This post inspired by: Canada to Withdraw Jets From ISIS War "Canada to Withdraw Jets From ISIS War"? OKaaaay. Well, how about us (Australia) then, Mr Turnbull (new Aussie PM)? Are you listening? We have no more interest in being there than Canada has, so there's no excuse, is there? If those trigger-happy Yanks want... Continue Reading →
Good Help Is Hard To Find These Days
"According to Iraqi MPs familiar with the situation, Prime Minister Hayder Abadi is “under tremendous pressure” to formally request military aid against ISIS from the Russian Federation, despite US threats to end all aid to the government if they do so." Well their current 'help' isn't exactly being of much assistance, is it? At least... Continue Reading →
The “Can’t Think Of A Suitable Title, Right Now” Post
“The truth is that China is a rogue state just as bad as Russia or Iran, and I just don’t understand why we’re sucking up to them rather than standing up to them as we should be.” - says UK PM's former adviser. There is nothing wrong with Russia, or Iran, or China, or any... Continue Reading →
There’s Something In That For All Of Us… #3
I am forever thankful that not for one single day in my life, have I ever felt 'normal'. ...and, no, that doesn't mean that I am in any way 'delusional'.
♫ Anything I Can’t Do, Can’t Be Done Better ♫
The US "can't leave" Afghanistan (or Iraq for that matter), simply because that would be "self-defeating", in their own words. This post inspired by LA Times op-ed: Yes, the U.S. can leave Afghanistan Photo: President Obama announced this week that he will keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan when he leaves office in 2017. (Ron... Continue Reading →
What’s All The Fuss About Another New Little Coal Mine?
This post inspired by: Adani Carmichael: Australia's largest coal mine free to proceed after Greg Hunt gives approval Photo: Environment Minister Greg Hunt, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, announced on Thursday the mine would proceed. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Well of course they did that. They have an industrial economy to preserve don't they? Bugger the... Continue Reading →
Syriasly?
I love being able to spread Jim Kunstler's biting wit and wisdom as far as I can. I Syriasly hope you can enjoy it too. Even if what he says wasn't 100% accurate, which it is, it would be worth the read just for the smile it leaves on your face afterward. This post inspired... Continue Reading →
A Few Early Thoughts
I got up really early this morning to record these thoughts that came to me in that precious time between sleeping and waking, before they drifted away to the land of forgotten thoughts. Here's one: Those who communicate in simple, disconnected thought-bites, are setting themselves up to be easily fooled, or what's worse, think that... Continue Reading →
Climate Activists Have No Idea
This post inspired by: A move away from new coal mines adds up I was going to include the photo from the above article (It's always nice to have a picture to look at), but I couldn't in all conscience do that. Have a look at it and then read on to find out why. ... Continue Reading →
Not Something Else 