Tag: Rejected

Israel has formally rejected a two-state solution?

Given the Israeli Parliament’s overwhelming rejection of a two-state solution the world needs to recognise that it is no longer possible, at least in the short and possibly medium term. It’s a mirage that opinion polls show most Israelis and Palestinians don’t want. Given their long acrimony, the sad truth is that each side wants

What happens now that Israel has formally rejected a two-state solution?

Dutton’s Pyrrhic victory – Pearls and Irritations

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The White Australian Majority trampled on an Indigenous request 5 years in the making. ” Oh, I didn’t know” is simply a Racist cover”

Certainly, Dutton has demonstrated that disinformation, division and some outright lies can confuse and motivate large sections of the community.

“The giant Gulliver of Australian goodwill allowed itself to be immobilised by a hundred petty Lilliputian doubts and fears, turning five years of Yes into a decisive No.

“John Howard for instance, urged people to vote NO because of the need to ‘maintain the rage’. What in earth does the former prime minister have to be so angry about? What is about a disadvantaged minority comprising 3% of the population that demands a sustained national rage?”

Moreover, there is the question of trust. Before the last Federal election Scott Morrison topped the list of most distrusted Australian politicians. Peter Dutton came second. The rest of the top 10 were also Liberals.

Dutton looks as if he is set to take over the top place – much to the advantage of the Teals and Anthony Albanese.

Source: Dutton’s Pyrrhic victory – Pearls and Irritations

Donald Trump says Michael Flynn treated ‘unfairly’, hits out at intelligence for giving out information ‘like candy’ – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Donald Trump blames the media and illegally leaked intelligence information for bringing down his national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Source: Donald Trump says Michael Flynn treated ‘unfairly’, hits out at intelligence for giving out information ‘like candy’ – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)