaos, Broken Trust and Extremism in America
The capriciousness of US policy under Trump has damaged international relations, necessitating multilateral engagement to limit global impact.
September 24, 2025
The Machinery of Division: How Astroturfed Outrage Targets Vulnerable Groups for Elite Profit
Amplification of outrage by vested interests is designed to exploit cracks in societal cohesion.
September 16, 2025
Blindfolded Mirrors
The headlines scream in static tongues, A body cold, a name that stung – Charlie Kirk has met his fate, The tale unfurls; the panels wait.A candled grin crackles the…
September 16, 2025
Banksy, Political Commentator and Genius
The brilliance of Banksy's judicial commentary lies in his understanding and acceptance of the response yo his message.
September 14, 2025
Charlie Kirk: A Retrospective on Provocative Rhetoric and Its Consequences
Introduction Charlie Kirk emerged in American political life as an energetic, unapologetic conservative voice who sought to remake campus politics and the broader conservative movement in his image. Born in…
September 13, 2025
The Cycle of Manufactured Enemies: A Pattern in Far-Right Politics
In the history of political leadership, far-right politicians have consistently demonstrated a pattern of manufacturing enemies to consolidate power, only to claim accolades for addressing crises they themselves instigated. This…
August 22, 2025
The Complex History of Israel’s Establishment: Beyond the Heroic Narrative
The establishment of Israel involved colonial alliances and dispossession creating a refugee crisis that persists today.
August 18, 2025
From Luna Park to the Halls of Power: The Folly of Fools, Past and Present
Fools deliver news and shape destinies, but the modern equivalents no longer deliver the witty repartee.
August 5, 2025
The Fool’s Reign
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The Last Great Cause: Defending the Enlightenment in Contemporary Times
Excessive wealth accumulation and social media threaten to broaden inequality through discarding the values of the Enlightenment.
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Identity Politics and Fragmented Social Cohesion in the West
Redefining national identity to include people of diverse backgrounds will bolster social cohesion to overcome democratic divisions.
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