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Americans Looking For Someone To Blame

by SpeakTruth

19 December 2023 5 mths

Listening to some talking heads in the US there seems to be a collective downer across this once great nation. The diminishing American hegemony has quite a few gnashing their teeth and crying ‘poor me’. Of course, the Trump cult has this populist blowhard claiming he can arrest the slide by closing the borders and deporting people. Donald the compulsive liar is hoping to pout his way back into the White House. Americans looking for someone to blame for their less than stellar place in the world is putting their nation on a civil war footing.

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by SpeakTruth

9 December 2023 5 mths

Trump’s America

by SpeakTruth

28 November 2023 5 mths

American Politics Is So Full Of Shit

by SpeakTruth

23 November 2023 5 mths

America Is So Ideologically Fraught

President Trump Postlaunch Remarks (NHQ202005300037)

by SpeakTruth

19 November 2023 6 mths

The Myth Of The Almighty Political Leader

american and chinese flags and usa dollars

by SpeakTruth

18 November 2023 6 mths

Connectivity Is Crucial To Our Future Security

by SpeakTruth

14 November 2023 6 mths

The Doctrine Of Discovery

by SpeakTruth

7 November 2023 6 mths

The Secret Life Of Money

President Trump Congratulates Record Breaking Astronaut (NHQ201704240002)

by SpeakTruth

26 October 2023 6 mths

The American Experiment: Democracy & Surviving Trump

by SpeakTruth

5 October 2023 7 mths

Killers Of The Flower Moon

by SpeakTruth

27 April 2024 6 dys

Corrupt Supreme Court Betraying The Rule Of Law In America

I have always said beware of those that dress up in uniforms, as they hide their true human failings behind them. SCOTUS has again proven this truism. These partisan justices cloaked in their black robes are failing the most basic applications of the law. Corrupt Supreme Court betraying the rule of law in America, as they consider the Trump claim of presidential immunity over election interference in the 2020 race. The US system of administration, which puts these 9 men and women at the very top of the judicial tree is dependent upon their decisions as final arbiters.

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by SpeakTruth

5 April 2024 4 weeks

Conservative Media Always Being Negative About Renewables

Have you ever read a positive article about renewable energy published in the Murdoch newspapers or on their networks, like Sky News Australia or Fox News? No? Why is that I wonder? Why do they consistently belittle and denigrate all efforts to transition to this cost effective and potentially planet saving technology? How is the conservative media always being negative about renewables helping the nation and the world? Where is the balance in their reporting and editorial policy on energy matters? Unless you are a complete idiot you have to see that something is going on here. Something underhanded and definitely not in the interest of the country and its people. Greedy men more interested in their wealth than the nation being smart for the benefit of the many.

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by SpeakTruth

28 March 2024 1 mth

Trump The Bible Salesman: The End Must Be Nie

Donald Trump is selling $60 bibles to the American public. If you wanted to witness the lowest point of this saga and American popular culture this is pretty close. This guy has no shame because he has a complete absence of integrity in the first place. Trump would sell his own mother if there was a buck in it. He cheats at golf, constantly, which defeats the whole purpose of playing the game. Trump the bible salesman: The end must be nie. The United States of America has become an international laughing stock.

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Midas Word @midasword ·

26 Apr

Will this be the end of the American experiment?

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Aaron Smith @aaronsmith333 ·

3 Apr

The meltdown over Sam Mostyn's appointment by the same people silent on the current GG's involvement with Morrison's 5 Ministries is delicious.

And, don't forget the controversial $18M grant Morrison gave to the GG's 'foundation'.

Reminder via @RonniSalt

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Paul Barry @therealpbarry ·

2 Apr

If half of this is true—and it’s yet to be tested in court—#7spotlight is an absolute disgrace.

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3 Apr

Interesting to note that Morrison’s Captain’s pick for GG, fellow Evangelical, Hurley, appointed Morrison to 5 secret Ministerial portfolios and his favourite foundation received $18 million worth of funding from the Morrison gov, despite it having no official staff at the time

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Episode 12: The Politics of Grievance - Robert Sudha Hamilton's Podcast

America is the great democratic experiment. Although, this is getting on for some 250 years now. This nation is in the grip of the politics of grievance. Partisan politics in America is more about hating the other side than particularly loving the side you are voting for. Americans have been encouraged to focus their attention upon their grievances via decades of negative campaigning and attack ads. Demonizing ‘the other’ is the favoured political pastime in the 21C. Identity politics and social values are the main game these days. Economic issues are now seen through this ideological filter.Murdoch, Fox & Stirring Grievance In AmericaRupert Murdoch and his Fox News are merchants of toxic polarization. This network is spewing out lies and fake news 24/7. Every presentation is top heavy in anti-woke content and a right wing bias. Regular viewers are sucked into a spin cycle of libertarian anti-government GOP grievance stoking. Old white men upset at their changing worlds, where heaven forbid minorities are now getting a say. OMG the sky is going to fall in. In this partisan realm complaints about there being too many coloured faces on TV and LGBTQIA folk making too much noise are legion. Uppity women talking about sexual harassment and such like make their viewer’s blood boil – which is the whole idea for Fox. Getting their audience riled up keeps eyeballs on them and advertising rates going up for their revenue.Popularizing Poisonous Issues For Political GainThe politics of grievance is all about popularizing these causes for the benefit of candidates and the party. The party promoting these grievances doesn’t need positive policies. They just bang on about how the other side is to blame for the problem.

