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NOT SHAMEFUL TO REMEMBER Memories of war enable our society to remember the past, to express appreciation to those who sacrificed their lives and willingly served our country. At the same time we also need to acknowledge and accept that on occasions, events and happenings from the past, which would be considered unnecessary today, occurred for significant and highly acceptable reasons. Those of us today should never feel guilt nor shame for these actions, which some are constantly demanding that we do. This is why we, as Australians, come together every ANZAC Day. We do it to commemorate the ANZAC’s and their achievements: we should remember them though, not as old soldiers from a forgotten war, but as the young Australians each of them were in 1915, when they left our shores to defend Australia. Remembering moments from our history allows us as a society to learn from them and to move forward in a positive and determined manner. We cannot change history and nor should we, but we can and should learn from it. Australians young and old, will always remember them.

Facts are facts. Taxes are taxes. Arrivescams are Arrivescams.

We live in a space where we are so ruthlessly put down, deprived and fed escapist images to cope, we are led to believe this must become reality, because it offends our sense of natural justice for anything short of this to be the outcome after so much pain for so long. Yet those who lead have no such resolve to see natural justice. To them, they are the law. They are justice. And unlike the parable of the unjust judge, they can simply remove your ability to speak to them, so as to never really hear you, and thus never provide a fair outcome. It doesn't leave one with much but a vague sense of hope based on a higher non-human authority. But with no such hope on any human authority, one reserves all possible options on the table, including playing along for a bit longer and seeing if one's luck can change abroad.

Question: Do you know who Australia’s Head of State is? Answer: King Charles III We had some fun on ‘The Jury’ on Sky News Australia this week talking about Australia’s Head of State and Australian Republic. Only trouble was, we ran into a major hurdle - head of the monarchists, Eric Abetz tried to pretend that King Charles is not Australia’s Head of State! Even producing the appropriate clause in the Constitution wasn’t enough. Truthfully, it wasn’t a suprise. Attempts to avoid conversation about the monarchy’s suitability to represent contemporary Australia are understandable, since over 75% of Australians believe that Charles does not represent us, or our culture. Nonetheless, as I pointed out on the show, our intention is not to demonise Charles, or Australians who love the monarchy. Quite the opposite. We want to be honest but respectful of our history and all those who have contributed. We’re all Australians and can all work together to find the right path to our full independence as a country and will continue to let all Aussies know, we respect you and your views. Yes, including Eric. It’s less about Charles, and all about us. In future though, perhaps we can ground the conversation in reality, and stick to the book called the Australian Constitution?

What “culture” are you arguing for Craig Foster AM ? According to your regime, there is no Australian culture proper, just seperate minorities competing for an arbitrary ideal. The Crown is precisely what unites the diversity of culture (by a mere thread) in this country and other Commonwealth nations. There is a pervading anti-nationalist sentiment being promoted and adopted in the country thanks to public figures like you, consequently, assuming an already dismantled national identity. A “democratically” elected head-of-state is hardly going to magically invoke a sense of nationhood. On the contrary, Republicanism is simply ‘kicking the can’ further down the road into cultural oblivion because its ‘well-meaning’ ideology is built upon a fractured cultural foundation.

October 7 One Year Later Hudson Institute 4 OCT. 2024 On October 7, Hamas launched the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust, marking a profound shift not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East. At the time, Iran and its proxies viewed the attack as a strategic opportunity to increase pressure on Israel and other American allies. How have things changed since then? How has the October 7 attack affected United States–Israel relations? And what strategies should the US adopt to counter Iran? Join Zineb Riboua and Michael Doran of Hudson’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East for a discussion on these questions.

A nation reflecting: beyond January 26 January 26 means different things for different people in our community. It’s a day when those who have the opportunity to escape injustice can look forward to or acknowledge a better future here in Australia. For many people, this date marks the beginning of colonisation and the survival of our First Nations people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as their allies, consider this date as Survival Day. We must acknowledge the injustices and the devastating impact of colonisation. January 26 serves as a reminder of the creative resistance, resilience, and survival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We need to understand the truth of what has happened in our past, acknowledge those past wrongs, and actively contribute to a better and more reconciled future. Listening is a powerful and supportive act. It can be uncomfortable, as it often means questioning and unlearning what we have held to be true. The path to achieving meaningful reconciliation is filled with many difficult challenges, as we have seen over the last year. There is still much we can do as individuals and as an organisation to close the gap and address the disadvantages faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In the quiet waters surrounding Ireland, a chilling tide of tragedy is silently claiming the lives of our oceanic brethren. As guardians of the seas, we find ourselves confronted by a disturbing surge in the number of seals found lifeless along the rugged shores—a poignant testament to a mystery veiled in shadows. The stark reality of this surge demands more than a passing glance; it requires the unwavering gaze of truth. These seals, once symbols of resilience and vitality, now serve as silent witnesses to a suspicious enigma... and as guardians of the oceans, we will embark on a quest for the truth—a truth hidden beneath the waves, concealed by forces that would prefer the status quo remain undisturbed. Our collective duty extends beyond mourning the loss of these majestic creatures; it compels us to unravel the intricate tapestry of their demise. Let the waves of truth break against the current of lies. We must navigate through the murky waters of deception to expose the root causes and hold those accountable for the desolation we witness.  The quest for truth is not merely a pursuit—it is an unwavering commitment to justice, to the irrevocable bond between humanity and the oceans we are duty-bound to protect. #ireland #cpwf

Last Sunday, Joshua explored the DISRUPTIVE ministry of Jesus through the lens of castes...how in society divisions, hierarchies & power structures are maintained around the world. We know that, as Christians, we are called to be followers of this disruptive God - we are called to question caste. We are called to consider how caste is reflected in our own lives and help co-create a caste-free community. As we prepare for Lent, let us reflect on how we can be individual disrupters, supporting the marginalized and those without power. Here is Pastor Joshua: https://lnkd.in/gQ-buBC4