Jewish Miriam Margolyes says it like it is, it looks like Hitler has won.

Remember when Morrison dogwhistled Muslims for political gain…remember when an Australian butchered Muslims in NZ. Words can have consequences outside the political game. These tactics won’t win you an election Peter Dutton but could cost lives and inflame racism.

“#AUKUS is a reckless gamble with Australia’s security. Australian public deserves an open & frank debate on AUKUS. Logically, AUKUS & the alternatives should be a major issue at the next Australian election.” Not clear why NZ would want to link to AUKUS.. johnmenadue.com/the-potential-…

Defence Minister Marles 'love' for the US is so dewy-eyed as to defy parody. Gareth Evans giving voice to widespread dismay about AUKUS. Mr Keating far from alone in his criticism Financial Review afr.com/policy/foreign…

Great respect for Evans. Had a lot to do with him when he set up the International Crisis Group in Brussels after he left politics. Became a well led international institution. Evans a voice worth listening to by a Labor Government which has lost its way on strategic policy.

Gareth Evans: “#AUKUS would likely “prove 1 of worst foreign & defence policy decisions our country has made, not only putting @ profound risk our sovereign independence, but generating more risk than reward for the national security it promises to protect afr.com/policy/foreign…

Excellent. smh.com.au/culture/music/…

Gareth Evans: AUKUS is terrible for Australian national interests – but we’re probably stuck with it theconversation.com/gareth-evans-a… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

BREAKING 🇵🇸🇮🇱 Pope Francis says Israel's war in Gaza is "terrørism" "I continue to receive very serious and painful news from Gaza. Unarmed civilians are subjected to bombings and shootings. A mother and her daughter were ki!!ed by Israeli snipers while going to the restroom.

Just think, a gambling ad ban could be to Albo what gun reform was to Howard: a massive against-the-grain achievement generating wide respect - not to mention, simply the right thing to do. 🤔 Jack waterford Canberra Times #auspol

The aged care announcement this week is not a true Labor reform package. This is a neocon package whereby government & providers transfer their financial risks onto consumers. Consumers are now cash cows in an uncapped market, not older people in need of care and support

The weakest link will be in implementation. Will the various public servants etc be as tough as the bill provides for, or will they allow the tragedy we saw in the Royal commission to unfold again ? 5/5

Coalition’s nuclear plan will lead to ‘massive’ electricity shortages and risk blackouts, new analysis warns theguardian.com/australia-news…

The stalking and pressure on the VC of USYD to resign has yielded some valuable insights in an email to Mark Scott from Stuart Rees. Here is a substantial excerpt: ‘Dear Mark, I do not underestimate the pressure you would have been under regarding the claim that certain

The context for October 7 is wilfully and deliberately ignored - johnmenadue.com/hamas-gaza-and…

Australia poised to enter another US-led Middle East war - johnmenadue.com/australia-pois…

Life is changed, not ended. Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease over two years ago, Susie Menadue died peacefully, surrounded by her family on October 24, aged 79. #Vale #johnmenadue johnmenadue.com/vale-susie-men…

John Warhurst writes - Progress on a hope and a prayer eurekastreet.com.au/article/progre… via EurekaStreet

Australians pierce the foreign policy propaganda of both major parties - johnmenadue.com/australians-pi…