Issue of Islamic Alienation feeding Jihadism
Former treasurer Peter Costello has written compellingly on the myth of Islamic alienation feeding jihadism. The narrative provided by Fairfax Press or ABC has it that oppressed Islamic peoples in Western culture are driven to jihad to assert their values. Impotent Islamic leaders employ such rhetoric to feed their hold on power, and often embrace values expressed by terrorists. But many known western jihadists were not oppressed, but fed on a diet of welfare, higher education and entitlement entwined with victimhood. Living a great life of travel, big houses, expensive cars that they would never have imagined while working in their own nations of Pakistan, Afghanistan et al. Meanwhile we have enemies of ISIL claiming that ISIL are using US manufactured weapons given to them through aid. And we have the UN feeding victimhood by giving special rules for some. Palestinian refugees are not given the citizenship of the nations they are born in, unlike refugees elsewhere in the world, meaning that generations can call themselves refugees when they are not.
Issue of alienation feeding unrest
Van Gogh's letter to a relative at age 27, ten years before his death, is compelling. He had achieved nothing and despaired of contributing to his world, but he was a man of passion. He recognised his weaknesses, but he persevered. At 27 he could not draw well. But by age 37 he was one of the greatest artists ever. Greatness needs perseverance. But the narrative of alienation fed by Fairfax media and the ABC is debilitating. We have a stolen generation myth which prevents good people of responsibly raising children, but allows the exploitation of children by evil people. We have entitled people taking and resenting ever being asked to give anything. We have people who use race to prevent justifying bad behaviour. When the government tries to help people exercise essential work skills, we have do gooders prevent them.
Mixed issues
A royal commission which is investigating what the ABC denied was there, is asking for an extension to collect more information, having too much and needing more time to find out how the construction industry has been impeded by Union corruption. A budget fix which is needed to restore balance is being blocked by the Greens, ALP and PUP, none of which have a policy addressing the issue. AGW hysterics gloomily face the fact that heating is not being hidden in the ocean either. The media are very keen to inflate the issue of Hillsong, Frank Houston and a serial pedophile allegation. Is there evidence of systemic corruption? None has been presented as yet. Finally there is a sad case of a she male murdered by her boyfriend, a chef. She had worked as a prostitute to send money back home to Indonesia.
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David Daniel Ball calls himself the Conservative Voice.
I'm a teacher with three decades experience teaching math to high school kids.I also work with first graders and kids in between first grade and high school. I know the legends of why Hypatia's dad is remembered through his contribution to Math theory. And I know the legend of why followers of Godel had thought he had disproved God's existence.
I'm not a preacher, but I am a Christian who has written over 28 books all of which include some reference to my faith. Twelve blog books on world history and current affairs, detailing world events , births and marriages on each day of the year, organised by month. Twelve books on the background to and history of Bible Quotes. One Bible quote per day for a year. An intro to a science fiction series I'm planning, post apocalyptic cyber punk. An autobiography with short story collections.
I'm known in Australia for my failure as a whistleblower over the negligence death of a school boy. ...
My name is David Daniel Ball
Here's a summary of today's news from around the world:
Natural Disasters:
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, exacerbated by powerful Santa Ana winds. This has led to evacuations as thousands of firefighters battle at least three separate blazes. A result of poor policy regarding land management.
A powerful earthquake in China's Tibet region has resulted in dozens of deaths, with urgency mounting in the search for survivors.
Political Developments:
President Joe Biden has expressed doubts about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding up a peace deal to influence the U.S. election. How might Israel deal with terrorists? Compromise?
In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, prompting questions about what happens next. Maybe commentators want to examine how bad it had been?
The impeachment and arrest warrant situation for South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to unfold, with thousands ...
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Here's a summary of key news events from around the world for today, January 8, 2025:
Earthquake in Tibet: A significant earthquake, with its epicenter approximately 80 km north of Mount Everest, has caused dozens of deaths in Tibet. The quake has also rattled neighboring Nepal, leading to concerns about further damage and loss.
Canadian Political Shift: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation amid party infighting, leaving his position open until a new leader is elected. This development marks a significant shift in Canadian politics. Some are calling for elections to allow a new leadership.
Health and Environment: The Carter Center has reported a dramatic decline in Guinea worm disease, with only 11 cases recorded this year, showcasing a major victory in global health efforts. It showcases their work is not solely election interference
Middle Eastern Developments: In Mexico, newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum has moved away ...
The useful idiot that is RINO Romney is wrong about the mother of our child, USA. She is not virginal. When the patriot Ashli Babbitt was killed during a largely peaceful demonstration at the Capitol, she was not killed because President Trump incited violence or lied about election fraud. She was there because she was standing up for an opportunity the founding fathers promised was her free right. And she was killed because a Cabal has stolen the 2020 election and Georgia senate run offs and that Cabal desperately needs to protect itself. And by killing her, the Cabal has prevented President Trump from presenting his case before the legislature, as he had been allowed by constitution. Biden is now President Elect. But Biden did not get the votes he claims, and will not have the support such a turnout would endow.
The awful situation of President Elect Biden for USA, with senate in tow, cannot be understated. Just as with 911, terrorists around the world are cheering. It is trite to say there will be no justice, as there has been ...
