Iran War (S6E8)

Just pointing out @jlmjustice.bsky.social and @everaldatlarge.bsky.social that Iran has regular elections. Yes, the candidates are screened but reformists have been elected. The West have generally not worked with these elected people.

A good discussion.

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A very naive #Trump has said that he & #Netanyahu will decide when the #Iran war will end. They will not. The war will continue forever as history of Middle East tell us that those Muslim nations will never forget what USA and Israel has done to them. They will never stop seeking revenge.

Who will get preferences of #Liberals & #Nationals in #Farrer by election. Independent & One Nation are likely to finish 1 & 2 so preferences of Libs and Nats will decide seat. Will they really give their preferences to #OneNation? PS. Tim Fischer would have won this easily for Nats.

A powerful message has been sent to #Trump by Pope Leo. He has told Trump & bigots who worship him that no war is holy. Only peace is holy.

We hit #Trump & #Netanyahu hard in this weekends podcast OLD EVERALD AND YOUNG JAMES TALK POLITICS. They had no valid reason to begin war with #Iran. Only the people of Iran can remove their corrupt evil bigoted govt. We should have helped create internal coup.

The strategy of the middle powers In any other week, the scrapping of Labor’s freedom of information bill might have dominated Canberra. The proposed legislation, which failed to muster support from either the Greens or the Coalition,...

Good piece by #PaulBongiorno of alliance of #Canada Australia and other middle powers. Must happen with purpose commitment and speed.
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Exclusive: Joyce on Rinehart’s support for One Nation The former Nationals leader has confirmed Gina Rinehart is among many ‘substantial supporters’ he has brought to the far-right party.

Australia is democracy. #Rinehart can make political gifts to anyone she chooses. What is wrong is for the rest of us to sit idly by & allow #OneNation to win seats.
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What will world be like at end of four year #Trump term. After Iran he will probably hit #Cuba then Panama so he controls canal. Then he will have another go at Greenland. Lets hope he feels too old to do more than this.

Australians were on USA submarine that sank Iranian ship. This is part of #AUKUS & is no shock. But we can debate whether we remain in AUKUS as it required @albomp.bsky.social to back #Trump on Iran.

In #Muslim world two major factions are Shiites & Sunni who hate one another's guts bit like Catholics & Protestants used to do in Christian world. Note that #Iran is Shiite nation & they fire most of their rockets at other Muslim nations that are Sunni while letting #Trump & #Israel off lightly.

Had a benevolent God been involved, I'm pretty sure he'd have adjusted the shooters sights 5 centimetres right!

Canada's #MarkCarney is one of few genuine leaders world has right now. Most of the others live in mortal fear of #Trump.

Visit to Australia by #MarkCarney PM of #Canada opens door to world in #USA no longer dominates. This is move in right direction.

Blatant price rip off by oil companies at petrol pumps. They blame it on #Iran war. Rubbish. This fuel was here before war started. They are owned by #Trump oligarchs who like him are all making billions out of war.

When #Trump was shot in the ear last year, he said #God had saved him so he could make America great again. If this is so then God was having a very off day.

Hope this weeks visit to Australia by #Canada PM Mark Carney will bring us closer to them in planning future apart from USA. World of #Trump is not our world. Huge opportunity for @albomp.bsky.social to give lead is our search for independence.

Religions of world are fighting again just as they did in crusades a thousand years ago. Sad thing is Christians Jews Muslims all think #God is on their side. Rest of us think #religion is about loving one another. Priests Rabbis Mullahs don't seem to have caught up with that.

Seems that #Trump is now showing us his anger at not being awarded #Nobel Peace Prize. Well he has no hope now. Will never even make the short list. That will make him more angry.

While his armed forces attacked #Iran we find that #Trump attended a happy political fundraiser at his Florida home. He is quite simply a crude irresponsible occupant of the once revered role role of President of USA.

We must accept that #Trump has no idea how his war against #Iran will spread and how it will end if it ever can.

Nation which is greatest threat to humanity is #Russia not #Iran. Why has #Trump not hit #Putin.

Bombing of #Iran by #Israel and #USA takes world to the brink of chaos. Its difficult to work out how this will end. Odds are that it will not end well.

Bombing of Iran has begun. Both #USA and #Israel planes took part. Will this force change of govt. Its time the power of the mullahs ended.

YES.

Australian passport worthless. Discussed this on podcast OLD EVERALD AND YOUNG JAMES TALK POLITICS. Australian Wives of IS terrorists denied right to return. Their passports entitle them to do so & be arrested & charged on arrival for supporting terrorists. Otherwise their passport is a farce.

Four steps to generational equity Last week, I heard laid out a compelling case for Australia’s political leaders to look to the future. Emma Dawson, the executive director of the Chifley Research Centre, told an ABC Radio audience: “...

Good comment by Bill Kelty on the neglect of #young Australians re education, work, health, opportunity, #tax etc. Its time for all governments to treat them as a priority.
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Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer

Revolution in British #politics. Greens won by-election in Britain that #Farage Reform Party expected to win. Labour Party of #KeirStarmer came third & Conservatives lost their deposit. Great news.
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Was sad to watch #HilaryClinton once more defend husband Bill at USA Congress hearings re #Epstein. Hope day soon dawns when #women are no longer expected by society to defend husbands because this is what she is suposed to do.

If polls are correct #Trump Republicans will get thrashed in mid term elections in November. But USA is no longer a #democracy & it is doubtful that Trump will allow elections to be held freely and fairly.

What a clueless public speaker #Trump is. Took one hour and 47 minutes to say nothing of importance. The worst State of the Union Address in history. Rantings of a demented person.