Sorry George, Australia is more like a satrap due to its own fickle desire for protection and our own elitist hegemony and imperialist posturing in the Pacific and South Asia. We have every moral and ethical reason to completely abandon the relationship with the U.S. (and Isr'l). It would be a rational and moral stance to move either to non-aligned status or into expressed solidarity with the nations who have been, and are currently being, overthrown, oppressed, gutted, and immiserated by U.S. foreign policy. But we will not do so, even at the cost of our own populace. The U.S. has no justifiable claim to authority, authenticity, credibility, or veracity. It is an accident of history built up on lies and deception. It is a classic, self-inflated bully and Mr T is its perfect expression. It strips anyone in relationship with it of any moral integrity. If we were talking psychologically, it is a toxic co-dependent relationship with a gangster; an imbalance of power which we actually invest in. That is why we cannot escape or reconfigure our own settler-colonial armature. If we tried to leave this coercive relationship, we would be abused mercilessly. So instead, we go on our merry way subscribing to the hollow theatrics of some fiction called 'rugged, egalitarian independence' while running with the bully. God save us!
Graeme, I totally agree with you—we should reconsider our relationship with the US because, unlike in the past, it no longer delivers tangible benefits to Australia. However, while some may argue that we are effectively a vassal state, it is fair and reasonable to assert that Australia prides itself on its independence. That said, the perception of our autonomy is often challenged by our strategic and foreign policy decisions, which frequently align with US interests, sometimes at the expense of our own.
''Australia is no one’s vassal. Nor should it ever be treated as one. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a golden opportunity to prove that to the world by calling out Trump’s latest display of economic stupidity: his proposed tariff on Australian steel.''
Australia is a US vassal state and has been for quite some time, true there's an opportunity here however when push comes to shove don't be surprised to discover that the decision to replace the PM will take about as long as it takes to write the words inner party coup.
Remember why Rudd was replaced by the far more Washington friendly Gillard.
I'd have great respect for anyone that's willing to try - however in this present political climate it's a form of political suicide as it presents an opportunity for whomever is willing to lick Washington's blood soaked boots.
We're fucked unless we get real unity happening which I doubt because A there's too much divide and concur and B We do not yet have control over the narrative.
Yep, if 'Australia' was a sovereign Country, not a hapless US vassall, then 'Australia' would have had many, many options to aid one of its citizens. Let's just say Australia is 'less-than-completely-sovereign', smile.
Au's politici do not pledge allegiance to the public but to the King
Who does he pledge allegiance to?
Quite a bit of that was revealed during the extremely boring coronation yet when dissected it becomes clear that he definitely had the power to free Julian Assange if he wished to do so.
He makes many promises to look after his ''people'' yet utterly fails to look after Julian Assange even though he could easily have pardoned him and set him free.
However that's legitimizing the present power structure and there are plenty of valid reasons to reject that one is the simple reason that Australia's tribal people have never ceded sovereignty to the effing crown.
On orders from the US, Australala has sacrificed prosperity in exchange for insecurity - If you recall that was the end of the economic boom - why don't we simply try to resume trading with China and tell the US to get off ''our'' continent !
As a Canadian I feel the same way about our leaders response to Trumps arrogant , and irresponsible threats to our economy - and even our autonomy- 51st state geesh !
As the viscous bully he is I feel the world has an opportunity to deflate his preposterous notions - we can be much more powerful and logical working together to push back. It’s time to reject this hegemony , pool our resources - partner and collaborate !
"Australia is no one’s vassal. Nor should it ever be treated as one." With all due respect, but are you smoking dope?
The way a dog needs a Master, the Australian political class cannot and does not want to imagine life without American hegemony. A dog fears beatings, but he licks the hands that beat him, as the dog fears abandonment even more than any beating or even death.
Americans need to wake up. The rest of the world doesn’t trust them. Australia should remove the A from AUKUS. The sad truth is that Trump’s hero, McKinley, recanted on tariff policy just before his death at the hands of an assassin.
Trump's << trade war with China cost American farmers billions, >>
That is true, and it was true during his first term. However, << America’s most farming-dependent counties overwhelmingly backed President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election by an average of 77.7%. >> Moreover, << Not only did Trump increase his support among farming-dependent counties, but more than 100 of those counties supported him with at least 80% of their vote. >> Source url: https://investigatemidwest.org/2024/11/13/trump-election-farming-counties-trade-war/
It's the way that the ''system'' is designed and it's working splendidly however not for the benefit of humanity.
The system is designed to benefit the multinational financial elite while ambitious politici are known to use the steps of parliament as steppingstones up the corporate ladder.
Then there are trade and defense agreements, they have provisions in them that are designed to reduce a nations sovereignty into confetti.
Investigate which political ideologies are being pursued, and here is an excellent example where NeoLiberalism is exposed for what it really is - [Perhaps you've already seen it - it's definitely worth watching & listening to it twice]
The Secret History of Neoliberalism (w/ George Monbiot) | The Chris Hedges Report
Thanks, I'm a seasoned anti capitalist, neoliberalism has destroyed my home country Greece, I've been following Hedges, but missed this one. I'll check it out
Sorry George, Australia is more like a satrap due to its own fickle desire for protection and our own elitist hegemony and imperialist posturing in the Pacific and South Asia. We have every moral and ethical reason to completely abandon the relationship with the U.S. (and Isr'l). It would be a rational and moral stance to move either to non-aligned status or into expressed solidarity with the nations who have been, and are currently being, overthrown, oppressed, gutted, and immiserated by U.S. foreign policy. But we will not do so, even at the cost of our own populace. The U.S. has no justifiable claim to authority, authenticity, credibility, or veracity. It is an accident of history built up on lies and deception. It is a classic, self-inflated bully and Mr T is its perfect expression. It strips anyone in relationship with it of any moral integrity. If we were talking psychologically, it is a toxic co-dependent relationship with a gangster; an imbalance of power which we actually invest in. That is why we cannot escape or reconfigure our own settler-colonial armature. If we tried to leave this coercive relationship, we would be abused mercilessly. So instead, we go on our merry way subscribing to the hollow theatrics of some fiction called 'rugged, egalitarian independence' while running with the bully. God save us!
