Washington supported ultra-right elements unleash a wave of violence, as part of an orchestrated campaign against the election of Nicolas Maduro. They have targeted hospitals, schools, railway stations, and forced drivers out of cars to torch them. The they targeted, political rivals, their homes, and families. This is to back their claim that the 28 July presidential election was rigged. Continue reading Venezuelans mobilise to support election of Nicolas Maduro
The rise in corporate monopoly power is a big factor the housing cost crisis
This article was written for Fair Go For Pensioners by its Victorian President Joe Montero
While Australian policy makers continue to pretend the nation’s housing woes are about the lack of properties to satisfy the market demand for them, real life has a way to prick the illusion. Cities like Melbourne, Hobart ad Darwin recorded falls over the last month. In the longer-term, the rate of rise has been shrinking, not hugely, but it’s definitely there. Continue reading The rise in corporate monopoly power is a big factor the housing cost crisis
Rupert Murdoch aims to continue being the political puppet master
By Jim Hayes
The method has used to guarantee control over his media empire is a window to the character and the way he sees the world. Unusual control measures began when he used his influence to persuade the Australian Stock Exchange in 1993 to give him the right to issue non-voting shares. He needed the money and wanted control. Those buying shares of this type contributed their money but didn’t get a say on how the company is run. Continue reading Rupert Murdoch aims to continue being the political puppet master
Plan to destroy public housing is being fought by residents
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Melbourne’s high rise public housing tenants are fighting the Victorin government’s plan to forcefully demolish their homes. There has been no consultation, and most of them, 20,000 out of 30,000 will be thrown out into the high costs public housing market.
Some will be offered places in newly defined “affordable housing,” where the rents are set at up to 70 percent of market rent. Public housing residents will still be put into much worse position by losing the 25 percent of income rent they now have. They will be excluded from the high-cost inner suburbs where many ow live. Continue reading Plan to destroy public housing is being fought by residents
Attempted killing of Trump brings new danger to the United States
By Joe Montero
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump yesterday made big news. It’s a significant event with great potential for the political elite and the big media associated with it, to manipulate and use to crack down on American society. To target certain sections of the population even more than they are now. Continue reading Attempted killing of Trump brings new danger to the United States
Australia no believes in the present political system
By Jim Hayes
Only 37 percent of Australians are satisfied with “how democracy is working in Austral” according to the latest Essential Poll. The use of the word democracy is not the appropriate one here though. Saying that this is the proportion of Australians see that the political system operates in their interests. This has profound implications. Continue reading Australia no believes in the present political system
US imperialism is a blight on the world and in Australia
Organisations around the world and in here are taking action outside US embassies and consulates as an act of solidarity and unity in fighting the common enemy.
People demand the right to build their own future and freedom from attack, repression and war, from Washinton on behalf of Wall Street.
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Dutton’s nuclear plan is dangerous and must be stopped
By Jim Hayes
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has finally announced some detail of the Liberal and National parties’ nuclear energy plan, which includes the building of 7 power plants. An attempt to legitimise this by connecting it to the creation of jobs and opportunities for an Australia gripped by a cost-of-living crisis has Already begun, and the Murdoch controlled media is pushing this and manufacturing public opinion. Continue reading Dutton’s nuclear plan is dangerous and must be stopped
Inquiry into the corrupt behaviour of PwC is a whitewash
By Jim Hayes
The report from the Senate inquiry into the PwC scandal has recommended that the multinational consultancy firm should be “open and honest,” implying this this isn’t how it has behaved. The report also recommended stricter regulation of large partnerships between government and large private organisations. In all there are 12 recommendations. Continue reading Inquiry into the corrupt behaviour of PwC is a whitewash
Monopoly media and its corporate connections shape the news we get
By Joe Montero
Everyone likes to complain about the media. This is often about perceived bias, and media bias id an objective fact, which is more than taking a different political position than the observer disagrees with. The fact is shown by the material evidence. Continue reading Monopoly media and its corporate connections shape the news we get