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Rolling Thunder - a Story of Vengeance or Revenge or Retribution..................

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Published: 12 July 2024
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I watched the old 1977 classic, " Rolling Thunder " last night. Why can't they make films like this anymore? Raw and more layers than an onion...... no wonder Quentin Tarantino, a notable fan, has cited it as one of his favourite films, highlighting its influence on his work. 

Without giving too much away, the story follows Major Charles Rane (William Devane), a Vietnam War veteran who returns home to San Antonio, Texas, after being held captive in a POW camp for seven years. Upon his return, Rane is celebrated as a hero and awarded a silver dollar for each day he was imprisoned. However, he struggles to reconnect with his wife and son, who have moved on in his absence.

Rane's attempts to adjust to civilian life are shattered when a gang of thugs, led by a ruthless criminal named Texan (James Best), invade his home. They brutally attack him and his family, seeking the silver dollars he received. Rane's wife and son are murdered, and Rane is left for dead, with his right hand mangled in a garbage disposal.

Surviving the ordeal, Rane is consumed by a desire for revenge. He teams up with his war buddy, Johnny Vohden (Tommy Lee Jones), who is also struggling with his own post-war demons. Together, they embark on a relentless and violent quest to track down and eliminate the perpetrators.

Or did they?

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Trench Warfare - a Tale of Pinecones and Pantry Raids

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Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane
Published: 11 July 2024
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I grew up in a small rural community in the hills of New Zealand. My early life was shrouded in mist and the ever-present wind that pummeled our hilltop community and we loved every wet windy second. So much so that even today, all these decades later, my definition of a perfect day is a misty drizzly soggy one where I can snuggle down and take life off the hook and feel perfectly justified in being a sloth.

As kids, we roamed the paddocks, built campfires and fought incredible wars. 

Just above our home was a dairy farm and it boasted what was the very best staging post for monumental battles. We called it Pine Cone Hill. It was aptly named because there was a stand of pine trees that gave generous ammunition for two armies to lob at each other. The added bonus was that it was the site of an old maori Pa or village in layman's terms. What not many people know is that the Maori people of New Zealand had perfected the art of trench warfare long before the French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban came up with his clever idea back in the 17th Century. ( as we discussed yesterday. ) 

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Māori and the Inception of Trench Warfare: something not many know about

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Trench warfare, often associated with the grim and grueling battles of World War I, finds its roots far earlier in history. believe it or not. 

The Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, were on to the idea long before Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban of France.

The Māori's sophisticated use of trench warfare in their conflicts during the 19th century started long before then.

They arrived in New Zealand from Polynesia around the 13th century, and developed a distinct and advanced culture. By the time European explorers arrived in the late 18th century, the Māori had established a strong warrior tradition. They were adept at building military fortifications called a Pa. 

These were not merely simple fortresses but complex defensive structures meticulously designed to withstand sieges and assaults. Pa were often built on elevated ground, making them naturally defensible. However, it was the intricate trench systems within these fortifications that truly distinguished Māori military engineering. 

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Danger Will Robinson.... and are we all not Will Robinson right now?

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How many of us are old enough to remember that series from America called " Lost in Space. " ? 

Lost in Space, the beloved sci-fi series that first graced our television screens in the 1960s.

I remember it well. What would poor Will Robinson have done without his trusty robot?

A show where the Robinson family, along with their Robot and the ever-scheming Dr. Smith, navigate the treacherous and often ridiculous perils of outer space. But what if I told you that this interstellar adventure holds a mirror up to our modern-day reliance on technology and the dangerous ways of our governments? 

You see, our trusted robot from our childhood TV shows is now in fact a  " trusted " companion.  We cannot cope without our robotic friend who steers us through life. Along our roads through GPS; our banking and in fact every part of our lives. 

But what if our trusted robot mate from the days of " Lost in Space ' is no longer our companion, but our ruler?  Have they become our nemeses? Our worst enemy?

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After a trillion tons of CO2, the Great Barrier Reef hits record coral cover third year in a row

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Sixty percent of all human CO2 emissions have been emitted since 1985, but today, the corals are healthier than ever

In 1985 humans were emitting only 19.6 billion tons of CO2 each year, and now we emit 37 billion tons. In the meantime, AIMS [The Australian Institute of Marine Science ] have been dragging divers thousands of kilometers over the reefs to inspect the coral cover. These are the most detailed underwater surveys on the largest reef system in the world, and they show that far from being bleached to hell, the corals are more abundant than we have ever seen them.

As Peter Ridd points out, when the reef was doing badly, AIMS was happy to combine the data on the whole reef so we could lament its demise. But lately, AIMS splits it into separate sections, and if Peter Ridd didn’t check the numbers, who would know it was a record across the full 2,300 kilometer length of the reef? And that may be exactly the point. As Ridd reminds us, in 2012, the AIMS team predicted the coral cover in the central and southern regions would decline to 5 – 10 percent cover by 2022. Instead, the whole reef is thriving at 30 percent.

