Carl Payne

Plato saw a ruling system of philosopher kings, based on deep understanding of justice, truth, & “good”

Democracy advocates argue this is elitist - but we are already controlled by a tiny number of the rich & powerful, no matter what the electors say every 3-4 years.

Would Plato’s system be worse?

This one is stomach-churning…….😖

Next you’ll be suggesting a story about a defeated President who orchestrates an armed mob to attack the Capitol, break into the Senate, hunt the Vice President etc….

Then 4 years later, he’s re-elected!!!

Too unbelievable.

I’ve already written the song. Got 27 weeks to edit…….!!!🤔😎

And I’m celebrating the news just in, that in about 27 weeks, I’ll finally get to use the title Pop, or similar🥂🎉

1975 I flew Perth-Singapore-London for $750

Was on $5,000 PA - 15% of salary

This year I flew Perth-Doha-London for $1,800

Relevant corresponding salary is $100,000 - 1.8%

1975 parity would be $15,000 one way

It’s no surprise that airfares will rise

In so many ways, our Earth carnival is over

I love that there’s a special Clinic in charge of regulating creamy salad dressing………

Has anyone seen the lease Trump has for the White House?

I’m assuming it’s a fairly typical contract arrangement……

Right now, I’m thinking he’s not gonna get his bond back!!

I think you’re raita……

My mind occasionally wanders into the “I guess US Democrats are right now actively strategising a taking back of their country” from the fascists.

Then I wonder if my mind isn’t occasionally just as confused as most US Democrat pollies appear to be?!

My cigar waits for Stephen Miller, the non-elected puppet master and manipulator………

Anybody else noticed the recent collections of "lost soul, blues recordings" on You Tube?

Many are purportedly “lost” from the early 1960s, but they're all too perfect.

In every way.

My view? AI very probably, unless clear supporting evidence is presented……

Heard yesterday that an extended family member quit her NDIA job, citing management corruption…..

Not prepared to be a whistleblower & fearful of being implicated - despite no wrongdoing at all - she has left a job she loved

The Robodebt details influenced her decision

Pathetic Oz, 2025….😖

It’s a certainty

He’s also described how Americans must address the current Trump Terror……

In 2002, Netanyahu described his view on how liberal, progressive, decent, ethical, community-minded Americans must now act, in the face of Trump Terror.

If they aren’t secretly cooperating to build a powerful and unified opposition to Trump, they are either asleep at the wheel or seriously underestimating the real danger.

After all of Trump’s shenanigans, do the top brass in the US armed forces realise yet, that in their collective hands, they now hold the future of their country?

Dylan’s original lyrics were, “The underpants my friend, are blowin’ in the wind”

And in Caribbean Wind", Bob wrote "Stars on my balcony, buzz in my head”

You’re starring in a metaphoric drama.

Life is reflecting art, a sure sign that you’re gonna be fine

Embrace the underpants

Metaphorically

😂

Reminds me of our son, many years ago now 🥴 who was going out with his mum in the car……

My bride was adjusting the seat, the mirrors, the steering wheel and Mr 4 said: Mum, Dad doesn’t start, he just goes!

Isn’t that just the coffee…….?

They maybe found the “US” ANTIFA handbook…..

The world is full of anti-fascists, from scores of different countries, with scores of different cultures & political structures

Forgive my nitpicking but I’m getting a bit grumpy at the myopic US world perspective

The sign works in a US context ✅❤️

Andrew Clennell is such a Mudrock media muppet.

There’s no journalism in his secretarial efforts. Zero.

In the shady, double-dealing, hypocritical world of international diplomacy, we see weird, uncomfortable, unfortunate theatre

The Trump-Albanese production is the latest, but this time it’s at our local playhouse

Just down the road

Time for a picket line

Not in MY neighbourhood thanks Albo!🤮

It sure is.

At first she said
“……with my eyes!”

Then she reconsidered; and added, with stern emphasis, the “own”.

Very funny…….

My 3 year old neighbour continues to amuse me.

This morning’s driveway gem:

“I woke up last night and you know what?! It was SO dark, I couldn’t even see with my OWN eyes!!”

Barnaby Joyce in the news again🤮

Let’s remember, Oz is a country where BJ can “spend” $675,000 in expenses - no receipts - but less than three weeks on the ground while ‘drought envoy’

& he texted through his report!

No debate, no transparency, no resolution

We’re led by the corrupt & the greedy

Our 3 year old neighbour came visiting.

She informed us that “when Mummy and Daddy got married, they had a cake!”

She then offered her future strategy:

“When I get married I’m going to have lots of cup cakes…”

She’s a think-ahead kind of kid.

I wish her well in our uncertain future……

Agreed, except that the Nobel Peace Prize was devalued decades ago when US arch war criminal Henry Kissinger received it……….

Paul Brereton

BREAKING
Anthony Albanese approves 50 million dollar funding for new wing of the Australian War Memorial to honour those who served in the Conflicts of Interest.
The collection is expected to include a display of at least 16 of Paul Brereton’s hats
#auspol