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Political division is as old as politics. Solon, from Athens (circa 600 BC), made a contribution to legislation, but it is not now known what his contributions were or precisely what they meant. It is said that he tried to legislate against moral decline. Just as with similar attempts today, he failed. People need more than legislation to be good. Which is why it is important to maintain cultural assets. In 1801 on this day, the young US Democracy had a difficult choice to make when the vote did not specify a President. The two opponents of Jefferson and Burr were chosen, with Jefferson being President and Burr being Vice President. It was the height for both of them. Jefferson got a second term, but Burr duelled with and killed a political opponent, Alexander Hamilton and did not contest a second term. Both Jefferson and Burr were part of what would later be the political division dominated by the Democrat Party. They made choices that were sincere but empty. Opposing slavery but maintaining slaves. Wanting independence but not being prudent with money. Taking credit for extraordinary blessings which had nothing to do with policy (Louisiana Purchase). Supporting France, including revolutionary France, at the expense of good relations with the UK.
Yet Jefferson and Adams, both bitter political opponents, were friends. It is important to not be ruled by hate, even while disagreeing with opponents. The hatred ABC journalists have for conservative politicians is apparent, and it is important the conservative doesn't fall for the trap of being too strident while being assertive. Scott Morrison is showing himself a master of balance and poise while under assault. Turnbull is too likely to 'go native' and be what the haters want. Mr Abbott has had to wear the damage too often, without being as assertive as Morrison. Once the public see that the haters are mastered, and not intimidated, then they will embrace the conservative as a narrow majority did in the Howard years of government. But division of the type Turnbull offers will skewer and water down support, as happened to end the Howard government. The Howard government prospered with very ambitious and talented ministers. It also foundered with division. But the one constant still present is the hatred of the ABC journalist for any conservative.
Greyhound racing has come under investigation inAustralia with many of the most prominent members of the sport caught in live baiting of their animals. The sport should survive, but those involved must be banned forever from the sport, and serve any time for any crime they committed in torturing and killing animals. One hopes it hadn't extended to people.
2014
How long will racist opposition to helping Aboriginal families continue? Indefinitely if Greens MP David Shoebridge has his way. The stolen generation is a dangerous myth which has, in recent years, prevented help from going to those who need it most. The mortality statistics alone are telling. The problem is not culture or race, the problem is disadvantage and racists are obstructing the standard of care that would be automatic for a child of any other heritage. Marijuana is a dangerous drug. It has no positives from moderate use as alcohol does for adults. The tragedy of the Luke Batty murder is clearly related to marijuana use. It is important the drug is not legalised for public consumption. More on both issues from Miranda Devine are linked and posted.
Today is the birthday of Horace-Bénédict de Saussure. He worked in the Swiss Alps and created the basis of geology that underpinned Darwin's theory of Evolution. He also created an insulated glass box which captured sunlight, that underpinned todays AGW hysteria. Banjo Patterson was born on this day. He was one of Australia's greatest lyric poets. Young people might ask if he was greater than Michael Hutchence. He is. AB Devilliers celebrates a birthday today, illustrating great people can also be losers. Giordano Bruno was the inspiration for 2GB. Molière is inspiration for anyone that breathes or loves. Both passed on this day. For me, the day is significant for the 1963 birth of my brother.
Historical perspectives on this day
In 364, Roman Emperor Jovian died after a reign of eight months. He was found dead in his tent at Tyana(Asia Minor) en route back to Constantinople in suspicious circumstances. 1370, Northern Crusades: Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Teutonic Knights met in the Battle of Rudau. 1411, Following the successful campaigns during the Ottoman Interregnum, Musa Çelebi, one of the sons of Bayezid I, became Sultan with the support of Mircea I of Wallachia. 1500, Duke Friedrich and Duke Johann attempted to subdue the peasantry of Dithmarschen, Denmark, in the Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600, the philosopher Giordano Bruno was burned alive, for heresy, at Campo de' Fiori in Rome. 1621, Myles Standish was appointed as first commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America. 1753, in Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moved from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.
In 1801, an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr was resolved when Jefferson was elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President by the United States House of Representatives. 1814, War of the Sixth Coalition: The Battle of Mormans. 1819, the United States House of Representatives passed the Missouri Compromise for the first time. 1838, Weenen massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal were killed by Zulus. 1854, The United Kingdom recognised the independence of the Orange Free State. 1863, a group of citizens of Geneva founded an International Committee for Relief to the Wounded, which later became known as the International Committee of the Red Cross. 1864, American Civil War: The H. L. Hunley became the first submarine to engage and sink a warship, the USS Housatonic. 1865, American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina, was burned as Confederate forces fled from advancing Union forces. 1871, the victorious Prussian Army paraded through Paris, France after the end of the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.
