By Kerri Lynn The bystander shot at the Trump rally was Corey Comperatore. From what we know of Corey he was a decent person: “Corey Comperatore, 50, was a family man who loved to fish. He worked at a plastics manufacturing company, volunteered as a firefighter and went to church.” What of the listed 5…
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His entire set of teeth, and gums, must be gold plated by now. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has decided to let the world, and more specifically Sir Keir Starmer’s freshly elected government, in on a secret: that artificial intelligence is inexorably majestic, glorious and sovereign. Embrace it and fob off the doomsdayers. Importantly…
By Denis Hay Introduction Australia’s federal politicians often liken the national economy to a household budget, perpetuating myths about deficits and surpluses. This comparison misleads the public about how a sovereign government functions. Unlike a household, Australia’s government, as the issuer of its own currency, operates under different financial principles. This article explores the truths…
By James Moore “The stars shall fade away, the sun himself grow dim with age, and nature sink in years, but thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, unhurt amidst the wars of elements, the wrecks of matter, and the crush of worlds.” – Joseph Addison. We were camping at Cooper’s Creek, a trickling stream that…
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As a nation, the United States, as if we did not already know, is convulsed. Paranoid and divided, giddy with conspiracy and deranged by a fear of totalitarian seizure, hyper partisan and hostile to debate and any loose definition of facts (this condition afflicts the entire political spectrum), the only thing missing so far was…
By Denis Hay Introduction Understanding the Australian government’s finances is crucial for grasping the broader economic picture. Misconceptions about budget surpluses and deficits often lead to misguided fiscal policies. This article delves into the intricacies of sectoral balances, the importance of balancing the economy over the budget, and how Australia can use its monetary sovereignty…
Listen to him; three words saved a Presidential candidacy and shook my world as I embarked upon the ever-narrowing track of the sunset years of my life. I do not intend to wax lyrical about a particular judgment delivered by the highest court in the land of the star-bangled-banner other than briefly observing that I,…
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By Denis Hay Introduction The fear of federal deficits is a common narrative used by politicians to justify austerity measures and cuts to social services. However, this fear is often based on myths and misunderstandings. Stephanie Kelton’s book, “The Deficit Myth,” provides a comprehensive analysis of these misconceptions, revealing how a proper understanding of government…
By Bert Hetebry By inserting disinformation in publications, advocating extremist ideas, inciting racist and xenophobic flash-mobs, conducting interstate computer attacks on critical infrastructure targets that are vital for the functioning of a society, it is possible to ‘heat up’ the situation in any country, all the way up to the point of social unrest. (Major…
There is something to be said about ignoring actors. They assume roles, quite literally, camouflage themselves in scripts where personalities are created, and behave accordingly. Given that they are paid liars, their political promptings should be treated with caution. It is no accident that much the same thing can be said about the members of…