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Report from Moscow
(Currently in Sheremetyevo airport awaiting my flights to Doha > Brisbane.) With a population of well over 20 million, fascinating history, brilliant public transport, near endless places of interest and modern facilities, Moscow is one of the world’s great cities. Moscow never seems to sleep with any number of stores, clubs, shows and restaurants/cafes open…
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When winning is non-negotiable
From The Jerusalem Post (Aug 20): The Hostages and Missing Families Forum stressed that the only way to return the 109 hostages is through a negotiated deal. It is clear that Israel has been impeded from yet securing complete victory over Hamas by the West’s, particularly the United States’, desultory support. Apropos delaying the supply…
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Report from Kislovodsk #2
It occurred to me that there are probably many aspects about life in Russia that most westerners are unaware, so I thought I would compile a list to give an insight into income, daily life and the cost of living. I have used a conversion rate of 60 rubles per $1 AUD and categorized the…
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Reimagining Australia
I did a very small survey. Asked my next-door neighbour what she thought of the government giving 2,900 entry visas to Gazan Palestinians. She hadn’t caught that news. Hmm? Next I asked a chap in my club gym. He was suitably appalled. Asked another chap. He said that he agreed with the policy. He thought…
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Good. C/f=0
Ditto Harold Ford jr. who has, like her, spent the past four years excusing the Biden Puppetocracy for everything.
Where’s the end of the line, girly?
I know people who have been down this path of good times, and having to pay for it in various…
Not to mention playing funny buggers with your currency