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Merck uses price gauging to profiteer from the pandemic
By Joe Montero
Behind Merck’s new Covid-19 pill there is a story about how this pharmaceutical multinational has used its position to make a huge monopoly profit from the Covid-19 outbreak. And this is just one of the giants exploiting sickness on an unprecedented scale. Continue reading Merck uses price gauging to profiteer from the pandemic
Video: What if we actually taxed the rich?
The following explanation by economist, professor, author, lawyer, and political commentator Robert Reich, applies to the situation in the United States; The same can be applied to Australia The only difference is that the amount, will differ, due to a smear economy and population. But it will still be an equivalent to meet similar needs. Taxation reform and on this scale should be part of our conversation.
Wealth tax: $2.75 trillion
Funding the IRS: $1.75 Trillion
Taxing Wall St trades: $777 Billion
Repealing Trump tax cuts: $500 Billion
Raising the top tax rate by 1%: $123 Billion
Eliminating loopholes: $119 Billion Total: $6 Trillion. Nearly double the cost of Joe Biden’s Build Back Better reconciliation bill.
Video by Robert Reich
Video: The CIA plan to kidnap and assassinate Assange
This recent interview explains the collaboration between three investigative journalists into the saga of the United State’s pursuit of Julian Assange and how far the CIA and Mike Pompeo were prepared to go to get their man.
Video from Live on the Fly with Randy Credico
The Pandora Papers show the scale of global web of deceit for the rich and powerful
By Joe Montero
The attest trove of leaked documents to go public have become known as the Pandora Papers. Those that have been released implicate 35 current and former world leaders, and the list includes about 400 Australians. Continue reading The Pandora Papers show the scale of global web of deceit for the rich and powerful
COVID payments to end and this will hurt Australia
By Ben Wilson
The Morrison government’s decision to start withdrawing emergency support is a kick in the teeth for those who find themselves out of work because of Covid. Contrast this with the generous loan facility to be set up for mining projects, and protection against loss from real estate promised to banks, and other lending institutions. This comes on top of generous handouts already given to mates. Continue reading COVID payments to end and this will hurt Australia
Escalating police violence was a real issue in Melbourne two weeks ago
By Jim Hayes
The dust is settling on last week’s events in Melbourne, where ultra-right led mobs attacked a union office and then began a few days on a violent rampage. Most of Australia justifiably condemned them. There are a couple of buts though. Continue reading Escalating police violence was a real issue in Melbourne two weeks ago
Centrelink payments must rise to avoid a looming poverty crisis
By Joe Montero
An Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) survey has shown that 96 percent of those on Centrelink payments say they are struggling harder under the lockdowns. Most have had no government assistance this year. As the gap between income and the cost of housing continues to widen, a worrying 41.5 percent say they are at risk of homelessness. Continue reading Centrelink payments must rise to avoid a looming poverty crisis
Morrison has committed Australia as a base for a nuclear fleet
By Joe Montero
Scott Morrison has just announced a new military pact with the United States and Great Britain, which will turn Australia into a base for a nuclear powered submarine fleet and increase information sharing. Continue reading Morrison has committed Australia as a base for a nuclear fleet
GetUp report shows decline of democracy in Australia
By Joe Montero
GetUp has released a report on the decline of democracy in Australia. The research was carried out by Dr Keiran Hardy, Dr Rebecca Ananian-Walsh, and Dr Nicola McGarrity. It explosively reveals the extent to which creeping and extensive surveillance over recent times. Continue reading GetUp report shows decline of democracy in Australia