We can no longer afford to be bystanders

We can look to history to see the similarities with today. And whilst we don’t have a Hilter running Australia, we are battling with a cultural shift that, if not addressed, gives rise to extremists capitalising on it. 

It was written in the Holocaust Encyclopaedia that the Holocaust was a series of events that happened over a long period of time. Jews were dehumanised, deprived of many legal rights, became the victims of both random and organised violence, and were socially, if not physically, isolated from the rest of the population. Many people became “bystanders” to this ever-radicalising program long before the mass roundups and killings began.

Whilst God willing, we will never see that repeated we are witnessing the random and organised violence against Jews in our own country. We graphically see the manifestation of the radicalisation of young people who are encouraged by leftwing ‘elites’ who collectively march in the streets every weekend. They march, holding up signs calling for the death of Jews and supporting terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah and they defend terrorist funding nations like Iran. This is alarming behaviour and yet the bulk of the population and the leaders of this country are “bystanders”. 

We should be outraged by this and the excuse used by many “well look at what is happening in Gaza” has stuff all to do with it. What is happening in the Middle East is tragic, but we MUST not allow that to manifest any longer on our shores. It was a close call in Melbourne on Friday with the torching of a synagogue whilst people were inside thankfully no one was injured this time. But it is only a matter of time before someone will be.

We must demand that the leaders of this country come out of hiding and take steps to quell what is now the persecution of Jews on our soil. And the majority of people doing this aren’t recent migrants they are people from many countries now living in Australia and many who are Australian born with no links to the Middle East. This is about a changing culture and a culture war.

It pays to remember that it only took nine years between 1924 and 1933 for the Nazi Party to be transformed from a small, violent, revolutionary party to the largest elected party in the Reichstag. They were able to do this largely by propaganda aimed at exploiting people’s fear of uncertainty and instability. Jews also featured heavily in the Nazi propaganda as enemies of the German people.

Think about this in relation to what’s happening now. For some years, the young (in particular) and the so labelled marginalised have been brainwashed into believing their future is bleak. Climate change, inequity and various other pieces of propaganda pumped out daily have driven this. Those who have a vested interest in changing our culture promote it. When in fact, people today have more opportunity than ever, but that gets lost in the relentless bombardment of alarmism, hate, and lies that spread like wildfire on social media. 

As Max Horder wrote in his superb piece recently, Assassin’s creed this in now manifesting as online subcultures normalising and justifying violence. He wrote of the justification of attempts on Trump’s life. The widespread public support for smashing up Tesla dealerships–and for shooting Elon Musk because he had the temerity to work for Trump.

Horder wrote of the applause for the actual murder of Unitedhealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December last year, which still goes on, unabated, online. And the accused killer, Luigi Mangione, is praised, respected and even worshipped by a small; but growing social media community. A psychotic murderer has become a hero for youngsters, who imagine he stands for vigilante justice against corporate greed. Many view Jews the same way. They are the oppressors who stole land from the Palestinians when actual history tells a very different story. But that doesn’t matter because this new culture praises the terrorists, hates democracy and views Israel as the world of the rich. Hence we see that manifested in attacking and vilifying Jews in Australia 

What we are witnessing in Australia is an entirely new subculture for incubating radical and subversive ideas that are an anathema to the things Australia has historically stood for. With the power of the internet, this can get out of hand very quickly if we are not careful and we can’t afford to be bystanders any longer.

I personally think this is one of the most important discussions we need to have in our country. The question of how do we address this?  I don’t the answers apart from keeping it front of mind in the hope others also recognise the seriousness. Then that we collectively in turn keep the pressure on the leaders of this country to get off the fence and start addressing this. We need action not weasel words. 

Who are the real Luddites and Progressives.

The first windmill was used to make energy in Scotland in 1887 by James Blyth to power the lights in his home. 

Water was first used to generate electricity in 1878. It was used by William Armstrong to generate energy to power a lamp in his house in Cragside, England.

Using the sun goes right back to the 7th Century B.C., when a magnifying glass was used to concentrate sun’s rays to make fire and to burn ants.

In the 3rd century BC, the Greeks and Romans used burning mirrors to light torches for religious purposes.

There was a reason these energy generation solutions didn’t take off in a big way. They were unreliable. Their success depended on unpredictable weather, and the cost of their equipment was high. The innovative minds of that era created sustainable alternatives, leading to the development of fossil fuel energy. Industries thrived, prosperity soared, health improved significantly, and cold-related deaths fell.

