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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 13:53 Source

At a moment in time when lost causes could lead to the annihilation of all life on our planet, the big genocide coverup in Gaza draws to an end. The imagery of Pope Francis kissing an Ukraine flag and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strolling through Gaza tell us the end is pretty near. Here are some relevant thoughts.

 

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The Australian Independent Media Network Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 12:37 Source

The Australian government is being run ragged in various quarters. When ragged, such a beast is bound to seek a distraction. And what better than finding a vulnerable group, preferably children, to feel outraged and noble about? The Albanese government, armed such problematic instruments as South Australia’s Children (Social Media Safety) Bill 2024, which will…

The post Fencing the Ocean: Australia’s Social Media Safety Bill appeared first on The AIM Network.

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 12:33 Source

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is acting like a child after Moscow conducted a strike with a new hypersonic missile this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed on Friday.

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 12:05 Source

Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent to lead the US Treasury Department, a post with wide oversight of tax policy, public debt, international finance and sanctions. 

The selection ends what has proven to be one of the more protracted decisions for the president-elect as he assembles his team for a second term.

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 09:16 Source

Stealth and surprise are related tactical characteristics that are key to a submarine’s success in battle. They are also, it seems, key tactical characteristics for the Government advancing a highly controversial AUKUS submarine program. Ex-submariner Rex Patrick explains.

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New Politics Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 07:55 Source

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MacroBusiness Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 07:36 Source

DXY has torn a hole in the roof of its range. EUR is toast as PMIs sag. AUD is EUR. North Asia has not yet even begun to devalue. You can’t keep a good gold bubble down. Oil hanging in. Dirt is breaking down. Miners are on the treadmill to hell. EM yawn. Junk is

The post Australian dollar 50s by inauguration? appeared first on MacroBusiness.

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 07:35 Source

Hyacinths, peonies, cornflowers, and carnations aren't just wonderful, sweet-smelling flowers; they're also the names of some of Russia's deadliest weapons systems. On Thursday, Russia added the Oreshnik (lit. Hazel) hypersonic missile system to the list.

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 04:37 Source

Putting Elon Musk in charge of the new US Department of Government Efficiency is problematic. Can the richest man on Earth avoid conflicts of interest while heading the charge to cut government spending?

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The Australian Independent Media Network Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 04:28 Source

By Denis Hay Description Explore why HECS debt forgiveness and reinstating free public education can reshape Australia’s future, using monetary sovereignty for equity. Introduction Australia’s HECS debt system has left millions of Australians with a financial burden that constrains their economic freedom and life choices. With over $74 billion in outstanding student debt, the current…

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 03:43 Source

THE ENGLISH HAVE HATED RUSSIANS SINCE THE MID NINETEENTH CENTURY...

THE FRENCH STILL REEL ABOUT NAPOLEON'S DEFEAT IN 1812 THOUGH THEY MADE FRIENDS WITH THE RUSSIANS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, POSSIBLY DEVIOUSLY PREPARING THE RUSSIANS TO FIGHT THE GERMANS IN WW1, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE BRITS...

THE AMERICANS HAVE OFFICIALLY HATED — AND VOWED TO DESTROY — RUSSIA, SINCE 1917.

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Your Democracy Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 03:30 Source

Recent hostile actions by the German government, following the death of a notorious terror ringleader responsible for numerous civilian deaths in Iran, underscore Berlin’s longstanding policy of offering support to anti-Iranian terrorist groups.

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The Australian Independent Media Network Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 01:13 Source

Palliative Care Australia Media Release This week’s bipartisan support for the Aged Care Act in parliament is a significant step forward in making sure palliative care is embedded within aged care.  “The Aged Care Act has been a critical step in delivering on the recommendations of the Aged Care Royal Commission,” says Camilla Rowland, CEO,…

The post Implementation will be key to success of Aged Care Act appeared first on The AIM Network.

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MacroBusiness Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 00:10 Source

Australia’s auction market continues to lose momentum, pulling down Sydney and Melbourne’s house prices. CoreLogic’s final auction results for last week reported a national clearance rate of only 57.3%, with all markets reporting weak results. The national clearance rate has come in below 60% for five consecutive weeks. The result was also significantly below the

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