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The Origins of World War II - The Slow Burn to Blitzkrieg: Germany’s Path to War

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Written by: Op-Ed Happy Expat
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How did it happen?

How did a failed artist and fringe political agitator rise from the ashes of a defeated empire to plunge the world into its deadliest war?

The story of Adolf Hitler’s ascent, and the Nazi Party’s transformation from a gang of misfits into the brutal machinery of a totalitarian state, is not just a warning from history. It’s a masterclass in how democracy can be dismantled from within, how fear can be weaponised, and how a nation once seen as the pinnacle of European culture and science could be dragged into darkness.

This article doesn’t attempt to chart every twist and turn of that grim rise - volumes have done so. Instead, it hones in on the critical years leading up to World War II, viewed primarily through the German lens. It is a story of resentment and retribution, of international indifference, and of political ruthlessness on a scale the world had never seen.

What’s most terrifying is not just that it happened - but how easily it could happen again.

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Lions to House Cats? Rebuilding the Warrior's Path After War

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Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane
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What happens when the battlefield goes silent....but the war doesn’t end?

When soldiers come home, not to parades, but to tribunals. Not to healing, but to headlines....facing allegations, suspicion, and public misunderstanding.

We trained them to fight, to kill, to survive as lions.

We then expect them to return as house cats. Docile. Tamed. Grateful?

But war doesn’t unmake itself. Combat rewires the mind and body. And without an invisible switch,  a path to retrain, reframe, and reintegrate, many veterans face a different kind of battle.

The war within.

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How 1960s Mouse Utopias Led to Grim Predictions for Future of Humanity. Is it Utopia or Dystopia?

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Written by: George Christensen
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John B. Calhoun’s “rat utopia” experiments of the 1960s, designed to be paradises with unlimited resources, resulted in societal collapse and extinction due to extreme behavioural changes, showcasing a dark side of population density and social roles.


The initial population explosion and flourishing of the rat colonies in these utopias turned into a nightmare as they approached their physical and social limits, leading to a breakdown of social structures, deviant behavior, and eventual demographic collapse.


The experiments serve as a chilling parallel to the trajectory of Western society, where periods of abundance and growth gave way to economic shocks, social stagnation, and a rise in antisocial behaviors, suggesting we are experiencing our own form of “behavioral sink.”


Current societal trends, including the breakdown of traditional roles, rising deviancy, and a loneliness crisis, mirror the decay observed in Calhoun’s rat populations, indicating that Western civilisation might be nearing its own “point of no return.”


Humanity possesses the unique ability to recognise its dire straits and has the power to reverse the downward spiral, preventing us from meeting the same fate as the “rat utopias.”

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When Faith Becomes a Weapon - The Darker Side of Religion

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Written by: Op-Ed Flysa
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Throughout history, religion has been hailed as a guiding light, a beacon of morality and compassion. Yet, beneath the gilded robes and sacred hymns lies a more unsettling truth: faith is often a tool not of divine grace, but of human ambition. From the emasculation of rivals in Aristotle’s time to the chilling castration of young boys for the sake of celestial choirs, the pursuit of power and control has frequently eclipsed any notion of godliness.

Even figures like Voltaire, whose cynicism toward religion was fueled by its moral hypocrisy, or George Bernard Shaw, whose early exposure to religious pretense led him toward Fabian socialism, reveal how disillusionment with faith can reshape entire worldviews. And in the case of Ned Kelly, it was not merely the iron of his armour that sealed his fate, but the weight of religious prejudice.

This is not a story of divine will—it is a tale of how men, in the name of God, have repeatedly abandoned Him.

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As Gulgong holds on, Australia Moves On.... the Vanishing Voice of Old Australia

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty
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In a fast-changing Australia, where new cultures and identities weave fresh threads into our ever fading national fabric, the quiet streets of Gulgong offer something rare: a living memory of our country’s colonial foundations.

Once roaring with the fever of gold and the voices of bush poets, this small New South Wales town now stands as a fragile monument to a bygone era. As the echoes of horse hooves fade beneath the hum of modern life, Gulgong reminds us of the stories of our past. Gritty, resilient, and deeply Australian, it is a past that must be cherished, lest it slip entirely into folklore. In towns like this, we see not just where we came from, but what we risk forgetting.

We see it throughout the world: towns caught in time in a world where our colonial heritage is becoming a museum piece, gazed upon as an oddity, no more than a fossil frozen in time ............ 

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Foiled Again! Women are Being Stabbed in the Back.

