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November 06, 2021
On this day, 5th Nov 2014

Much that passes as idealism is disguised hatred or disguised love of power
ICAC might now be successful in getting itself dissolved before it chooses to investigate the broad range of ALP corruption. The trigger has been the investigation of Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor Margaret Cunneen SC over a malicious complaint made against her. While the ICAC has claimed two Liberal Premiers and ten Liberal members on an issue of election funding irregularities, it has turned a blind eye to ALP corruption which involves officers hiring hit men and funding jihadists and corrupt property deals worth many billions of dollars. The watch body that oversees the ICAC has reluctantly moved after Cuneen engaged it to force the ICAC to account for its decisions. The ICAC has declined to list its reasons for its behaviour, and now an investigation is to be opened by the overseer into the watchdog.

US Mid term elections have been completed and results show a healthy win by the GOP. Obama will retain a veto for the next two years, but the direction he has taken the US will change.

Former Chief Scientist misspoke when she claimed the world would end in five years. She meant we would all be dead, but Gaia would not have done the deed yet.

Mike Carlton, caught on a left travelling current, has been invited by his former employer SMH to get closer to their left wing journalists. By subscription.

Milne shown to be an incompetent Green leader. She has been incapable of working with tactically capable workers and engaging them with her strategic positioning on policy issues, according to former Green staffer Tim Hollo who still admires her.

Whitlam funeral. He was flawed, and it is difficult to point to anything he achieved as worthwhile. The funeral was touching if one ignored the boos for Liberals and the cold shoulder for Rudd. And the cheers for the questionable former PM Gillard. Gough gave Cate Blanchett a free tertiary education? Taxpayers paid for it.

PUP Senator Jacqui Lambie, who has refused to pass cuts to stabilise the budget, has called on Australians to turn their backs on remembrance day. She argues troops should have larger pay rises than beneath inflation. It seems inappropriate that a day to remember war dead is abused over a pay dispute.

Senator Muir struggling to retain staff. The Motoring Enthusiast is struggling to stand on any principle.

Two Islamic groups brag of raping women they captured through violence. ISIL and Boko Haram. How will mainstream media glorify it for young Islamic men?

Greens gone soft on Islamic state. As Andrew Bolt points out, quoting Bertrand Russell "Much that passes as idealism is disguised hatred or disguised love of power." It is an international problem for secular idealists embracing hatred ideology.
Thank you Australia
Medical volunteers have an arrangement to fight Ebola thanks to the Australian Government doing a deal with the UK to care for them if they succumb to the illness they help treat. Australia is too far away to have guaranteed that treatment.

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November 27, 2022
Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air

What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bell chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air

What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle bell
That's the jingle...

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September 01, 2021
Intro to Locals for the Conservative Voice

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. ...

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7th Jan 2025 Todays news

My name is David Daniel Ball and here is the news, summarised by Grok

Political Shifts and Resignations: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign as party leader, amidst significant political pressure. This news has been highlighted across various platforms, signaling a potential shift in Canadian politics.

Conflict and Diplomacy: In the Middle East, there are ongoing developments related to hostage situations and ceasefire negotiations. Mossad's chief is set to visit Qatar for talks concerning a hostage swap with Hamas, indicating efforts towards de-escalation in the region.

Legal Issues with Public Figures: The corrupt legal proceedings against former US President Donald Trump concerning a hush-money case are moving forward with sentencing scheduled for January 10th. This continues to be a focal point in US politics, even after his recent election victory.

Global Conflicts: Ukraine has reportedly launched a significant offensive in Russia's Kursk region, highlighting the ...

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January 05, 2025
Pokarekare Ana

I'm unaccompanied
"Pokarekare Ana" is one of New Zealand's most well-known and beloved traditional Māori songs. Here's some background on the song:

Origins:
Composer: The song's exact origins are somewhat debated, but it is often attributed to Paraire Tomoana, a Māori composer, in the early 20th century. However, there are claims that the lyrics may have been based on a much older folk song.
Date: It was likely composed around the time of World War I, although exact dates are uncertain.

Lyrics and Meaning:
Language: The lyrics are in Māori, New Zealand's indigenous language.
Theme: The song speaks of love, longing, and the beauty of nature. The opening line "Pōkarekare ana ngā wai o Rotorua" translates roughly to "The waters of Rotorua are turbulent," setting a scene of natural beauty, which then transitions into expressions of love and desire for a loved one.
Translation: A rough translation of the chorus might be:
"Let me see your love, my darling, let your heart beat for me."
"Your love is like a treasure to me, oh, let it come to ...

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January 03, 2025
It had to be ewe 1924

"It Had to Be You" is a classic American song with both a rich history and enduring popularity. Here's the background:

Composition:
• Writers: The song was written by Isham Jones (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics).
• Year: Composed in 1924, it was first published on May 19, 1924.

Introduction and Early Recordings:
• First Recording: The song was initially recorded by Isham Jones and His Orchestra, which was released on Brunswick Records. This version became a hit, reaching number one on the charts.
• Vocal Version: Marion Harris was one of the first vocalists to record the song, adding to its widespread popularity.

Musical Structure:
• "It Had to Be You" is structured as a 32-bar song in ABAC form, which was typical of the era's popular music. Its melody is catchy and memorable, with a harmonic structure that lends itself to both jazz and popular interpretations.

Lyrics and Theme:
• The lyrics express the inevitability of love, suggesting that of all the people in the world, it "had to be you" for the singer. The theme ...

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