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Video: Extinction Rebellion actions are taking place across the planet
Contributed by Jim Hayes
Prime minister Scott Morrison insisted at the United Nations last week, that Australia is on track to meet the Paris agreement commitments on global warming. Nobody believed him. The data clearly shows that emissions are going up. Continue reading Video: Extinction Rebellion actions are taking place across the planet
More climate arrests in Melbourne in second day of rebellion
By Joe Montero
Second day of the spring Rebellion in Melbourne has come and gone. The big event was a swarm and blocking the end of Collins Street and the beginning of Spring Street. Continue reading More climate arrests in Melbourne in second day of rebellion
First Day of the Spring Rebellion was a major success
by Joe Montero
Day one ( 7 October) of Extinction Rebellion’s Spring Rebellion took off to a flying start. It was the first day of a week of ongoing disruption around Australia. Continue reading First Day of the Spring Rebellion was a major success
Why the labor strike is back in the United States
The United States is experiencing the biggest across nation strike that has been seen in a long time. Forty-nine thousand workers at General Motors have ben on strike for almost three weeks. This is the latest in a series of major strikes that have involved teachers, nurses and others. Bryan Schatz writes (Mother Jones 30 September 2019), the strike is back.
Continue reading Why the labor strike is back in the United States
Peter Dutton’s shaming call for Extinction Rebellion activists reveals his and his government’s weakness
From Queensland
Peter Dutton’s outburst last Wednesday, where he called for the public shaming of those involved in actions carried out by Extinction Rebellion is telling. Continue reading Peter Dutton’s shaming call for Extinction Rebellion activists reveals his and his government’s weakness
The American economy really is in trouble
By Joe Montero
The worrying rumbles threatening a storm within the American economy are getting louder, and we’d better all watch out. Continue reading The American economy really is in trouble
Video: This has been the hallmark of the so-called Hongkong democracy protest movement
By Joe Montero
The following Footage was come via Reuters, which can hardly be considered pro-Chinese. What it shows is that, contrary to the images resented in the West, police were attacked. The remained almost stationary, certainly did not charge into the masked crowd, violently attacking them.
Video from CNA
While it is true that one person was shot in the chest at a different incident, it remains that this i only a small, although regrettable, part of the toll. Most of it has been suffered by opponents of this movement, of which there are many in Hongkong.
There is ample evidence that these protests have been funded and supported by the US administration, recruiting a section of Hongkong society, previously associated with and benefiting from the former British colonial establishment.
Differences in the economic fortunes between mainland China have been exploited. As the fortunes of the former grow, the Hongkong economy has been declining. This is the result of the “one nation two systems” agreement that was a precondition for the British leaving.
The spectacle of protesters carrying photos of Donald Trump, parading American flags and calling for a foreign invasion of Hongkong should be no surprise. Nor should the violent methods applied.
Hongkong’s protests have coincided with the new aggressivesnes of US foreign policy and the trade war being waged against China.
Although good people have for the time being been misled by the slogans, the undeniable reality is starting to show itself.
Protesters Attack Man in Hong Kong Subway Station
Video from VOA News
Whether one approves of the political system in China or not, it remains that the like of a large part of humanity has been lifted enormously and that China is leading the world in introducing a sustainable economy and society. Little credit is given for this in the West.
China celebrates 70 years of revolution
Video from teleSUR English
An indication of the determination of the Chinese to stand against attack was demonstrated in the National Day ceremony.
Anyone who knows anything about China knows that the unity of the nation is strong and there is a determination to stand up to foreign interference and those trying to turn back the clock.
This was shown at the spectacular ceremony in Beijing, which marked China’s National Day on 1 October.
The anti-China campaign is not going to succeed.
China’s national Day Ceremony
Video by RT
Frydenberg announces review into retirement income and we should be worried
By Ben Wilson
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced a sweeping review of the nation’s retirement income system. Continue reading Frydenberg announces review into retirement income and we should be worried
Video: Scott Morrison’s so-called ‘Ensuring Integrity’ Bill is an attack on the basic rights of all working people
The Morrison government’s Ensuring Integrity Bill is nothing more than an attempt to launch a major attack on Australia’s union movement through the criminalisation of union activity and deny protection to workers, through law that is heavily weighted to achieve this outcome. One group of Australians is singled out to be treated differently. This is blatant discrimination. The same is not intended for employers break the rules and politicians who are lining their own pockets.