In 1904, Madama Butterfly received its première at La Scala in Milan. 1913, the Armory Show opened in New York City, displaying works of artists who were to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century. 1933, the Blaine Act ended Prohibition in the United States. Also 1933, Newsweek magazine was first published. 1944, World War II: The Battle of Eniwetok Atoll began. The battle ended in an American victory on February 22. Also 1944, World War II: Operation Hailstone began. U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine attack against Truk Lagoon, Japan's main base in the central Pacific, in support of the Eniwetok invasion. 1949, Chaim Weizmann began his term as the first President of Israel.
In 1959, Project Vanguard: Vanguard 2 – The first weather satellite was launched to measure cloud-cover distribution. 1964, in Wesberry v. Sanders the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that congressional districts had to be approximately equal in population. In 1964, Gabonese president Leon M'ba was toppled by a coup and his rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, was installed in his place. 1965, Project Ranger: The Ranger 8 probe launched on its mission to photograph the Mare Tranquillitatis region of the Moon in preparation for the manned Apollo missions. Mare Tranquillitatis or the "Sea of Tranquility" would become the site chosen for the Apollo 11 lunar landing. 1968, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened. 1972, Cumulative sales of the Volkswagen Beetle exceed those of the Ford Model-T. 1974, Robert K. Preston, a disgruntled U.S. Army private, buzzed the White House in a stolen helicopter. 1978, the Troubles: The Provisional IRA detonated an incendiary bomb at the La Mon restaurant, near Belfast, killing 12 and seriously injuring 30. 1979, the Sino-Vietnamese War began.
In 1980, Mount Everest, 1st Winter Ascent by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. 1992, Nagorno-Karabakh War: Armenian troops massacre more than 20 Azerbaijani civilians in the village of Qaradağlı. 1995, the Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador ended on a cease-fire brokered by the UN. 1996, in Philadelphia, world champion Garry Kasparov beat the Deep Blue supercomputer in a chess match. Also 1996, NASA's Discovery Program began as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifted off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 Eros. 2003, the London congestion charge was introduced. 2006, a massive mudslide occurred in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll was set at 1,126. 2008, Kosovo declared independence as the Republic of Kosovo. 2011, Libyan protests began. In Bahrain, security forces launched a deadly pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama, the day was locally known as Bloody Thursday.
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This column welcomes feedback and criticism. The column is not made up but based on the days events and articles which are then placed in the feed. So they may not have an apparent cohesion they would have had were they made up.
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Editorials will appear in the "History in a Year by the Conservative Voice" series, starting with August www.createspace.com/4124406, October www.createspace.com/5106951, or at Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/1482020262/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_dVHPub0MQKDZ4 The kindle version is cheaper, but the soft back version allows the purchase of a kindle version for just $3.99 more.
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For twenty two years I have been responsibly addressing an issue, and I cannot carry on. I am petitioning the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to remedy my distress. I leave it up to him if he chooses to address the issue. Regardless of your opinion of conservative government, the issue is pressing. Please sign my petition at www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/tony-abbott-remedy-the-persecution-of-dd-ball
Or the US President at
www.change.org/p/barack-obama-change-this-injustice#
or
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/change-injustice-faced-david-daniel-ball-after-he-reported-bungled-pedophile-investigation-and/b8mxPWtJ or wh.gov/ilXYR
Douglas Sutherland-Bruce via David Daniel Ball
Mr Ball, I will not sign your petition as it will do no good, but I will share your message and ask as many of friends who read it, to share it also. Let us see if we cannot use the power of the internet to spread the word of these infamous killings. As a father and a former soldier, I cannot, could not, justify ignoring this appalling action by the perpetrators, whoever they may; I thank you Douglas. You are wrong about the petition. Signing it is as worthless and meaningless an act as voting. A stand up guy would know that. - ed
Lorraine Allen Hider I signed the petition ages ago David, with pleasure, nobody knows what it's like until they've been there. Keep heart David take care.
I have begun a bulletin board (http://theconservativevoice.freeforums.net) which will allow greater latitude for members to post and interact. It is not subject to FB policy and so greater range is allowed in posts. Also there are private members rooms in which nothing is censored, except abuse. All welcome, registration is free.
