Leak’s Wong cartoon speaks more than pages of words
The descendants of those who perished in the camps and who found safe haven in the West and in Israel would certainly rather she had not been there.
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‘Ultimate hypocrisy’ of Wong in Auschwitz
I was nauseated by her comment that we should be united to ensure that ‘this will never happen again’ when just about everything she or her government has done have aided the objective of those committed to ensuring that it will.
Three of a special kind best choices for national honour
The bravery of Deborah Conway, Josh Frydenberg and Alex Ryvchin is an inspiration to so many, especially in the local Jewish community, who have endured a shocking rise in anti-Semitism.
Perfect choice for Australians of the Year
Josh Frydenberg, Deborah Conway and Alex Ryvchin speak for a large majority of Australians who are appalled by the rising tide of anti-Semitism in the country.
In land of the fair go, we need to move on from regrettable past
Australia’s history contains many incidents and attitudes that are regrettable and don’t resonate with current thinking. History can’t be erased but it can be systematically and chronologically studied.
January 26 certainly worth a celebration for hospital
Why all the fuss about Australia Day? This year we could have celebrated our great nation over two days if our great leaders had thought about it.
Government has many questions to answer as energy costs mount
Given ongoing wars, acts of terror and major political differences worldwide, the historical failure of the human race to co-operate to achieve global net zero is indisputable.
Unity and larrikin spirit will prevail over divisive forces
It’s time for our annual Australia Day angst fest. A parade of progressives is vying to outdo each other in discrediting our nation, while attempting to purge it of any trace of white history.
Homegrown or foreign-funded, violence feeds on inaction
If it is true that overseas actors are financing and facilitating the attacks on Jews, it’s because the groundwork had already been laid to make such an escalation possible.
If not January 26, when can we celebrate our wonderful nation?
If the call is to change the date, abolish or rename it because First Nations people feel the beginning of European colonisation represents systematic injustice, then what date do we celebrate?
Biden’s pardons have larger implications
Are former president Joe Biden’s pardons – some of which cover conduct dating back to 2014 and include all future transgressions – a licence for the recipients to be criminal forever?
Trump must lead for an equitable and shared world order
Donald Trump’s rhetoric – marked by references to reclaiming dominance and prioritising US interests above all else – comes at a significant cost to America’s standing in the world.
Money power on show at Trump inauguration
When The Beatles sang money can’t buy love, they were wrong. The throng of tech billionaires at Trump’s inauguration proves the richer you are, the closer you get to the source of power.
Government needs strong action plan to combat anti-Semitism
The spineless response shown by our federal government following the October 7, 2023, Hamas horror in Israel, set the tone for further acts of aggressive anti-Semitism.
Showman Trump offers template for fixing our broken country
Trump 2.0 has messages for our government, which obsesses over divisive virtue-signalling, identity politics, warped gender ideology, and hypocritical political correctness, among other failings.
Will Trump make America great again?
Far more urgent than planting the US flag on Mars, can Trump put the ‘united’ back in the United States of America?
Albanese’s actions ring hollow as anti-Semitic outrages continue
The government must lead the nation in a bipartisan push against anti-Semitic violence and ensure it does not and cannot take root and entrench itself here.
Reality starting to bite on lifestyle cost of renewables
The Greens couldn’t care less about ordinary Australians losing their livelihoods and lifestyles, such is their contempt for fossil fuels.
Hostages, prisoners, terrorists … what could possibly go wrong?
Any hopes that Gaza can be rebuilt without Hamas control were dashed when scenes featuring hundreds of AK47-wielding terrorists celebrating the ceasefire were shown on international television.
A bittersweet moment for Israel as hostages come home
Meanwhile in Gaza, Hamas is celebrating its victory with the return of so many terrorists who can continue with the group’s goal of eliminating the state of Israel.
Trump brings a power advantage to the free world
A key point about Donald Trump that is likely to be to the advantage of the free world in the next four years is that love him or hate him, the bad actors of the world are scared of him.
Americans, proud of their nation, remind us of what we are missing
The Americans deserve to be excited because they are patriotic and proud of their country. Over here, we teach our children to be ashamed of our country.
Government action would quell rise of anti-Semitism
Since October 7, 2023, we have countenanced the steady rise of anti-Semitism in this country. The level of hatred accompanying the ‘political’ protest betrays a deeper malaise.
Foreign policy is a confused mess
We send the Foreign Minister to the inauguration of the most powerful person on Earth and our Attorney-General to repair our relations with Israel. Our PM stays at home.
Ceasefire deal release of terrorists fraught with security risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deserves praise for his successful war leadership. He persevered towards victory even as Israel’s main ally, the US, kept telling him to stop.
Attacks evidence of continuing pattern of anti-Semitism
Whether acts of racism are directed at people as a group with different coloured skin, different heritage, cultures or religions, it’s still racism.
Consumers will benefit from nuclear’s effect on energy market
If nuclear power destabilises the energy market, the power companies might have to bring down prices. The consumer wins, for once.
Trump effect led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
It was US president-elect Donald Trump who made the solemn promise to the families of those hostages and he alone followed through with that promise.
Credit to all for Gaza ceasefire, but strength of Trump key
There is something cavalier when relief from the terror endured by the hostages and the people of Gaza becomes a one-upmanship or contest between an outgoing and incoming US presidents.
Government must find energy solution first
The lofty and ill-conceived experimentation of the Albanese government in the energy area drags this nation down economically and greatly undermines our global competitiveness.
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