Graeme, I totally agree with you—we should reconsider our relationship with the US because, unlike in the past, it no longer delivers tangible benefits to Australia. However, while some may argue that we are effectively a vassal state, it is fair and reasonable to assert that Australia prides itself on its independence. That said, the perception of our autonomy is often challenged by our strategic and foreign policy decisions, which frequently align with US interests, sometimes at the expense of our own.
''Australia is no one’s vassal. Nor should it ever be treated as one. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has a golden opportunity to prove that to the world by calling out Trump’s latest display of economic stupidity: his proposed tariff on Australian steel.''
Australia is a US vassal state and has been for quite some time, true there's an opportunity here however when push comes to shove don't be surprised to discover that the decision to replace the PM will take about as long as it takes to write the words inner party coup.
Remember why Rudd was replaced by the far more Washington friendly Gillard.
Asked my friend Julian Assange about the "Australia is no one's vassal" assertion. He just laughed as did I when reading it.
I've suggested more then once that the Australian government should have threatened to close all US bases in exchange for his freedom.
YES!
I'd have great respect for anyone that's willing to try - however in this present political climate it's a form of political suicide as it presents an opportunity for whomever is willing to lick Washington's blood soaked boots.
We're fucked unless we get real unity happening which I doubt because A there's too much divide and concur and B We do not yet have control over the narrative.
Yep, if 'Australia' was a sovereign Country, not a hapless US vassall, then 'Australia' would have had many, many options to aid one of its citizens. Let's just say Australia is 'less-than-completely-sovereign', smile.
Au's politici do not pledge allegiance to the public but to the King
Who does he pledge allegiance to?
Quite a bit of that was revealed during the extremely boring coronation yet when dissected it becomes clear that he definitely had the power to free Julian Assange if he wished to do so.
He makes many promises to look after his ''people'' yet utterly fails to look after Julian Assange even though he could easily have pardoned him and set him free.
However that's legitimizing the present power structure and there are plenty of valid reasons to reject that one is the simple reason that Australia's tribal people have never ceded sovereignty to the effing crown.
On orders from the US, Australala has sacrificed prosperity in exchange for insecurity - If you recall that was the end of the economic boom - why don't we simply try to resume trading with China and tell the US to get off ''our'' continent !
As a Canadian I feel the same way about our leaders response to Trumps arrogant , and irresponsible threats to our economy - and even our autonomy- 51st state geesh !
As the viscous bully he is I feel the world has an opportunity to deflate his preposterous notions - we can be much more powerful and logical working together to push back. It’s time to reject this hegemony , pool our resources - partner and collaborate !
"Australia is no one’s vassal. Nor should it ever be treated as one." With all due respect, but are you smoking dope?
The way a dog needs a Master, the Australian political class cannot and does not want to imagine life without American hegemony. A dog fears beatings, but he licks the hands that beat him, as the dog fears abandonment even more than any beating or even death.
Americans need to wake up. The rest of the world doesn’t trust them. Australia should remove the A from AUKUS. The sad truth is that Trump’s hero, McKinley, recanted on tariff policy just before his death at the hands of an assassin.
Trump's << trade war with China cost American farmers billions, >>
That is true, and it was true during his first term. However, << America’s most farming-dependent counties overwhelmingly backed President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election by an average of 77.7%. >> Moreover, << Not only did Trump increase his support among farming-dependent counties, but more than 100 of those counties supported him with at least 80% of their vote. >> Source url: https://investigatemidwest.org/2024/11/13/trump-election-farming-counties-trade-war/
Channel 10 reported on it last night "PM Albanese in phone call with president Trump BEGS to save Australian industry".
I can't help but wonder what they've got on Albanese.
He's suspiciously spineless.
Or maybe he just doesn't wanna die of a "sudden heart attack"
He's a WEF muppet however that's not the only problem, it runs much deeper then that.
Do say
It's the way that the ''system'' is designed and it's working splendidly however not for the benefit of humanity.
The system is designed to benefit the multinational financial elite while ambitious politici are known to use the steps of parliament as steppingstones up the corporate ladder.
Then there are trade and defense agreements, they have provisions in them that are designed to reduce a nations sovereignty into confetti.
Investigate which political ideologies are being pursued, and here is an excellent example where NeoLiberalism is exposed for what it really is - [Perhaps you've already seen it - it's definitely worth watching & listening to it twice]
The Secret History of Neoliberalism (w/ George Monbiot) | The Chris Hedges Report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=see5c5Sgi14
Essential reading - https://consortiumnews.com/2024/10/18/capitalisms-in-house-critic-hedges-monbiot-interview/
Thanks, I'm a seasoned anti capitalist, neoliberalism has destroyed my home country Greece, I've been following Hedges, but missed this one. I'll check it out
Whenever Trump puts Tarifs on products or Mineral /Oil,LNG Resources on ALLIES . Those Allies should tag on a 25% EXPORT TAX.
Australia, and Canada continues to be subservient to the King.