===
Political division is as old as politics. Solon, from Athens (circa 600 BC), made a contribution to legislation, but it is not now known what his contributions were or precisely what they meant. It is said that he tried to legislate against moral decline. Just as with similar attempts today, he failed. People need more than legislation to be good. Which is why it is important to maintain cultural assets. In 1801 on this day, the young US Democracy had a difficult choice to make when the vote did not specify a President. The two opponents of Jefferson and Burr were chosen, with Jefferson being President and Burr being Vice President. It was the height for both of them. Jefferson got a second term, but Burr duelled with and killed a political opponent, Alexander Hamilton and did not contest a second term. Both Jefferson and Burr were part of what would later be the political division dominated by the Democrat Party. They made choices that were sincere but empty. Opposing slavery but maintaining slaves. Wanting independence but not being prudent with money. Taking credit for extraordinary blessings which had nothing to do with policy (Louisiana Purchase). Supporting France, including revolutionary France, at the expense of good relations with the UK.
Yet Jefferson and Adams, both bitter political opponents, were friends. It is important to not be ruled by hate, even while disagreeing with opponents. The hatred ABC journalists have for conservative politicians is apparent, and it is important the conservative doesn't fall for the trap of being too strident while being assertive. Scott Morrison is showing himself a master of balance and poise while under assault. Turnbull is too likely to 'go native' and be what the haters want. Mr Abbott has had to wear the damage too often, without being as assertive as Morrison. Once the public see that the haters are mastered, and not intimidated, then they will embrace the conservative as a narrow majority did in the Howard years of government. But division of the type Turnbull offers will skewer and water down support, as happened to end the Howard government. The Howard government prospered with very ambitious and talented ministers. It also foundered with division. But the one constant still present is the hatred of the ABC journalist for any conservative.
Greyhound racing has come under investigation inAustralia with many of the most prominent members of the sport caught in live baiting of their animals. The sport should survive, but those involved must be banned forever from the sport, and serve any time for any crime they committed in torturing and killing animals. One hopes it hadn't extended to people.
2014
How long will racist opposition to helping Aboriginal families continue? Indefinitely if Greens MP David Shoebridge has his way. The stolen generation is a dangerous myth which has, in recent years, prevented help from going to those who need it most. The mortality statistics alone are telling. The problem is not culture or race, the problem is disadvantage and racists are obstructing the standard of care that would be automatic for a child of any other heritage. Marijuana is a dangerous drug. It has no positives from moderate use as alcohol does for adults. The tragedy of the Luke Batty murder is clearly related to marijuana use. It is important the drug is not legalised for public consumption. More on both issues from Miranda Devine are linked and posted.
Today is the birthday of Horace-Bénédict de Saussure. He worked in the Swiss Alps and created the basis of geology that underpinned Darwin's theory of Evolution. He also created an insulated glass box which captured sunlight, that underpinned todays AGW hysteria. Banjo Patterson was born on this day. He was one of Australia's greatest lyric poets. Young people might ask if he was greater than Michael Hutchence. He is. AB Devilliers celebrates a birthday today, illustrating great people can also be losers. Giordano Bruno was the inspiration for 2GB. Molière is inspiration for anyone that breathes or loves. Both passed on this day. For me, the day is significant for the 1963 birth of my brother.
Historical perspectives on this day
In 364, Roman Emperor Jovian died after a reign of eight months. He was found dead in his tent at Tyana(Asia Minor) en route back to Constantinople in suspicious circumstances. 1370, Northern Crusades: Grand Duchy of Lithuania and the Teutonic Knights met in the Battle of Rudau. 1411, Following the successful campaigns during the Ottoman Interregnum, Musa Çelebi, one of the sons of Bayezid I, became Sultan with the support of Mircea I of Wallachia. 1500, Duke Friedrich and Duke Johann attempted to subdue the peasantry of Dithmarschen, Denmark, in the Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600, the philosopher Giordano Bruno was burned alive, for heresy, at Campo de' Fiori in Rome. 1621, Myles Standish was appointed as first commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America. 1753, in Sweden February 17 is followed by March 1 as the country moved from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.
In 1801, an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr was resolved when Jefferson was elected President of the United States and Burr Vice President by the United States House of Representatives. 1814, War of the Sixth Coalition: The Battle of Mormans. 1819, the United States House of Representatives passed the Missouri Compromise for the first time. 1838, Weenen massacre: Hundreds of Voortrekkers along the Blaukraans River, Natal were killed by Zulus. 1854, The United Kingdom recognised the independence of the Orange Free State. 1863, a group of citizens of Geneva founded an International Committee for Relief to the Wounded, which later became known as the International Committee of the Red Cross. 1864, American Civil War: The H. L. Hunley became the first submarine to engage and sink a warship, the USS Housatonic. 1865, American Civil War: Columbia, South Carolina, was burned as Confederate forces fled from advancing Union forces. 1871, the victorious Prussian Army paraded through Paris, France after the end of the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War.