Now the climate zealot cultist demand we dump fossil fuels because they are going to save the planet. And they’re going to do that by forcing us to go back to the solutions of the 1800s and they call that progress. In doing that, they are destroying vast swathes of forests and agricultural land. Criminally destroying hundreds of hectares of native species’ habitat. Many of those species are already endangered. They are bankrupting nations, destroying manufacturing industries and driving up energy costs for millions of people.

The right of the political spectrum and the enlightened nations are steering toward nuclear. A solution that doesn’t require thousands of hectares of land to be sacrificed. A solution that doesn’t require the mining of dozens of different rare earth minerals. And a solution that doesn’t require replacement every 15-25 years leading to massive waste management issues. This raises the question: who are the true progressives regarding environmental protection and clean energy?

Nuclear energy guarantees we secure our current living standards without destroying thousands upon thousands of hectares of pristine ancient forests, farmland, and wildlife habitats. Besides not polluting our oceans and killing off whales, dolphins, and other marine creatures.

The cultish renewable energy eco fascists like Chris Bowen and Matt Kean are, in fact, the ones who are destroying the plant.

And note they never build these eyesores on the city fringes or on city parks where the bulk of energy users live. They foist them on quiet rural and regional areas and their communities. Areas where the devastation is significantly enhanced. But out of sight, out of mind. What hypocrites they are.

New Rules for the 48th Australian Parliament

Dear MPs and Senators

We, the Australian people, are YOUR employers. I repeat, WE employ YOU and you have been caught with your pants down with regards living it up at our expense. As most of you clearly can not be trusted to act responsibly with our money, we are setting new rules.

With the start of the new parliament, these rules come into effect immediately. 

There are NO entitlements, only legitimate modest expense claims. All expenditure must pass the pub test. The pub used to model the test is located a five-hour drive from the black-stump and is affectionately known as “Stumpy’s Palace” as opposed to an inner city or Eastern Suburbs pubs.  

GENERAL RULES: 

Travel

You may travel and charge that to tax payers using these methods of transport only.

1. Bus,

2. Train (not first class),

3. Self-drive rent a car nothing above the level of basic, 

4. Boat (preferably row yourself).

5. Plane. If you fly, it must be via low-cost airlines. You MUST NOT turn left when boarding the plane. Electric fences are being installed on all aircraft just in case you try it. If you decide to fly yourself, you pay out of your already generous salary. Charter planes are strictly forbidden.

NOTE: Bonus points will be awarded for compliant behavior and can cash your points in for lunch packs on your next flight.

Entertainment.

Attending sporting functions is permissible, as that’s an Aussie thing to do. But, they must NOT be outside of your electoral boundary. Pies and beers at half-time are NOT deemed legitimate expenses and therefore must be paid for by you. All other forms of entertainment events are BANNED. This particularly applies to those requiring the wearing of hats, sequined dresses or tuxedos. You simply can’t have government for the people by the people when the people’s representatives are living it up at the Polo or the Opera House and the people who pay your wages are at home watching TV because they can no longer afford to go out. 

Accommodation   

Can NOT be claimed if you have access to a hire car. Hundreds of Australians lack housing and resort to sleeping in their cars each night because of financial constraints and it will be an enlightening experience for you to empathise with their experience. Character building, in fact, And multi-purpose is the order of the day.

If tax payer funded accommodation is required (as an example for you to attend parliamentary sittings), tents are available for this purpose on a share basis. Minimum three per tent. Strictly no gender mixing. The last thing we need is another scandal. Space has been made available on the Parliament House lawn. BBQs are also available. Bathroom facilities are available in Parliament House. Sleeping in your Parliamentary Office is strictly forbidden. 

When travelling overseas or to other parts of Australia that requires you to secure accommodation (and if Aunty Betty’s house is full), lightweight travel tents are available from the Parliament House stationery cupboard. Note, these must be signed for and a fully refundable deposit is required. Tent space is available at all OS Australian & friendly embassies. Locally, the Police Station carpark is the preferred option. That will save the police being called out when angry locals protest on hearing you are in town.

Meal vouchers are also available when you collect your tent.

These rules are to be implemented immediately. Any MP or Senator found to be in breach of these new guidelines will be paraded through their local streets naked, whilst your constituents (led by the local homeless and Pensioners Association) lob tomatoes and various other weapons of choice at you. From there you will be taken to the local stocks for a further 24 hours or until you beg forgiveness and promise not to be naughty boys or girls again. 

Signed: The Long Suffering Australian Public