Recent content by Warrigal

Wisdom of Solomon? otherwise known as the Book of Wisdom? Any particular reference? Aha! I think I have found what you are referring to The quote "There may be humane masters, as there certainly are inhuman ones" reflects the complexity of human nature and the harsh realities of slavery...

This topic is not, or rather, it should not be political. It is a matter of legality. Australian citizens have the right to return to Australia, full stop. Where it becomes rather unclear is when dual citizenship is involved. The ISIS brides, as far as I know, were Australian citizens when...

Or kangaroos in the top paddock. ;)

From now on, only birthdays for years ending with 5 or 0 are worthy of a party. My next birthday celebration will be after 2 more orbits of the Sun. I'll throw a party then to celebrate my longevity.

I would like words said at my funeral to come from my children and grandchildren. They will know little of my early life other than what I have told them. My daughter knows my curriculae vitae pretty well and can supply details of my early life, schooling and service to the community. I'll leave...

That report on Australian healthcare is two years old (February 1, 2024 ) I'll try for some more up to date information. This link is to a site where you can compare OECD figures against individual countries. For example this link shows value-for-money comparisons for preventative health...

As a teacher of science in a girls junior high school I taught some biology including the various systems of the human body. This included the digestive, skeletal and respiratory systems, circulation of the blood, hormones, and reproduction system. We did not talk about, nor teach very much...

Yes, they are at the moment. The Governor General and state governors are the executive branches that perform ceremonial duties and sign legislation into law. They represent the Crown but have very little power. They announce the writs for elections and appoint ministers but it is parliament...

We had a referendum during Howard's time and it was knocked down decisively. It could be time to become a republic, but the voters would have to be won over to a new model. Do we want an elected president with real power, or a Governor General with ceremonial status only? Whichever model is put...

England as a republic? I cannot imagine such a thing. Will all of the countries that make up the United Kingdom also become republics or would they decide to remain constitutional monarchies? If the British monarchy no longer exists then Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and New...

Sounds similar to the way I lost my dad but I was not there to see it. I was only 25 at the time and I was quite shattered. I have some inkling about what you and your Mum are going through. Your daughter did her best but will always think that she could have done more. Look after both women...

I remember my mother taking a homeless woman into our home. She was a victim of domestic violence and needed sanctuary. If I could, I would do the same but my home is chocablock right now.

The UK police action has nothing to do with the girls trafficked to Andrew in UK. It is about using his position as Trade Envoy corruptly - disclosing confidential information that no doubt was used by Epstein to further enrich himself. That is the accusation but... innocent until proven guilty...