Jacinta, Wong, Cash Wrecks Welcome to country Virtue signalling Photo by Blow the Truth Canberra, ACT – A heated exchange in the Australian Senate has seen Foreign Minister Penny Wong 's attempt to chastise Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price over her "Welcome to Country" criticism spectacularly backfire, triggering an explosive intervention from Deputy Liberal Leader Michaelia Cash . The fiery debate also reignited questions about the origins and appropriateness of the term " First Nations " within Australian discourse. Sources from the Parliament of Australia Senate confirm that tensions flared when Senator Wong reportedly tried to "tell off" Senator Price for her outspoken views regarding the traditional "Welcome to Country" ceremonies. Senator Price has been a vocal critic, questioning their efficacy and sincerity in modern political contexts. However, rather than defusing the situation, Wong's intervention appears to have ignite...
Putin, I extend greetings to all Christians on the day of Christ’s Resurrection
Vladimir Putin greeted Orthodox Christians and all citizens of Russia celebrating Easter Sunday. With great sincerity, I extend greetings to all Christians on the day of Christ’s Resurrection, the great holiday of Easter. I know that members of all religious denominations and followers of all traditional religions in Russia will join me in these greetings. This year celebrations are being held under mandated restrictions. They are necessary to fight the spread of the coronavirus infection, a disease that is by now known throughout the world. By joining efforts, together we are overcoming challenges as they emerge. And as I have repeatedly said, we have everything we need for this – a healthy and strong economy, scientific capabilities, the necessary material base and highly professional healthcare. We are carefully monitoring the experience of foreign countries and are engaged in active cooperation with our foreign friends and colleagues. We are aware of what is going on and see the ri...