to all -

I realise your preoccupations are atm focused around the forthcoming election, of which other than my previous comments I'm not too concerned at an individual level and have nothing of substance to add to that particular debate.

My concerns for all levels of community lie in a different direction. To that end I'm submitting for Graham's approval or rejection a new topic, a new thread, under the heading of 'Myths of Democracy'.It's about democracy per se and pertains to Australian democracy only insofar as it pertains to all democracies.

I guess like everyone who puts a topic up I just hope it might have some relevance for anyone interested in their own indigenous political processes, so if it interests you please slag, drag or add as you feel so inclined :-)

imajuliannutter

just picking up your interest in Diogenes, which we would seem to have in common - though I focus upon Plato in my writings because of the massive influence he has and continues to have within the specialised political classes of our nations. There's a pretty neat line from Diogenes to Zeno, who suffered the same fate in that his writings are only available by references made by his contemporaries. In some measure Zeno figures largely with me, not because he further extended stoicism (which fits pretty well with my personal inclination) but rather because in many respects he would seem to have made the first viable articulation of another and to my mind greater philosophy which, at a purely personal level, I believe to be the only philosophy which offers a real alternative to the ongoing marginalisation of the 99%.

deezul,

hopefully I'll not need to nudge you. I expect nothing less than a 'Booker'.

I'm pleased I cheered you. Humour and levity, like work, are great medicine

Not at all familiar with Zeno.
Weather willing I'll read this weekend as I sail beautiful Moreton Bay. Which I predict with certainity neither activity will be done backwards nor in a bathtub ... .

Expect I can google Zeno?

Off to collect alcohol and prepare 'Sunshine' now.

Deezul,

Publishing articles on Onlineopinion is very rewarding.

I've always received great encouragement, and have on a couple occassions, to my amazement even had contributions rejected outright. On reflection, deservedly so.

I've received assistance with editing, which again I find absolutely amazing and horrifies me. Eventually I've sort of grudgingly accepted the truth of the editor's 'suggestions'.

I've published regularly on topics I feel strongly about.

I ignore all comments that are out of order or totally opposed to my views. That's part of my definition of rewarding.

Good luck.

imajuliannutter
sounds like a fabulous way to recharge the batteries nutter yes - umm yes editorial process can be a bit traumatic. I imagine Zeno will show up in the fabulous DuckDuckGo search engine (which I love and support because its exactly what a search engine should be, just good clean results)