Bill Shorten has swallowed his distaste for Donald Trump and done his duty. By assembly with Mike Pence,Shorten has legitimised the Trump regime
Mike Pence visited Australia during the week of Anzac Day. Our leaders did their best to affirm that 100 years after thousands of Australians were fed into the slaughterhouse of the first world war, Australia’s leaders are still comfortable with running a client state, or on the periphery of an empire,and following their sponsor into whatever misadventures it might have in mind. It’s not just conservatives tugging the forelock. Indeed, Labor’s behaviour is the best evidence that the Trump presidency will not change the status quo ante. Whatever the misgivings of observers like Paul Keating, or Australia’s leaders will fortunately and totally subordinate themselves to US hegemony. Related: North Korea warns Australia of possible nuclear strike if it 'blindly toes US line' Related: North Korea won't bow to Donald Trump's threats. It needs assurances | Lawrence Douglas Continue reading...
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