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God Bless America Part 3 - The Eagle at Sea

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Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat
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At the end of WW2, America had about 6,000 merchant ships. In 2022, the United States merchant fleet had 178 privately owned, oceangoing, self-propelled vessels of 1,000 gross register tons and above.

Merchant ships are the lifeblood of international trade and commerce and even more so to island nations like England, Australia and New Zealand. They are also vital to the well-being of otherwise self-sufficient nations like the USA and Canada.

In 1941, England was the victim of an all-out drive by Germany to deprive Britain of its lifeblood of imports without which it could not feed its people. In a speech in 1940 Winston Churchill magnified the extent of this danger when he said that at any given moment 2,000 British merchant ships are in transit on the high seas. The losses of ships sunk by German submarines was huge and Churchill appealed to America for help. In 1941 alone Britain lost 1,300 ships sunk by German U-Boats.

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God Bless America - Part 2: The Eagle Takes to the Sky

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Last time, I discussed the role of America in the defence and defense of the allies in the lead up to World War II. When, thanks to the back-up of American production, Britain was able to fight the threat from its enemies. As the war progressed, the allies were facing greater threats and assembly lines were needed to keep the allies armed.

On 7th December Japan attacked the American base at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. Tension between the two countries was extreme and had been rising for a long time starting with the American disapproval of the Japanese Army behaviour in China. As a sanction, America progressively denied supply of materials to Japan until it reached breaking point with the complete embargo on oil supplies without which Japanese industry could not operate.

Japan was well aware of the American vulnerability of weak defenses and there was strong support within the military to invade California. The decision not to invade was due entirely to the fact that it was known that there were many guns in the hands of the civilian population and California was very far from Japan which made supply a logistical nightmare.

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God Bless America - Part 1: The Eagle Awakes

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I have never been reticent in expressing my love and admiration of America. I love the Americans who call it home.

As an Australian, I admire the exploits of their armed services ( when I was a boy during WW2 )  but it was my experience of living there in 1976 that cemented the attitude I developed and still have today.

America has gone through a very bad patch and dragged the rest of the Western World with it. Thank goodness hope is on the horizon. 

Since the end of WW2, the only thing that has stood between Communism and the life that most of the free world enjoys is America.

The untold generosity to every beleaguered nation on this planet has not been appreciated by most of them. 

Today we explore America's lead up to WW II. 

Thank God for America. 

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

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Humour is as old as humanity itself. I am not sure if our ancient ancestors, clad in loincloths and whipping up another batch of ochre for their cave paintings, found amusement in the absurdity of life.

But they must, sure as faith, be having a laugh at us now as we launch from one accusation of racism to another.

They must think it very amusing that we now rate our value as humans on how long we have lived in a country when, back in the day, no such thing as a country even existed. 

We were all part of the same canvas, just painted with a different dye. 

But back to humour, the point of today's ramblings. 

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Settlers and Citizens, Invaders and Immigrants ..... It is Time to be Honest

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty
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Yes, let’s be honest. The days when the Italians, Greeks, Poles, Hungarians, Poms and Chinese all packed up and headed downunder or over yonder bear no resemblance to the current influx of migrants.

The 3 phases of population growth can be loosely tied down to the pre World War II, post WW2 and the here and now.

Society has changed and societal expectation has shifted from what ‘they can do for us ‘ to ‘what we can do for them.’

This, my friends, is a very big shift indeed.

Even our aboriginals came from another place. They were settlers. Thousands of years later, more settlers came across the great unknown and across hostile and treacherous waters armed with axes, energy and attitude. Some were convicts, forced to settle in a far off land as a slave to a government wanting to rid itself of the " dross " and provide a free labour force.

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Paddy Mayne - The Bravest Man Never Awarded the Victoria Cross

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Captain Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne, an amazing and legendary figure, is a name that might not be instantly recognisable to many, but his remarkable life story is one that deserves to be told. 

Mayne was a man of extraordinary courage, unshakable determination, and unrivaled skill, making him one of the most distinguished and controversial figures in military history.

He was also a bit of a bastard.

Or so some would say. Mayne was remarkably brave, but he was also not far short of being a loose cannon.

I first learned about him watching " Rogue Heroes. "

 

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The History of the Toilet - a very private matter

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Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane
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Here, in Australia, we have many colloquial phrases to announce our need to retire into a PRIVATE space to " do our business. " 

Our toilet habits are something we all share, but we DON’T Share. At least, not in today’s modern times.

I have read that under the new Trump administration, transwomen will not be allowed to use the women's bathroom in the Capitol and House Office Buildings and this has caused a firestorm of outrage from the usual suspects. 