In 1904, Madama Butterfly received its première at La Scala in Milan. 1913, the Armory Show opened in New York City, displaying works of artists who were to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century. 1933, the Blaine Act ended Prohibition in the United States. Also 1933, Newsweek magazine was first published. 1944, World War II: The Battle of Eniwetok Atoll began. The battle ended in an American victory on February 22. Also 1944, World War II: Operation Hailstone began. U.S. naval air, surface, and submarine attack against Truk Lagoon, Japan's main base in the central Pacific, in support of the Eniwetok invasion. 1949, Chaim Weizmann began his term as the first President of Israel.
In 1959, Project Vanguard: Vanguard 2 – The first weather satellite was launched to measure cloud-cover distribution. 1964, in Wesberry v. Sanders the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that congressional districts had to be approximately equal in population. In 1964, Gabonese president Leon M'ba was toppled by a coup and his rival, Jean-Hilaire Aubame, was installed in his place. 1965, Project Ranger: The Ranger 8 probe launched on its mission to photograph the Mare Tranquillitatis region of the Moon in preparation for the manned Apollo missions. Mare Tranquillitatis or the "Sea of Tranquility" would become the site chosen for the Apollo 11 lunar landing. 1968, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened. 1972, Cumulative sales of the Volkswagen Beetle exceed those of the Ford Model-T. 1974, Robert K. Preston, a disgruntled U.S. Army private, buzzed the White House in a stolen helicopter. 1978, the Troubles: The Provisional IRA detonated an incendiary bomb at the La Mon restaurant, near Belfast, killing 12 and seriously injuring 30. 1979, the Sino-Vietnamese War began.
In 1980, Mount Everest, 1st Winter Ascent by Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. 1992, Nagorno-Karabakh War: Armenian troops massacre more than 20 Azerbaijani civilians in the village of Qaradağlı. 1995, the Cenepa War between Peru and Ecuador ended on a cease-fire brokered by the UN. 1996, in Philadelphia, world champion Garry Kasparov beat the Deep Blue supercomputer in a chess match. Also 1996, NASA's Discovery Program began as the NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft lifted off on the first mission ever to orbit and land on an asteroid, 433 Eros. 2003, the London congestion charge was introduced. 2006, a massive mudslide occurred in Southern Leyte, Philippines; the official death toll was set at 1,126. 2008, Kosovo declared independence as the Republic of Kosovo. 2011, Libyan protests began. In Bahrain, security forces launched a deadly pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama, the day was locally known as Bloody Thursday.
===
This column welcomes feedback and criticism. The column is not made up but based on the days events and articles which are then placed in the feed. So they may not have an apparent cohesion they would have had were they made up.
===
Editorials will appear in the "History in a Year by the Conservative Voice" series, starting with August www.createspace.com/4124406, October www.createspace.com/5106951, or at Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/1482020262/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_dVHPub0MQKDZ4 The kindle version is cheaper, but the soft back version allows the purchase of a kindle version for just $3.99 more.
===
For twenty two years I have been responsibly addressing an issue, and I cannot carry on. I am petitioning the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to remedy my distress. I leave it up to him if he chooses to address the issue. Regardless of your opinion of conservative government, the issue is pressing. Please sign my petition at www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/tony-abbott-remedy-the-persecution-of-dd-ball
Or the US President at
www.change.org/p/barack-obama-change-this-injustice#
or
petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/change-injustice-faced-david-daniel-ball-after-he-reported-bungled-pedophile-investigation-and/b8mxPWtJ or wh.gov/ilXYR
Douglas Sutherland-Bruce via David Daniel Ball
Mr Ball, I will not sign your petition as it will do no good, but I will share your message and ask as many of friends who read it, to share it also. Let us see if we cannot use the power of the internet to spread the word of these infamous killings. As a father and a former soldier, I cannot, could not, justify ignoring this appalling action by the perpetrators, whoever they may; I thank you Douglas. You are wrong about the petition. Signing it is as worthless and meaningless an act as voting. A stand up guy would know that. - ed
Lorraine Allen Hider I signed the petition ages ago David, with pleasure, nobody knows what it's like until they've been there. Keep heart David take care.
I have begun a bulletin board (http://theconservativevoice.freeforums.net) which will allow greater latitude for members to post and interact. It is not subject to FB policy and so greater range is allowed in posts. Also there are private members rooms in which nothing is censored, except abuse. All welcome, registration is free.