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The Australian Independent Media Network Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 10:48 Source

By Maria Millers To sin by silence, when we should protest, Makes cowards out of men. The human race Has climbed on protest. Had no voice been raised Against injustice, ignorance, and lust, The inquisition yet would serve the law, And guillotines decide our least disputes. The few who dare, must speak and speak again…

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Your Democracy Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 08:12 Source

Australia has always been aligned with military empires: first the British Empire and now that of the USA. In the current era this alignment is misguided. It comes with enormous social and economic costs and does not protect us from current threats – indeed it makes us more of a target. There are alternatives, and we can work together towards them.

 

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Your Democracy Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 07:13 Source

Americans  grow up in a political culture in which many of them continue to believe into adulthood certain assumptions about America’s place in the world.

Chief among these is that U.S. motives abroad are to spread and defend democracy rather than to impose its economic and geostrategic interests, often through extreme violence. 

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Your Democracy Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 05:42 Source
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Your Democracy Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 05:12 Source

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Your Democracy Sunday, October 6, 2024 - 05:05 Source

A probe by India’s Income Tax Department into five major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the country has reportedly unearthed evidence that they used foreign funding for activities aimed at stalling economic and development projects. 

 

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The Tally Room Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 18:55 Source

Former Liberal leader David Speirs resigned from parliament today, after his house was raised by police in relation to a video published last month, not long after his resignation from the leadership.

I have now published my guide for the Black by-election, which I expect to be held later this year or possibly early in 2025. The seat is held by just 2.7%, so could very well be in play.

Read the guide here.

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The Australian Independent Media Network Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 18:42 Source

One thing you have to admire about Greg Sheridan is that – like Donald Trump – he sticks to his ideas and doesn’t allow them to be influenced by reality. Of course the whole reality thing is subjective… so much so that people can hold one view on a topic while holding a totally contradictory…

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Your Democracy Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 18:34 Source

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has become increasingly displeased with the work of military intelligence head Kirill Budanov and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and could replace them in the coming weeks, several outlets in Kiev have said.

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The Australian Independent Media Network Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 17:40 Source

By Denis Hay Description Explore how political manipulation by vested interests exploits political decisions and Australia’s path to a more compassionate system through monetary sovereignty. #PoliticalAwareness #SocialJustice #CriticalThinking Understanding Political Manipulation: How to Reclaim Critical Thinking Introduction: The Crisis of Political Manipulation In today’s complex world, political manipulation is rampant, affecting every aspect of our…

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Your Democracy Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 16:32 Source

Ukraine may have to recognize the loss of some of its territory to Russia in order to achieve peace and security guarantees, Jens Stoltenberg said in his first long interview after stepping down as NATO secretary-general. 

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Your Democracy Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 13:46 Source

Former President Donald Trump has spent this week criticizing Democrats for their response to Hurricane Helene — going so far as to say party leaders aren’t interested in helping Republicans in the hardest-hit areas of southern Appalachia.

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The Australian Independent Media Network Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 09:42 Source

By Bert Hetebry I was sent this quote by Bertrand Russell this morning: “When you hate, you generate a reciprocal hate. When individuals hate each other, the harm is finite, but when great groups of nations hate each other, the harm may be infinite and absolute. Do not fall back upon the thought that those…

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Your Democracy Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 08:10 Source

P&I has obtained a copy of the confidential report to headquarters prepared by a recent intelligence gathering mission to Australia from Mars.

Your most esteemed and benevolent Excellencies

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