by admin | September 26, 2023 | Corruption, Media, Military, Political issues
The Biden administration has acknowledged neither its responsibility for the pipeline bombing nor the purpose of the sabotage I do not know much about covert CIA operations—no outsider can—but I do understand that the essential component of all...
by admin | September 24, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Military, Political issues
My first thoughts when I heard of this plan to let random members of the Australian Public buy our military’s weaponry were, “What a stupid idea! Members of the Public don’t know anything about weaponry? Never mind the strategic, tactical and...
by admin | September 22, 2023 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Foreign policy, Media, Political issues
Well, this is awkward. When a new best friend is accused of an act of unconscionable bastardry against an old best friend, it places the whole friend circle in a terrible position. Who do we side with? Who do we believe? There’s intense discomfort percolating...
by admin | September 17, 2023 | Articles by Mick Lawless, AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Media, Military, Political issues, Technology, Trade unions
The BAE Hunter Class Type 26 Frigate deal was the usual lacklustre, money-draining performance we’ve come to expect in Defence procurement. Three options were available. Two “viable” designs by Navantia and Fincantieri. Both in the water and...
by admin | September 15, 2023 | AUKUS, Australia's move to the Right, Corruption, Foreign policy, Media, Military, Political issues
Scott Morrison’s addiction to secrecy has been embraced by Defence Minister Richard Marles, and extends to an entire new industry spawned by AUKUS While it’s a comforting thought that progress moves in a straight line, a recent ABC series on the...