.. could possibly believe such s**t!
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Prime Minister John Howard:
«... also urges Mr Maliki to speed up the equitable distribution of the country's oil wealth.»
[No plan to leave Iraq, PM says]
Federal Defence Minister Brendan Nelson:
«... we want to see a little bit more determination and political action from the Government of Iraq itself.»
[Nelson backs Howard's letter to Iraq]
The "Mr Maliki" under discussion is the so-called 'leader' of the US-puppet government installed following so-called 'democratic' principles, including a constitution constructed following US instruction, and elections wherein the US vetted all candidates and required those candidates to swear (among other things), that they would not dismantle the Bremer 'reforms.'
The reference to "distribution of the country's oil wealth" is purely furphy[1]; the referred-to 'oil-law' is one'a the final steps in the oil-theft planned by Cheney et al. looong before '9/11,' just as the (illegal!) invasion itself was planned by GWBush & neoCon cabal et al. also looong before '9/11.' This dreadful "Shock'n whore®" invasion has now been transformed into a (brutal!) occupation; they do not plan to leave Iraq till the oil-fields are pumped dry - if ever (see Howard article above).
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In my 'faith, hope and charity' post on the 'Morality without a God' discussion, I mentioned the chezPhil morality in which the basic crimes are lying, cheating, theft and murder. The whole thing is driven by reflexive altruism (i.e. I don't wish to be murdered, therefore I agree not to murder some other); and a key tenet is "Fair go, ya mug!"
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So. With a basic morality in place, and recalling that this is an opinion forum - as opposed to a Darlinghurst courtroom, say, we may now examine the above two 'news' items, brought to us via 'our' AusBC. It is the considered opinion of this observer [i.e. me], that the Anglo/Christian CoW® comprising of the US, UK and (to our enduring shame) Aus, plus the Israel lobby that infests the US when not the world (or subset thereof) forms the construct that I identify as the wannabe hegemon, its illegal sprog and poodle with dag, all mass-murdering for spoil. For Iraq - the resistance is hindering it - the proposed theft is of oil (what we, the anti-wars always said); in and around 'modern' Israel, actually an area better described as Palestine, the actual theft (going on these past 60 years or so) is of land and water. (Phew! Anyone doubt any'a this? Those few, feel free.)
IF my previous paragraphs are an accurate description of reality (I obviously think so, wha'da 'bout you, dear reader?) - THEN the statements by Howard (he of the people-smuggling task-force and concomitant SIEV-X tragedy say; his list is looong) and Nelson (he of the road-kill echidna hair-piece) are IMHO deceptive[2] - to say the very least.
And what of the role of the AusBC? They transmit those statements and many like them - most often without comment - but not always 'just' transmit, sometimes they amplify them. Under some moralities, there are sins of omission (see transmit) and sins of commission (see amplify.) Hmmm?
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PS Wha'da 'bout the liars, thugs and trolls of my title? Exactly and good question; Q: What sort'a morality do such share?
PPS To the Kolko piece, this: We've talked about - and posted much on that sort'a stuff - with the exception of the info that some 'smarties' in both intel & defence 'over there' are cognizant of the problems. Some know better; but nobody does better.
Yet the US disgusting, criminal depredations reoccur - in spades; as now, with 'murder for oil.'
It points up the massive immorality rampant (see AusBC above), but in particular, that of Christians who support the wars, and their Churches (i.e. the 'just war' construct.) Silence in the face of sin is also a sin. In a word (actually 2): toadal® hypocrisy!
Ref(s):
[1] furphy noun (pl. -ies) Austral./NZ informal a rumour or story, especially one that is untrue or absurd. [Oxford Pop-up]
[2] lie2 —n. 1 intentionally false statement (tell a lie). 2 something that deceives. —v. (lies, lied, lying) 1 tell a lie or lies. 2 (of a thing) be deceptive. give the lie to show the falsity of (a supposition etc.). [Old English] [POD]
3 comments:
A high percentage of blogs promote trivia and sleaze and, as a result, attract intellectual moths and assorted lowlife.
A few blogs deal with serious issues, issues that affect the nation and the world.
Your fledgling blog is already in the latter category, Phil. Well done!
Thanks for the kind words Daniel.
Interestingly enough, the above post was a parallel-submit, the other site being Webdiary. And not news; they've skipped publishing it. The Ed 'responsible' was probably Fiona Reynolds; on other occasions when such censoring has occurred, the similarly 'responsible' Ed was probably Richard Tonkin. So not only the principals (MK & DR) but the rest censor me with apparent ease. Ever wonder what their morality/conscience might be like?
Phil, I hope that the issue with WD can be resolved one way or the other. That done, those involved can just get on with things.
More importantly, given your new status, keep in mind that the foreign visitors you're likely to get may not understand some of the broad Australianisms you employ (and they certainly won't know about or care about the above 'issue'). A word of explanation may be necessary.
Keep in mind also that some of them are mindful of their nation's shortcomings and are very embarrassed by them. Tact is required on occasion though the truth must be told.
United we stand!
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