The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

My thoughts on democracy.

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In this episode we discuss:

• Satanic Drinks
• The World Today
• Kakistocracy
• Morrison says NSW ICAC is a Kangaroo Court
• Gladys and ICAC
• There is still sympathy for Berejiklian
• Horse Race Journalism
• Social Media Trolling
• Such Fucking Hypocrites
• Peter Dutton
• Pig Iron Dutton
• Remember the Extradition treaty?
• Dutton beating the drums over China
• PJK on Dutton
• Chomsky on USA China relations
• Peter Dutton on communication with France
• Religious Discrimination Bill – 3rd Draft
• Why Does it matter – where are we heading?
• Roe V Wade
• Ginsberg disagreed with Roe V Wade
• Brett Kavanaugh
• Madison Cawthorn
• They play a long game
• The Christian pollie factory
• So we end up with this
• Who are the nutters?
• The Concession
• Details
• Under the Guise
• Labor will capitulate … again
• Keneally says religious schools should be able to choose all their staff
• IVF Discrimination
• Victorian Bill and a High Court Challenge
• NSW public not concerned by religious views
• Subs

Topics:

Satanic Stamps

Religious Discrimination Bill

Victoria is tackling Religious Privilege

The Protests – What is really going on?

Lionel Shriver on Vaccines

Governments essentially have four choices

Morrison’s on petrol and interest rates

Morrison on can Do capitalism

PJK

Is the bubble about to burst?

Inequality

Vaccines and Transmission Rates

Special links

From The Conversation

The BBC Link

Actuarial Eye

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Topics:

Morrison and Lies

Morrison and Diplomacy

Misleading the French

China err I mean Climate

Morrison – Crikey has made up a dossier of lies

Sammy J Nails Morrison

Qld - Progressive when it comes to women in power?

The Horticulture Award

Meanwhile for 14yr olds in America

Religious Discrimination Bill

JFK Truthers

Thanking God for 'answering our prayers'

Pitch for morning anthem in school

Alan Tudge

They are not newspapers

Greg Sheridan on QANDA

Take a knee … or else

What is Critical Race Theory?

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Topics:

A conga line of awful politicians that nobody wants is proof our democracy has been compromised.

In this episode we discuss:

Noosa Temple Protest march

Morrison has a plan

Glasgow

Why you shouldn’t underestimate the underclass

The Fed libs are in the grip of Pentecostals and NSW is in the grip of Catholics

Bruce Baird and The Family — the PM’s Christian scaffolding

Kristina Keneally: 'no one is seriously trying to turn Australia into a theocracy'

Labor are in the grip of Stockholm syndrome

Porters Blind Trust

Grace Tame

Ex-Alitalia flight attendants strip off uniforms in protest

The Ernie Awards

Colin Powell

Nuclear

News Corp is going nuclear

Nuclear by The Spectator

Covid Ep 317

Downside?

Mandatory Covid Vaccinations and Employment

Covid and Mental Health

Anti-vaccine flyers banned from being posted by some Australian mailing services

Get vaccinated, or miss out on a kidney transplant.

Taiwan – History and Air Space

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Topics:

• NSW Leadership Thoughts
• Gladys Excused and ICAC Vilified
• Federal ICAC
• New leader Dominic Perrottet
• From Crikey
• From The Spectator
• Is Religious Belief Relevant?
• The Perfect Example- Perrottet and Cemeteries
• Perrotte’s Neo-Liberalism is the biggest worry
• NSW VAD Update
• Dan Andrews is The Man
• Banknote artwork
• Goodbye Facebook
• 'Missing' man joins search party looking for himself
• Jessica Rowe and Pauline Hanson
• Uproar as all-boys netball team beats girls to win state title
• Understanding Class in Australia
• Larrikins, bogans and bullshit artists
• Blue-collar blokes are deserting the left. The future is female
• Climate Change Acceptance
• Energy
• Keith Pitt wants to lend Coal Companies $250 billion
• Nuclear by Newspoll
• Nuclear by Essential Report
• Nuclear by The Spectator
• Nuclear by Bob Carr

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Topics:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:40 The Submarine Fiasco: A Deep Dive

03:20 The Politics of Nuclear Submarines

03:42 Australia's Relationship with China

05:07 The South China Sea: A Strategic Perspective

06:24 The French Connection: A Failed Deal

08:24 The Future of Australia's Defense

11:13 The Impact of Trade Relations on National Security

14:42 The Role of Media in Shaping Public Opinion

19:11 The AUKUS Agreement: A New Era of Alliance

23:54 The Power of Imagery in Politics

46:40 Critique of Mr. Christensen's Climate Change Argument

47:13 Discussion on Huawei's Technological Achievements

47:58 The Controversy Surrounding Huawei's Involvement in Global Telecommunications

48:48 The Arrest and Detention of Huawei's CFO

49:48 The Alleged Fraud Involving Huawei and Skycam

50:43 The Impact of US Trade Embargo on Iran

51:10 China's Retaliatory Actions Against Canada

52:31 The Media's Portrayal of China's Actions

53:03 The Control of Media Engagement by Political Parties

53:38 The Importance of Open Debate in Politics

55:29 The Plight of the Biloela Family

58:57 The Controversy Surrounding Christian Porter's Blind Trust

01:02:21 The Impact of COVID-19 on Elections

01:03:24 The Consequences of Not Getting Vaccinated

01:04:53 The Political Implications of Vaccination Policies

01:15:02 The Treatment of Unvaccinated Workers in Germany

01:23:20 The Challenges Faced by Health Professionals During the Pandemic

01:26:47 Closing Remarks

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In this episode, we hear from Dr. Craig Glasby about how "Dying With Dignity" successfully lobbied to get VAD laws passed in Queensland.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Celebrating a Secular Victory

