Category Archives: Social Justice

Australia’s constitution protects 4 human rights that guarantee all the other ‘human rights’ are discussed as specific policies in the democratic process

I just added this point to my human rights page. I’m still thinking about the final wording – but this is my draft for now._____________________ 6. Australia’s model: the Constitution guarantees enough basic rights to ensure our democracy does the … Continue reading

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So what if the BLM founders were communists – the movement isn’t!

There’s the BLM website founders – and what most Americans mean when they say Black Lives Matter! Learn the difference between a website and a popular movement, a few ideologues trying to set up a Communist revolution and a catchy … Continue reading

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We live in scary times

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“Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded he caused “great anxiety in Australia” by taking a family holiday”

This talking point is from the ABC. Honestly, how narcissistic does that heading sound? It’s as if we’re all sitting around weeping because our ‘father’ the PM has left the country. As the PM can’t really *do* anything about the … Continue reading

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Your barber or cab-driver in the Senate?

“This American Life” details how hard it was for a young idealistic Democrat to stick to his political ideals and core policies in the face of the pressure from his own Democratic party to secure campaign funds. In other words, … Continue reading

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