Showing all posts in June 2019

The Australian Jewish News editorialises on the significance of Australia Day: “We Jews – whose narrative has so much in common with Aborigines in terms of our associations to land, history and memory – know more than most the meaning of dispossession and, if not stolen generations, then massacre and, yes, genocide. It is here…

Tens of thousands of people descend on Venezuela for the ever-growing movement against imperialism and the mainstream media closes its eyes: “The overarching WSF [World Social Forum] theme ‘Another World Is Possible’ and opposition to ‘imperialism’ and war are the common denominators among the broad range of organisations and individuals gathered in Caracas this week,…

– The Iraqi blogosphere explodes with a range of opinions. – US Jewish groups are campaigning for action in Darfur. “Darfur hit a heartstring in the Jewish community,” said Steve Gutow, executive director of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. “It shows that when we say ‘never again,’ we mean it…It is one of those…

Ali Abunimah, The Electronic Intifada, 26 January: “Hamas’ victory in the Palestinian Authority legislative elections has everyone asking ”˜what next’? The answer, and whether the result should be seen as a good or bad thing, depends very much on who is asking the question. “Although a Hamas success was heavily trailed, the scale of the…

The victory of Hamas in the Palestinian elections is, in the words of one Haaretz commentator, “one of the most important events in the history of the Middle East since the Six Day War.” The Palestinian people have spoken and elected a party that they believe will be a viable alternative to the endemically corrupt…

Following an infestation of abusive comments, I’ve decided to start moderating comments. After you’ve been approved the first time, you’ll subsequently be able to post without hassle. Let the debate continue.

I have no idea how, but I’ve won “Best Australian Mainstream Media Blog Award” at the 2006 Australian Blog Awards. Thanks to all who voted and supported me. Although I’m not a mainstream site, nor funded or supported by a major media company, I’ll happily take the award and unending adulation.

Journalist and author Dilip Hiro on the rise of political Islam in the Middle East: “This [Palestinian elections] is but the latest manifestation of the rise of political Islam in the electoral politics of the Middle East, a development that – despite the Bush administration’s endless promotion of democratic reform in the region – is…

The following advertisement by Israeli peace group Gush Shalom will appear in Haaretz on January 27: “With Hamas entering the Palestinian parliament, and perhaps the Palestinian government, there presents itself a historical opportunity to include this movement, with its leaders, members, sympathizers and voters, in the peace process. Any peace agreement so reached will be…

On this Australia/Invasion Day, if you’re feeling in need of spiritual awakening, or an injection of moral certainty, or even reassurance that Australia in 2006 is one big, happy family that rather likes the aroma of Bush’s rear passage, read on.