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Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane
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When I was a young lass, I was a fencer. No, not the farming type that wandered around the farm putting up wire and posts to keep stock in a paddock. I mean a swish swish, off with their heads type of fencer. 

It’s been over 55 years since I last stepped onto a piste, mask in hand and heart pounding. Back then, I learned quickly that no amount of reach or muscle could level the playing field against a male opponent.

But fencing taught me something even more valuable - grace under pressure, and the quiet power of standing your ground. So when I saw young Stephanie Turner take the knee recently, right there in the midst of all the formality and tradition, I felt a surge of pride. In a sport that prizes discipline and silence, her gesture spoke volumes.

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Ratty News Exclusive: Antarctic Trade War Heats Up as Penguins Protest Tariff on Heard Islands! Or Are They?

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Written by: Op-Ed Ratty News
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By Roderick (Whiskers) McNibble, Ratty News Investigative Correspondent

Heard Island, Antarctica - A once-quiet expanse of ice and penguin squawks has erupted into chaos as local penguin colonies seem to stage mass protests against a newly imposed tariff by the Trump administration. The move, designed to close a loophole that allowed Australian goods to bypass existing tariffs, has unexpectedly apparently sent the tuxedo-clad citizens of the Antarctic into a full-scale rebellion.

"We just want fair trade!" honked P. Waddlesworth III, a prominent Penguin Rights activist, who was quickly arrested by Australian authorities. He is currently being denied bail under claims that he is a "flight risk" - a notion his legal team calls "blatantly ridiculous."

Read more: Ratty News Exclusive: Antarctic Trade War Heats Up as Penguins Protest Tariff on Heard Islands! Or Are They?

Stronger Together: Why Men and Women Flourish as Partners, Not Rivals

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Written by: Op-Ed Shaydee Lane
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In a world obsessed with competition, the most powerful alliances are often overlooked, those between men and women who elevate, rather than undermine, one another.

History is filled with examples of extraordinary partnerships: Winston Churchill and his wife, Clementine, whose unwavering support helped shape a wartime leader; Margaret Thatcher and her husband, Denis, whose quiet strength balanced the Iron Lady’s public force.

These partnerships weren’t built on competition but on mutual respect, complementary strengths, and a shared mission. When men and women work together rather than against each other, families, businesses, and even nations thrive. I wonder: is that why the left seek to sow the seeds of division? 

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From Waco to Lockdown: Fear, Force, and Government Control

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty
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Fear has always been the most powerful weapon of control,  whether wielded by governments against a small religious sect in Waco or against entire populations during the Covid lockdowns.

In 1993, the Branch Davidians were surrounded, cut off, and pressured into submission before their compound was engulfed in flames.

Decades later, the world experienced a different kind of siege - locked inside their homes, silenced by threats, and forced into compliance. The methods may have changed, but the principle remained the same: instill fear, apply force, and watch obedience follow.

On April 19, 1993, an horrific inferno engulfed the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, marking the violent end of a 51-day standoff between federal agents and a religious sect led by David Koresh.

What began as an ATF raid to seize what they believed were illegal firearms spiraled into a deadly confrontation that left 76 men, women, and children dead.

To this day, the world debates who lit the match.

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From Orson Welles to Orwell’s World: How a 1938 Radio Hoax Foreshadowed Today’s Media Manipulation

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty
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On a chilly October night in 1938, millions of Americans huddled around their radios, unaware they were about to become part of history. As Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast unfolded, many listeners believed they were hearing real news of an alien invasion.

The panic that followed revealed the power of mass media to shape perception - a power that, decades later, has only grown more insidious. Today, the tools of deception have evolved. The radio has been replaced by smartphones, social media, and 24-hour news cycles, but the effect is the same: confusion, fear, and a population increasingly unsure of what to believe.

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April Fools Day - It's Starting to Feel Like Every day is April 1st......

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Written by: Op-Ed Monty
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The exact origins of April Fools’ Day remain unclear, but historians have traced it back to several possible sources, blending historical events, cultural customs, and folklore. 

Yet it seems like April Fools’ Day has become a year-round event in the real world. The line between satire and reality is so blurred that people fall for the most ridiculous things. I mean, when you have AI-generated celebrities endorsing fake products, deepfake politicians making speeches, and media outlets pushing absurd narratives with a straight face, it’s no wonder people are struggling to tell fact from fiction.

It feels like common sense has gone on holiday and left no forwarding address. No need for spaghetti trees or gumboot-wearing turkeys anymore .... just flash a clickbait headline and people will gobble it up. 

Gullibility seems to be increasing, but it has been around for a long time. ........

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