Tag Archives: justice

Game of Thrones in Europe

Posted on July 18, 2016 by blaubear

Apart from beautiful filming, Game of Thrones has also educational character. Its political content can help immature citizens understand why we need more integration, not isolation as postulated by Brexit. Looking at recent developments, one might expect that Europe is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Brexit, democracy, Europe, European Union, Game of Thrones, justice, Politics, Slavery, society, Spain, Sustainable development, United Kingdom, world | Leave a comment

4-star service requires skills and a noble attitude, not paternalism and arrogance. An open letter to Vietnam Airlines.

Posted on October 14, 2015 by blaubear

While Vietnam Airlines targets at becoming a 4-star airline, the company fails to meet minimal standards and a proper business attitude. Far from overcoming the filth of communist paternalism, non-existent customer service still reflects the terror of governmental bureaucracy. Lately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 4-star service, Air traffic safety, bureaucracy, business, Communism, human rights, justice, quality control, terrorism, Totalitarianism, Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines | Leave a comment

Thank you Lana Marinovic for making me a cripple. An ode to a drink-driver and notorious public law offender.

Posted on July 10, 2015 by blaubear

More than two years after a disturbing traffic accident, all I have is a name of the offender and a confirmation that cycling in Australia is suicide. A name doesn’t compensate for the incurred losses nor does it cure my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australia, Cycling, justice, road accidents, road safety, Russia, Srebrenica, TAC, traffic accidents, UNO, Veto rights, Victoria, Victorian police | 2 Comments

While asking for more democracy, what citizens really want is anarchy!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by blaubear

Democracy, equity and participation are some of those wonderful terms that stand for a developed society. However, while these metaphors are prominent on paper, in reality they are quickly disappearing. In Australia, the anger over the execution of some drug … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged africa, asylum seekers, Australia, brussels, crimes, democracy, equity, Europe, governance, justice, Politics, Refugee, society, war | 1 Comment

How Pepsi Cola and Converse destroy young artists‘ existence.

Posted on January 31, 2015 by blaubear

You can probably imagine that it’s hard for young artists to make a living from their work. Did you also know that giants like Pepsi Cola sponsor companies that steal the artists’ intellectual property? The name Zing might not say … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged artists, corruption, goldman sachs, intellectual property, intellectual property rights, internet piracy, justice, muisc, Pepsi Cola, piracy, Public participation, royalties, Transparency international, Vietnam, Zing | Leave a comment

The end of civilization?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by blaubear

For long, individuals, NGOs and even members of governments have warned that it was two minutes to twelve in regards to the state of our planet. Others have wrongly claimed that the world would end. Now, current developments and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged civilization, environmental degradation, future generations, justice, nasa study, Politics, resource use, society, Sustainable development, trends | 3 Comments

East West Link, civil disobedience and the question of when it’s time we stand up against governmental crimes

Posted on January 21, 2014 by blaubear

After having published a poor CIS at the end of last year, the Linking Melbourne Authority resumed their drilling work early this year, what promptly led to clashes with unhappy citizens. Wrongly accused of “breaching the law” the offenders might … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australia, Burgos, CIS, citizens, civil disobedience, East West Link, EWL, EWLink, French revolution, justice, Melbourne, Spain, Victoria, Victorian government | Leave a comment

For a real dialogue on climate – an open letter to Vladimir V. Putin

Posted on November 13, 2013 by blaubear

Dear Mr Putin It is with a heavy heart that I am writing you this letter. As an admirer of Russian history and culture I have read most Russian classics and learned to love your country even without ever having … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Arctic, Boris Yeltsin, climate, climate change, environment, environmental degradation, environmental justice, global justice, Greenpeace, justice, Mikhail Gorbachev, President of Russia, Putin, Russia, SaveTheArctic, TheArctic30, typhoon Haiyan, unfccc, United States, Vladimir Putin | 1 Comment

When is it eventually enough?

Posted on November 9, 2013 by blaubear

It’s been more than seven weeks since the Greenpeace crew members who tried to create awareness for the destruction of our Arctic, were arrested and imprisoned under very doubtful conditions. How much longer do we accept that people protecting the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australia, environment, Environmental law, equity, global justice, Greenpeace, justice, Public participation, Rainbow Warrior | 1 Comment

NSA scandal, US paranoia and the world’s real enemies

Posted on October 29, 2013 by blaubear

The latest NSA scandal concerning mass-surveillance of citizens in Europe proves that the US sees enemies all over the planet. Yet, the question is “who are our real enemies”? Not that I was ever very much interested[1] in US politics … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australia, Australians, Cold War, human rights, justice, laos, National Security Agency, Ottawa Treaty, Rupert Murdoch, Russia, United States, war | Leave a comment