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The region borders the United States, making its popular surf spots driveable locations for visitors from California. But in recent years homicide rates have soared due to ongoing conflict between Mexico's drug cartels.
Liana Walker and Andrew Thorpe
Alexis Wright makes history as the first author to win the $60,000 Stella Prize twice 2 May 2024
The Waanyi author's 700-page odyssey Praiseworthy has taken out the prestigious literary award for women and non-binary writers.
Nicola Heath
NSW police officer charged with multiple alleged domestic violence offences 2 May 2024
A 28-year-old police officer has been charged with multiple alleged domestic violence-related offences following an investigation that began last year, NSW Police has confirmed.
Sam Nichols
Live: Three players sent to the sin-bin as Panthers run over the top of woeful, injury-hit Rabbitohs 2 May 2024
Things go from bad to worse for the last-placed South Sydney Rabbitohs, who lose halfback Dean Hawkins and young fullback Jye Gray to injury in a 42-12 drubbing at the hands of Penrith. Follow live.
Jon Healy
An international developer versus rock stars and politicians. This is the fight for an Adelaide icon 2 May 2024
For 171 years Adelaide's Crown and Anchor has stood as a site of history and music. Now the battle is on to save the venue from big developers.
Angelique Donnellan
Live: Crows threatening huge Showdown upset with Port on the ropes in the last quarter 2 May 2024
Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet for the 55th edition of the Showdown as one of the AFL's most heated rivalries takes centre stage in Thursday night footy. Follow live.
Dean Bilton
NSW government announces inquiry into strata management firm following ABC investigation 2 May 2024
The NSW government has announced an inquiry into one of the country's largest strata management firms following revelations on ABC's 730 that it was charging exorbitant insurance fees and taking an untold sum in industry kickbacks.
Linton Besser, Ninah Kopel, and Henry Zwartz
Businessman allegedly indecently assaulted 12 women during job interviews 2 May 2024
Adelaide businessman Solomon Farah is accused of indecently assaulting a dozen women during job interviews, with a prosecutor telling an Adelaide court there may be more than 70 victims in total.
Olivia Mason
Alleged key player in Melbourne tobacco wars led life of luxury, say police 2 May 2024
An alleged key figure in Melbourne's tobacco wars enjoyed the high life before his arrest, police say, frequenting expensive restaurants and buying designer clothing.
Kristian Silva
'BE BETTER MY DUDES': Why lots of men are feeling uncomfortable about the domestic violence conversation 2 May 2024
The unspoken undercurrent of the week is that it's clear there are a lot of men feeling uncomfortable about this conversation. That doesn't make them bad men. It should be uncomfortable.
Brett Worthington
'I don't think it's that hard': The former cop who says he knows how to save more domestic violence victims 2 May 2024
Criminologist and former NSW Police detective Vincent Hurley, who went viral lecturing politicians on Q+A, says there are immediate solutions to keep women and children safe.
Jason Whittaker
Perth high school teacher jailed for secretly recording three female students with iPad in class 2 May 2024
The 42-year-old used a school-issued iPad to take pictures of the girls' while they attended his classes, with the alarm being raised by other students who noticed it.
Rebecca Trigger
AI scammers impersonate Sunshine Coast mayor on Skype as experts warn this cybercrime is 'just beginning' 2 May 2024
Authorities are investigating a sophisticated new scam that uses artificial intelligence to create fake live video calls.
Bree Dwyer
Life in prison for son-in-law who killed adored family matriarch with a hunting knife 2 May 2024
Family members have told a Queensland court of the extreme emotional grief and suffering they face after the senseless killing of 71-year-old Sue Duffy.
Jasmine Hines and Aaron Kelly
Government knocks back expanding escaping violence payment despite sector calls 2 May 2024
More than half of those who have previously applied for the payment have either been declined or failed to complete the process.
Claudia Long
Drivers could be forced to slow down on suburban streets, as pedestrians and cyclists make voices heard 2 May 2024
Drivers could be forced to slow to 30kph on some suburban streets, after a parliamentary inquiry found cyclists and pedestrians often feel extremely vulnerable.
Margaret Paul
'What sort of stupid game is this?': Phil Gould hit with hefty fine by NRL for rant on Channel Nine 2 May 2024
Canterbury football boss Phil Gould cops a $20,000 fine, half of which will be suspended for two years, for making "public comments detrimental to the game" on Channel Nine.
WA health minister takes aim at Pilbara shire's 'misleading' and 'dishonest' campaign for a better hospital 2 May 2024
Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson says claims of decaying infrastructure and reduced services at Tom Price's 57-year-old hospital are not true.
Charlie McLean
Storm front brings much-needed rain across southern Western Australia 2 May 2024
A potato farmer says he has turned his six pumps off as rain gives his crops a soaking that has spread across much of his region.
Bridget McArthur and Kate Forrester
'Motivated by greed, rather than need': Former public servant avoids jail after conspiring to defraud Commonwealth 2 May 2024
The man was part of a trio who conspired to defraud the Commonwealth government by preparing candidates from companies they were associated with for government contracts. Their scheme stood to earn them $1.6 million, had they not been caught.
Courtney Barrett Peters