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How Do We Solve a Problem like Joe Biden? How do We Solve a problem like the VP? Flibbertyjibbet and Not Assets to the Abbey

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Published: 07 July 2024
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 What a pickle the Democrats have created. And they have no one to blame but themselves. 

The problem they have right now is if they take Joe off the ballot, Kamala will not step aside. She wants to be President of the United States. POTUS. They can’t run her against 45 ( Trump ) because her internal polling is extremely low. They have no path forward with her at the top of the ticket. So what do they do?  Kill old Joe off and say he had a medical episode?  

Talk about from the frying pan into the fire. Hunter and Jill are hardly going to see the big guy leave quietly...... after all, they have too much skin in the game. 

So what can they do about this? How do they solve a problem like " Maria " as the old song goes. 

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Tucker Down Under

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Published: 06 July 2024
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When Tucker Carlson was here on his speaking tour, he talked about our love of our creatures and how surprised he was at this national pastime of loving our wildlife. 

His final speech on his amazing speaking tour was without a doubt the best I have heard in years. If this man is not part of the Trump government, then something is wrong. 

So here is my takeout and a few random thoughts as I listened to one of the best speeches heard in Australia for decades.  The video is at the bottom of the article and I urge you to watch it. You will be glad you did. This man is an American National treasure. 

At last a real connection between America and Australia. 

We need each other, more than ever. 

Tucker first spoke of our love of animals and then went on to other topics. But the theme was the same: Australians need to start loving Australia again and our government needs to quit with the guilt and get out of the way. 

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Beware the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - The Fabian Society'

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Published: 05 July 2024
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While our political leaders are making merry with their power, the enemy is, like Hannibal and his elephants heading for Rome across the Alps, marching ever closer. We, like the people of ancient Babylon, sit by and watch helplessly as our leaders gloat and make merry.

Unfortunately, we are ignoring the elephant that is already in the room, - the Fabians.

The Fabian Society derives its name from the Roman general Quintus FabiusRoman general Quintus Fabius, known for his strategy of delaying his attacks on the invading Carthaginians until the right moment. The name Fabian Society was explained in the first Fabian pamphlet which carried the note:

“For the right moment you must wait, as Fabius did most patiently, when warring against Hannibal, though many censured his delays; but when the time comes you must strike hard, as Fabius did, or your waiting will be in vain, and fruitless.”

The latest world leader to join the ranks of Fabian leaders has just been elected. 

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4th of July - a Day that Means More than Fireworks, Fun and Festivities

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Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is one of the most significant holidays in the United States.

It is a day filled with patriotic fervor, fireworks, parades, and barbecues, as Americans come together to commemorate the nation's independence. But what is the history behind this iconic celebration? I believe it is more. Much more than that. 

The story of Independence Day begins on July 4, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress, comprised of delegates from the thirteen American colonies, adopted the Declaration of Independence.

This historic document, drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed the colonies' separation from British rule and established the United States of America as a sovereign nation.

When the first settlers arrived on the Mayflower in 1620 at Plymouth, they had hopes and dreams to found a Nation free of Religious persecution and constraints of the then King of England, King James.

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Paul Revere's Revolutionary Ride

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How many people around the world have been warning about the danger we are in?  All around the world, we have been called conspiracy theorists and accused of peddling misinformation and disinformation. Yet we are being proven correct mere months after.

As America is about to celebrate its Independence Day, one can't help but think back to the man who warned of danger. Thank goodness, back then, people listened.

Paul Revere, a silversmith from Boston, is one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolutionary War. Born on January 1, 1735, Revere's life and actions have become an emblem of the spirit of American independence. His legendary midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonial militia of the approaching British forces has etched his name into American history.

However, Revere's contributions to the American Revolution extend far beyond this single act of heroism.

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The Great Debate

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What I witnessed last week was not a debate. it was a cruel and wicked humiliation.  I am no fan of Joe Biden. But elder abuse is not on. This public display of deliberate sabotage makes me wonder how low the left will go in order to " win ' at any cost.  It was heartless, and it makes me wonder if they will do this to him, what are they prepared to do to you?

I did not see any hint of debating. I saw a political manouvre which had nothing to do with debating. In fact, it was a question and answer episode. So what is debating? 

Debating, as a formalised method of argument stretches back thousands of years. It has evolved significantly over time: in fact, today it is a distant cousin to its early beginnings. Debating was a critical skill in education, politics, and many professional fields. Today? Many use cheap tricks like ridicule and raised voices  and bullying. Hardly reasoned and thoughtful exchange of opposing points of view. 

The roots of formal debate can be traced back to ancient civilisations. One of the earliest and most influential traditions originated in Ancient Greece. The Greeks placed high value on public speaking and the ability to argue persuasively. The Sophists, a group of itinerant teachers, were among the first to explore the idea.  They taught young men how to construct arguments and persuade audiences, laying the groundwork for formal debate.

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