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What Makes me Angry (and happy)


Still pissed off about the millions of us who said we didn't want an unnecessary war, and at the lying bastards who went ahead anyhow, and who continue to lie about it. Happy at having the opportunity to live in peace in a country which has much to be thankful for, and much to give in compassion and sympathy for those who suffer the lies.

The intro almost says it all. Those of us who saw through the lies leading up to the "War we had to Have" by the Bushes, Blairs, and our own John Howard in Australia, can offer nothing but contempt for the continuing charade of 'we were told by our intelligence' and for the ridiculously transparent enquiry into the death of poor David Kelly in England, a classic example of blaming the messenger. The display by the warmongers of the "Coalition of the Willing" bring to mind both George Orwell's "1984", and his "Animal Farm" where the manipulations and distortions of those in power beggar belief. Those who are apparently inspired by these books have taken these values beyond Orwell's worst nightmares. Or have they? His dire predictions have certainly come true. Unfortunately his writings seem to inspire some in power, and in humble Australia the lies are the cornerstone of the Government. A Prime Minister who is a public and shameful liar, (and not even his supporters can deny it) actually has the hide to accuse the new opposition leader of being sloppy with the truth!
I am however hopeful that in our case we finally have a leader of the opposition who is capable of taking the fight to Howard. I wrote late last year of the need to install Mark Latham to the leadership of the Australian Labor Party, and his two months in the position have been very impressive. We are a country which espouses 'a fair go' and we have gotten off the rails thanks to the ability of a leader who survives by bringing out the worst in people. It is time to bring out the best!

Posted: Thu - September 21, 2006 at 04:51 PM      
 
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