In a press release he issued on Wednesday, Johnson said, “All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings — such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms — are reserved for individuals of that biological sex.” In practice, this means that trans women are not able to use women’s bathrooms.

Speaker Johnson noted that each Congress member has a bathroom in their office, and there are also unisex bathrooms available in the Capitol that could theoretically serve as an alternative. “Women deserve women’s only spaces,” he said in a statement.

Some years ago, a young boy was visiting Redhead’s house and he asked to use the “ dunny. “ It struck me as amusing as I would have used the word “ toilet “ or “ bathroom “ or  restroom “  or perhaps even “ go somewhere. “

It seems to me that Trump is Flushed with Commonsense as Transgender Hopes go Down the Toilet.

So it started me on one of my many voyages down rabbit holes to discover the evolution of the toilet and how it has grown from a natural bodily function into a multi million dollar business and a movement ( pun intended ) for social change. And, believe it or not, we never started out as advocates for privacy. That only happened as we grew into a more civilised society...... 

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The Eyes Have It - Windows to the Soul and Mirrors of Inner Darkness

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The phrase "The eyes are the window to the soul" has captured a universal truth about the reality of us as a species. Our eyes communicate far more than we may realise. Just as kindness and joy can shine through, so too can evil and malice emerge from eyes clouded with darkness.

When malevolence takes root in a person’s soul, it doesn't remain hidden. It manifests in subtle yet undeniable ways, most often through the eyes and the metaphorical heart.......the centre of one’s being if you will.

The eyes are  expressive, serving as a bridge between our inner world and the outer one. They reveal truths we might wish to conceal. Many of us have had the unsettling experience of meeting someone whose eyes seem "dead" or "cold," evoking an instinctive sense of unease. This phenomenon reflects an inner void... a soul consumed by malevolence, selfishness, or cruelty.

It is like our built in alarm system. 

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HMAS Sydney 2 - On this day in 1941 She was Lost with All Hands

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Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat
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There are many ships of the Royal Australian Navy that are dear to the hearts of us older Australians. The Scrap Iron Flotilla that ran the gauntlet ferrying men and materials between Tobruk and Egypt, The Canberra, sunk by friendly fire in the Solomons, the Hobart going down against overwhelming odds in Sunda Strait but none compare with the adulation reserved for HMAS Sydney.

Today marks the anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Sydney 2. Lost with all hands following a heroic mutually destructive battle with the German raider HSK Kormoran on the evening of November 19th 1941. R.I.P.

Since 1901 there have been FIVE fighting ships of the RAN bearing the name HMAS Sydney. 

The second HMAS Sydney started life as the cruiser, HMS Phaeton until purchased by the Australian government in 1934 and re-named in memory of her predecessor. She remained in Australian waters until April 1940 when she left as part of an escort screen for a large Middle East bound convoy.

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The Resurgence of Shadows - Operation Mockingbird and MKUltra in the Modern World

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In an age where technology and information dominate every aspect of our lives, the spectre of Cold War-era covert operations like Operation Mockingbird and MKUltra feels unsettlingly relevant. These programmes, designed to manipulate media narratives and experiment with behavioural control, may officially belong to history, but their underlying principles persist in modern forms.

From state-sponsored disinformation campaigns to the psychological manipulation embedded in some social media algorithms, the tactics of influence have evolved into sophisticated tools capable of shaping opinions, behaviours, and even societies on an unprecedented scale. The ramifications of these tactics, and why ethical vigilance is more crucial than ever to safeguard personal autonomy and democratic values is a subject of which we must all be very aware.

Where so-called " influencers ", pop " stars ", MSM, sports " stars " and even some of our politicians use their popularity in what could be perceived as trying to sway public opinion is, well, chilling.  

In the depths of Cold War paranoia, two covert operations ...Operation Mockingbird and MKUltra....symbolised the United States government’s willingness to use unprecedented methods to control narratives and, potentially, the human mind.

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A Prescription From the Past - How thing used to be

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Written by: Op-Ed Malcolm Kirke
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When remembering the past, and the way things used to be, one date has particular significance … 15th September. On that day in 2002 a man who had a huge influence in my life passed gently to another life. Extremely talented, always cheerful and willing to help his customers, well liked and highly respected Pharmacist Alf Dlugaj had managed a pharmacy in Ayr, and I had the great good fortune to have been his first, and only, apprentice. 

We learn many things in life, from a range of different people and random events, and the course of our life is often changed in a manner completely unexpected, which was demonstrated in spectacular fashion by the way in which the life of our dearly loved Queen Elizabeth moved in new directions from carefree childhood to assuming the onerous duties which she willingly accepted and discharged so well as promised, all her life, whether it be long or short.

It is always interesting to remember how things used to be, but much more hazardous to attempt to anticipate the future.

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