01:02 Diving Deep into Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws

01:20 The Strategy and Success of Lobbying for Dying With Dignity

02:42 Analyzing the Final Vote and Political Dynamics

05:20 The Power of Community Engagement and Targeted Campaigns

10:03 Rallying Support and the Impact of Public Demonstrations

20:17 Navigating the Legislative Process and Overcoming Opposition

35:26 Reflecting on the Journey and the Future of VAD Legislation

44:21 The Power of Community Mobilization

46:02 The Inside Story: Strategies and Allies

48:52 Celebrating Victory and Reflecting on the Journey

51:33 The Importance of Major Party Support in Legislative Change

56:00 The Role of Personal Involvement and Grassroots Efforts

01:11:48 Maintaining Momentum: The Future of Dying with Dignity

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The Submarine Saga: Australia's Defense Debacle

This episode is a comprehensive dive into Australia's controversial submarine acquisition history, focusing on the criticism surrounding the decision to purchase French submarines, a contract later cancelled in favour of a nuclear option with technology from the U.S. and U.K. The host reflects on previous podcast discussions, highlighting issues identified, inaccurate decisions, and predictions that materialized. Featuring discussions from various episodes, it brings to light the complexities and implications of defence spending, particularly the shift from diesel to nuclear submarines, the concerns about converting nuclear submarine designs to use diesel, and the broader strategic defence policy of Australia. The episode encapsulates internal discussions, expert criticisms, and political dynamics, ultimately questioning the rationale, costs, and strategic decisions underlying Australia's submarine policy over the years.

Timestamps

00:00 Australia's Submarine Saga: A Podcast Introduction

00:56 Submarine Debates and Predictions: A Look Back

01:51 The Economics of Submarines: Cost, Capability, and Controversy

07:28 Submarine Policy and Politics: A Deep Dive

16:22 Revisiting Submarine Decisions: Insights and Opinions

21:06 Submarine Controversy Hits Mainstream: Public Outcry and Political Response

24:50 The Future of Australia's Submarine Fleet: Predictions and Proposals

27:29 Submarine Discussions Continue: Advocacy and Analysis

32:28 The Challenge of Converting Nuclear Submarines

32:51 Exploring Air Independent Propulsion in Submarines

34:33 The Debate Over Submarine Capabilities and Costs

37:35 Submarine Mishaps and the Importance of Operational Details

41:26 Analyzing Military Threats: Indonesia and China

01:01:30 The Complexities of Military Spending and Strategic Alliances

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In this episode, we talk about the recent decision by the High Court of Australia that ruled that the owners of Facebook pages are potentially liable for defamatory comments made by commentators in a post. We then explored briefly what is defamatory and the potential defences. We also looked at whether members of the public who are owners or administrators of Facebook pages for community groups should think about their liability and consider resigning or consider changing the legal ownership of the Facebook pages.

We then discussed voluntary assisted dying in QLD and the legislation that is being debated by our parliament. Shae attended a rally and we heard about that.

We then moved on to talk about abortion law in Texas and we discussed how such right-wing Christian activism can and will make its way into Australia unless we do something about it.

We briefly mentioned a female Japanese nationalist leader who might become Prime Minister.

We discussed the environment minister, Susan Ley, who has approved the extension of a coal mine. She said that she wasn't breaching her duty to young people because if Australia did not sell the coal then some other country would and therefore she has not added to the carbon in the atmosphere with this decision.

We moved on to talk about Covid related issues including whether the un-vaccinated should be forced to take vaccinations depending on the nature of their job and depending on the nature of the activity that they want to participate in. We looked at existing restrictions on freedom which are often overlooked but are similar to the proposed restrictions on the un-vaccinated.

We finished off with a brief discussion on some climate change issues including historical carbon dioxide emissions from various regions of the world since 1750 and how it is unfair to ask developing countries to bear equal responsibility.

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Time stamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast

00:39 Introducing the Team and What's on Today's Agenda

01:23 Deep Dive into Defamation Laws and Social Media Responsibility

04:29 Exploring the Implications of Defamation Laws on Social Media Admins

16:09 The Battle for Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws in Queensland

20:22 Texas Abortion Law: A Step Towards Gilead?

26:43 The Global Struggle for Secularism and the Rise of Religious Extremism

39:53 COVID-19 Vaccination: Mandates, Myths, and the Path Forward

46:03 Debating Mandatory Vaccinations and Public Health Measures

47:11 Public Opinion on Mandatory Vaccinations for Various Professions

47:42 Challenges in Aged Care: Vaccination Hesitancy Among Nurses

49:31 Exploring the Impact of Mandatory Vaccinations on Different Sectors

57:49 The Legal Landscape: Businesses, Vaccinations, and Entry Rights

01:00:32 Addressing Misinformation and Celebrity Influence on Vaccination

01:04:29 The Ezekiel Declaration: Christian Groups Against Vaccine Passports

01:07:39 Climate Change Discourse and Policy Debates

01:14:12 The Role of Education in Addressing Sexual Harassment and Climate Change

01:19:57 Reflecting on Joe Rogan's COVID-19 Experience and Views

01:23:57 Concluding Remarks and Future Topics

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