"... the true achievement of [Murdoch's] seven decades of power was to degrade journalism on three continents and in doing so undermine the health of democracy itself". newstatesman.com/culture/boo……?

I think it's time Trump's relationship with Russia's Putin was properly investigated. Can't recall USA voting for cosy relationship with sworn enemy of Capitalism. Trouble is, Trump is shutting down or prosecuting any agency that has or will oppose him.

Beware the Ides of March. Can't say why. Just be on your toes, just in case. And keep away from the Forum!

Trouble deactivating account, password problem X says it's wrong, but it isn't. X sometimes says I've logged on with a different device. I haven't got a different device!!

I'll be suspending this account later today. If I can live without it I won't be back.

I'll just leave this sitting here for you to reflect on: "The free world needs a new leader." -- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

I just saw a man open the passenger door for his lady companion. The last time I did that I got told off!

ABC Canberra journo misrepresents the situation, again. He referred to LNP's $25,000 tax deduction for small business "lunches for employees" which Labor characterised as "lunch for bosses". In fact, it covers lunches for staff, suppliers & top customers.

European leaders support Ukraine & its president Volodymir Zelensky following public row between him & US president Donald Trump. If they'd done that 3 years ago & moved to stand behind Ukraine on its borders with Russia -- this war might not hv started. politico.eu/article/volodymy…

One thing we've learnt from direct broadcasts by astronauts in orbit around Earth: You can't do a mike drop in zero gravity.

"The free world needs a new leader." -- European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Free Europe blows up after Zelensky/Trump heated exchange in White House. politico.eu/article/volodymy…

Donald Trump pretends he didn't call Volodymir Zelensky a traitor bc he's abt to meet Zelensky to thrash out a minerals deal. Trump & his gang are totally untrustworthy, void of morals, like Australia's LNP coalition. Such people are principle reason for loss of faith in govts.

Another headline: Old people die 60% more often ... No no no. People, regardless of age, only die once. Try: Elderly people 60% more likely to die ...

Headline: Norwegian air defence system shoots down 900 Russian threats. Makes you think Norway is being bombarded by Russia. In fact, Norway's NASAMS system is in use by 16 countries only one of which is being attacked by Russia: Ukraine. The system has a 94% success rate.