Mike Pezzullo was dismissed in November 2023 for
breaking the public service code of conduct
at least 14 times. Hundreds of texts emerged
revealing the extent of his attempts to influence
government on policy. He had breached the code of
conduct at least 14 times.

Sam Dastyari resigned and his career in politics ended
some time ago wdue to concerns over his links to
Chinese businessman Huang Xiangmo.

Politicians need to be held to account and as we know
politics is a blood-sport.

As for concerns about a war with China?

Pezzullo has stated he thinks that the consequences of this
occuring is actually quite low but of course our concerns
have been 10 years in the making which is meaningful
enough to plan for.

Hence the government's AUKUS Agreement. A bilateral Security
partnership for the Indo-Pacific region between Australia, the
UK and the US. The US assisting Australia in purchasing
nuclear-powered subs.

We're in safe hands.

Ttbn
re you/dd above.

The US involvement in AU is entirely predicated on their huge investments. They’ll fight for the preservation of those as the priority , our own interests will be secondary; It’s a sensible vantage point on which to base possible outcomes into the future.

The Chinese are moving in; I distinctly remember Trump once outlying a future involvement for South East Asia which stopped at the Phillipines.
But for the fact that General MacArthurs stoic individualism was not popular at home base, we’d all be speaking Japanese by now.

The successes we achieved in WW11 were as vague as the luck of the draw , and not due to any concerns by the US or the UK for Australia’s future.
In 1942 John Curtin was forced to beg for a squadron of Kitty Hawks to defend against the Japanese for six weeks as we waited for US assistance. Things have only become worse not better; your blind to reality if you’ve missed that truth.

There is not a shred of evidence anywhere in the world, the US can be relied on with confidence as an Allie. The bottom line is, allies are not friends unless there is something of value in the alliance to benefit them, as the priority: Israeli conflict is the outstanding example to all US Allies at the moment, and all and sundry are taking notice of the message writ large of the inherent dangers.

The China issue at the moment: Au has a shaky trade alliance with China. We need them more than the reverse; we are regularly reminded by China of the imbalance that alliance is.
What Politician is up for that one, and what are the Chips of value to bargain with.
Swinging their way , balanced by what is unfolding in the US domestically, might be more self preserving in the long haul!

First:-
I'D like to challenge the truth of Albanese's statement on
the TV News Channel last week that:- "AUSTRALIAN People WANT the Australian GOvernment to censor the Internet." Where is his referendum
to prove this? Is it a psychological ploy?

He could have better spent the $40 million he spent on The Voice referendum, on a referendum asking the Australian people if they wanted DIGITAL BANKING control without cash,and government censorship, of what,THEY say is disinformation.
Notice they don't act to censor the Incitement to violence, in some mosques and the genocide being called for in Australian streets.
Seems the censorship is unevenly applied.

The term disinformation is way to VAGUE, proper laws like the
1. Pornography of children.
2. HARRASSMENT,
3. Displaying of nude photos without permission
4.SLANDER.
5. True incitement of violence. (Not just difference of political opinion)

Bring in DEFINITE laws and allow the Justice system to hold court cases to decide., NO POWER OF CENSORSHIP, granted to the Australian government of any stripes.

0f course CHINA would see Australia as a great prize to invade. So much mineral and farming wealth.
The more they realise we have powder puff military weapons and EUROPE, BRITAIN and AMERICA are not the great military powers that once could defend us They have been dismantled and weakened by corrupt politicians and big corporations and ridiculously,massive destablising Immigration.

The only reason Australia is not a Japanese country today, is America bought their superior weaponry and manpower out here after PEARL Harbour and SINGAPORE were attacked. Australia had about 7 million people at that stage and a very small army, and not huge stocks of weapons.

We were outnumbered by the Japanese and they had good weapons.
Regardless of America's reasons for coming to our rescue,it was nevertheless their involvement that saved us, along with our own excellent fighting men.

History is replete with territorial conquest, nothing has changed in the biology of the human species
I once said to a CLIMATE CHANGE believer,
Don't worry about that, you are much more likely to die in war with China or some other conflict.

That is still true, it is simply ridiculous to spend trillions on windmills and solar when it would ensure you and your children a longer life, prosperity and freedoms to use that money to stay armed to the teeth.
History should very clearly tell you tha
t

Fester,

It's simple: Communism and a command economy don't work; they never have, and they never will. Capitalism is the only way, even if it is not perfect and some people fall through the cracks. Even then, capitalism looks after them as well.

DD

“But for the fact that General MacArthurs stoic individualism was not popular at home base, we’d all be speaking Japanese by now”.

Likewise, if we can't have help from the U.S now, we will all be speaking Chinese.

“The successes we achieved in WW11 were as vague as the luck of the draw , and not due to any concerns by the US or the UK for Australia’s future.”

That nullifies your Macarthur comment.

I don't know what “evidence” you want - apart from the formal alliance - that American wouldn't help out; but say it didn't, what other country would or could? You still haven't revealed that bit of your cunning plan.

You don't like America. That's your right. But we can't survive anything but a brief scuffle without America.

Cherful,

There is no truth from Albanese. The man is a liar. We can't believe a word he says.

Now. Let's talk about the enemy within - apart from the Greens and some members of both main political parties.

I would like to think that Muslim Australians, like Christian Australians, would vote as Australian citizens for and about Australia, not religion; and perhaps most do.

But, have a look at ‘muslimvotesmatter.com.au’. It takes the form of a statement. The FAQ'S can't be opened, but the existence of the site is a worry.

Hi ttbn,
'Australia would struggle to defend itself in a major conflict without the support of the U.S.'
- From this line of thought one might conclude we need the U.S. now more than ever, but it's actually an irrelevant conclusion.

'Australia would struggle to defend itself in a major conflict EVEN WITH the support of the U.S.'
- That's the one you should be paying attention to.

'faces looming peril'
- Is that code for the U.S will start a war with China and we'll be right there with them all the way?
What makes you think America will win a war against China nearly 12000 klms from home even with our assistance and where does it leave us if the US can't win?
It's a risky game we'd be playing to take sides.
And given China is our largest trading partner - just playing this stupid game has already cost us enough in exports and trade tariffs.

The US and the Europeans blinked just this last week when Putin ordered tactical nuclear training for combat troops.
And without NATO or US troops, the Wests Ukraine project is over.
Russia has now taken Chasiv Yar and is moving on Kharkiv.

I want you to watch this, listen to Piers Morgan get frustrated when John Mearsheimer tells him that the US will NOT respond with nuclear weapons if Russia uses them in Ukraine.

John Mearsheimer vs Piers Morgan
http://youtu.be/vlLubLH5QfE?t=590

Also, regarding your link - (and thanks for adding it)

Your link: http://youtu.be/Ilpls_8fImk?si=2trMtDvRRMMjbeIj

See this on the end part of your link - '?si=2trMtDvRRMMjbeIj'
- It's a source identifier for tracking, and you should remove it before sharing.

http://youtu.be/Ilpls_8fImk
See, still works - you don't need (or want) that part on the end.