I’m worried about the traditional media, but I think the new media is a plus for democracy.
“I’m worried about the traditional media, but I think the new … Read More
We calculate the amount spent [by Brethren and other anti- Green groups] was between $500,000 and $1 million – that’s a huge amount for a state election campaign in Tasmania.
“We calculate the amount spent [by Brethren and other anti- Green … Read More
I have seen such an immense change from the total repression and criminality of homosexuality in my lifetime. It does make me much more buoyant and optimistic about the future. If that change can occur in that time there’s hope for many other changes.
“I have seen such an immense change from the total repression … Read More
The government’s living in its own cloud cuckoo land and it’s a cloud of greenhouse gases.
“The government’s living in its own cloud cuckoo land and it’s … Read More
Australia must prioritise education spending. It is not a question of whether or not we have the money, it is a question of how we choose to spend it.
“Australia must prioritise education spending. It is not a question of … Read More
I’ve always thought, and it gets tested at times, that I have a great faith in the fundamental goodness of human beings.
“I’ve always thought, and it gets tested at times, that I … Read More
Globally the Greens have arisen like a spontaneous combustion, a reaction to the narrow-minded state-backed exploitation of resources and wealth for a few at the expense of the many.
“Globally the Greens have arisen like a spontaneous combustion, a reaction … Read More
As a Green, my goal is to put a smile on the face of the coming generations.
“As a Green, my goal is to put a smile on … Read More
Coffee in Brazil is always made fresh and, except at breakfast time, drunk jet black from demitasses first filled almost to the brim with the characteristic moist, soft coffee sugar of the country, which melts five times as fast as our hard granulated. For breakfast larger cups are used, and they’re more than half filled with cream. This cafe con leite doesn’t re-quire so much sugar as cafe preto-black coffee.
“Coffee in Brazil is always made fresh and, except at breakfast … Read More
Whereas our common past, out of Africa, saw a global diaspora of humankind, our common future depends on a global coming together and consensus, resulting in a more equitable distribution of the Earth’s largesse. When Africa, which gave us the wealth of life, has that debt returned, the world will have come of age.
“Whereas our common past, out of Africa, saw a global diaspora … Read More
I have never met a person in whom I did not see myself reflected.
“I have never met a person in whom I did not … Read More
I think I could have been quite difficult to fathom as a youngster, this kid who didn’t talk about himself very much.
“I think I could have been quite difficult to fathom as … Read More
I will be Green until the day I die, if not for a long time after.
“I will be Green until the day I die, if not … Read More
I’m a very great non-violent character. I would never resort to violence to change anything.
“I’m a very great non-violent character. I would never resort to … Read More
We people of the Earth exist because our potential was there in the Big Bang, 13.7 billion years ago, as the universe exploded into being.
“We people of the Earth exist because our potential was there … Read More
I didn’t want to be a shock absorber; I wanted to deliver the shock.
“I didn’t want to be a shock absorber; I wanted to … Read More
There’s a presumption that somehow you calculate beforehand whether something is going to be good politically or not. I simply don’t.
“There’s a presumption that somehow you calculate beforehand whether something is … Read More
I am aware that one should always make room for renewal in politics. A democracy is the healthier for the turnover of the depth of talent there is in its community.
“I am aware that one should always make room for renewal … Read More
In securing the future of the planet, we secure happiness for ourselves. One of the aims of the Greens is to turn around the tide of pessimism amongst the young people of the world.
“In securing the future of the planet, we secure happiness for … Read More
Renewable energy is proven technology, the price is dropping, the rest of the world is going that way, that’s where our investment should be going as well.
“Renewable energy is proven technology, the price is dropping, the rest … Read More