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BlogsMore to it than NHJ reveals? (Iain Waller)Margo, I once had you as a Law Lecturer at what was then the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education, you were and still after 3 degrees are my favourite Lecturer for your no nonsense make it real approach to knowledge. I find your comments re the state of our democratic process very interesting and largely accurate, but I wonder if there is more to it?
NHJ & Fahrenheit 9-11 (Steve Goldsmith)Critics' complaints that Fahrenheit 9-11 is propaganda rather than documentary is more understandable having seen the film myself, but I was never under any illusion that Michael Moore would present anything other than his own perspective. That's OK; in a democracy we're supposed to be open to dialogue, to allow airtime for opposing views. What was disappointing for me was that Moore's selective use of information, while targeted to a US audience, detracted from the potency of his message.
Helping define better government (Shaun Carter)Keep up the good work. Lets hope, in some small way, your fine work can help rid us of Howard, Downer (never has there a more appropriately named politician), Abbott and co, and help define a more liberal, honesty and healthy Government - of any political colour.
Moggies are next ... (Jonathan Medwin)I'm experiencing great difficulty reading NHJ - I don't have time at work during the day, the weekends are full, and if I try to read it in bed at night, insomnia ensues. Please help!
Who are the full 43 who think that Australian governments should tell the truth? (Philip Sutton)Peter Gration and John Menadue plus about 6 others have been named as the signatories to the 'top brass' letter calling for truth from Australian governments. But who are the full 43 people who signed? I would have thought the Australian public might have been interested to know but so far no web search I've made has revealed the full list. Can anyone on this list help?
President George is bound to hold these truths to be self-evident; President John, alas, may legislate them daily on a wedgy popIf we Australians ever needed a fine reminder of the foresight of the men who crafted the US Constitution and the resulting sanctity of the American Citizen's individual rights - if the comparitive legal franchise extended fairly early to Gitmo detainees like American John Walker wasn't reminder enough, that is - then this latest twist in the Gay Marriage debate is it:
Adelaide gigs this Thursday and Friday ()G'day, I'll be in Adelaide on Thursday and Friday to launch the book there - AT LAST! The details:
Seems more people are unhappy...and about bloody time!! (Dr Russell Darroch)A who's who of Australia's former military chiefs, departmental heads and top diplomats is set to launch a scathing attack on John Howard's foreign policy and call for 'truth in government' from whomever wins the election.' See Deceptions over Iraq strongly condemned.
NHJ extracts online ()G'day. Dr Russell Darroch in Canberra wrote: 'Given how close the election is likely to be, could you put at least part of the book on the web site so more people can read it faster? Or even in audio format? Both? There are a lot of elderly voters who would be interested and many are on the internet too. Let
Valder's bid to oust Howard in Bennelong - how do I sign up? (Margaret Stuart)I live in Bennelong, I've read John Valder's manifesto on Webdiary, and I would like to get involved. Does anyone know how?
Think about it.... (Go Fojo)John Howard will not hold the election until after the US election.
Male who is a week away from 49 (Lloyd Douglas Casey) Margo, I purchased the book yesterday, read it today and I am absolutely relieved that while I am Mad, I am not insane and most certainly not on my own. As a full time Unionist I am of course automatically deemed to be somewhat biased against John to start with, but my utter contempt for him is as a person and not as a Liberal. Indeed I have over time come to admire Liberals such as Fraser and Gough's dueling mate Jim Killen.
The Sydney Morning Herald (finally) 'does' NHJ! ()It may have taken 6 weeks for the SMH to review NHJ, but today, finally, Max Suich, founding editor of The Independent Monthly and chief editorial executive of Fairfax's Sydney and national newspapers between 1980 and 1987, weighs into the debate.
Valder's manifesto to defeat Howard in Bennelong, and another NHJ reprint! ()G'day. I've just published on Webdiary the manifesto of John Valder's 'Not happy, John!' campaign to unseat John Howard in Bennelong. There's also a fabulous piece by David McKnight on the death of the old right and the old left and an emerging alliance of conservatives, greens and true Liberals to haul back the rampant dominance of neo-liberalism and restore integrity and morality to our enfeebled democracy. Highly recommended.
Lawsuit against Howard and co for war crimes? (Nada Gergich)I recently bought the book and am enjoying it immensely. Latham seems to have totally dumbed down his image and seems to be going along with most of the Lib's ideas as he doesn't have any of his own. He would stand a much better chance if he stayed somewhat controversial and pulled a publicity stunt close to the election whereby he goes up to Howard and asks him to accompany him to the closest police station in a citizens arrest for breach of the UN policies on war - I feel most Australians would respond to that kind of passion and touch of larikinism rather than this new quiet, restrained image.
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