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Links, info for Friday December 14 on #Assange #Psychiatry #BigPharma #Disability #NDIS #Australia #Auspol
Disclosure: I am a long time supporter of Wikileaks and the work of Julian Assange and all the others who risk everything to shed light on the ugly truth.
I was a mainstream journalist/radio host for 30 years, but no longer work in a newsroom ( apart from the odd fill-in to help out at 6PR & 96fm ) My work now is not objective, but I do strive for balance and welcome polite opposition.
Audio of Interview with Christine Assange as Mainstream Media focusses again on Julian Assange’s bid for the Senate.
click here for audio of Christine Assange with Tony Serve Perth’s 6PR Dec. 14 2012
***Edited audio segments here, grabs of 1-3 minutes on everything from Govt lies to Mainstream Media #FAIL – more to follow
CA on our tweets making us terrorists, and liable to arrest
CA ON Gillard Roxon lies over draconian new laws
CA on MSM not pursuing Govt lies
CA on MSM & citizen journalism
Wikileaks site is here http://wikileaks.org ( including the store ) and needs/deserves your support , see also http://justice4assange.com
Follow @wikileaks for news, infoz from WL and occasional tweets from JA.
Follow & support Christine Assange on twitter @AssangeC – cowards and trolls often hassle her so don’t be shy with support
(1) Legal brief to parl-#Assange Extradition by Jen Robinson: http://wlcentral.org/node/1418
Justice4Assange website: http://justice4assange.com
Campaign Site for #Wikileaks &#Assange supporters.. http://bit.ly/UroYTG
Poll suggesting at least 7 in 10 Aussies would vote for Julian. http://www.theage.com.au/polls/assange-for-senate-20121212-2b9rp.html
What the Australian Govt can do to end the “Assange stalemate” by Professor Donald Rothwell ANU College Law http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4408852.html#
Pollbludger’s William Bowe on Assange for the Senate http://www.crikey.com.au/2012/12/14/poll-bludger-win-or-lose-assanges-senate-tilt-will-cause-a-stir/
and his article from March 19 2012 http://www.crikey.com.au/2012/03/19/poll-bludger-assange-for-canberra-a-new-can-of-worms/?wpmp_tp=1
abc election maestro Antony Green doesn’t rate Julian a chance http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-13/green-what-chance-does-assange-have-for-senate-seat/4425990
Long standing Mental Health advocate & former MP Martin Whitely is running for Senate pre-selection in the Australian 2013 Federal Election. See more at MartinWhitely.com
Article on disastrous new diagnosis “guidelines” that will be gospel for Psychiatrists in most of the western world http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dsm5-in-distress/201212/dsm-5-is-guide-not-bible-ignore-its-ten-worst-changes
Article on Martin Whitely’s highly recommended site. http://speedupsitstill.com/american-psychiatric-association-approval-dsm-5-sad-day-psychiatry
Click here for audio of Martin Whitely A 2012-12-14 at 16.04

Friend and colleague Zel Iscel from EDAC.org.au joined me to chat about the effect of the much vaunted NDIS plans for people with #Disability
click here to hear Zel on the actual impact of the NDIS

link for Zel’s radio show -> http://www.mrtawa.org.au/1/ethnicability.php
click here for the Govt NDIS website
I recommend you follow my colleague Maath Musleh (MaathMusleh) on Twitter @MaathMusleh. Lecturer at Al-Quds-Bard College. Journalist. MA in Political Journalism from City University in London. Jerusalem, Palestine


My last interview with @MalcolmFraser12 on old politics, new media, shock-jocks, sovereignty
I first interviewed Malcolm Fraser more than 30 years ago when I was a full time mainstream media journalist & broadcaster – this interview is not very MSM and not meant to be an objective analysis. It was a delight.
The former PM and member of the World Eminent Persons’ Group remains active as the Founding Chairman of CARE Australia.

He’s graciously agreed to talk again before the end of the year. meanwhile please follow him on twitter @MalcolmFraser12 ( and if you can handle a massive stream of alt news – use lists to manage high volume accts – follow me @perthtones )
The 20 minute audio is unedited to preserve it’s integrity, sections will be replayed on Perth radio 6PR Oct 13,14.
[audio https://tonyserve.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/malcolm-fraser-on-2012-10-11-at-13-05-output.mp3%5D
Malcolm Fraser on 2012-10-11 at 13.05.output
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Interviews with some of the best online: @kgosztola @kennethlipp @juliacreinhart @lissnup
We had the privilege of hearing from some very cool activists in the US and UK over the weekend.
Perth activist Kate joined me live in the studio as we spoke to Kevin and Kenneth and the second night featured Julia then Anita.
I love these people – hope you enjoy our chat – simply click the audio links below and listen while you compute :o)
Kevin Gosztola @kgosztola 15 minutes
Kenneth Lipp @kennethlipp 12 minutes
Julia Reinhart @juliacreinhart 18 minutes
Anita Hunt @lissnup 24 minutes
twitter home pages below….
Those abused in state care abandoned by the W.A. and Federal Governments as the UK apologises
The Peak Child Abuse group ASCA today tweeted the news of British PM Gordon Brown’s apology to Australian child migrants acknoweldging it’s crucial to healing
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please click the blue link for the UK angle
” http://bit.ly/aoM64h via @ASCAORG > urgent action needed 4 #redress 2 “
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Labor and Liberal have failed at federal and state levels to discover a modicum of compassion.
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Kevin Rudd was on twitter today congratulating the aussie girl who won olympic gold in the ski aerials, saying gee we’ll have to set up a new ski facility won’t we.
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I had the temerity to reply on twitter
” @KevinRuddPM So if I win Gold at the Olympics, you cold fund some community mental health facilities – I’m starting training now Kevin! ”
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Taxpayer’s money is used to stage boxing matches (btw I MC martial arts and support boxing ) build footy stadia, freshen up our dullsville foreshore and there’s always lots of taxcash when it comes to self promoting “government” commercials.
For WA’s Barnett/Buswell and the previous Labor wombats to halve compensation for victims of abuse in state care is disgusting.
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Meanwhile, mainstream media is so tabloid and dollar driven that these issues are skimmed over or ignored, but gee my colleagues like to have a mass debate over daylight saving or shopping hours – day and night!
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Nevertheless I am an eternal optimist ( sometimes a bit jaded ) and have high hopes for activism and advocacy on the net through media like this blog and on twitter.
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So please join in, add a comment, ask a few questions of your local “member” and raise your voice for those who’ve already died as well as those currently in dire need.
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The state government, meanwhile has announced that victims who are expected to die before christmas will get their meagre share of the halved compo package earlier than the others – really, it’s in the letter
Letter from Redress – click the image to visit the Govt website
It IS life or death – and for far too many of us.
tony
The fawning “interview” with Hsien Harper including the original declaration of myself as a supporter and sometimes advisor to the Greens – think of it as the Unauthorized Hsien Harper Fan Club, leave a comment, join the hugfest ;-)
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By the way it’s my Blog and I’ll support, even fawn over, whomever I choose.
On air I declare my bias and occasionally cop flak from those opposed to my brand of social justice.
The whistleblower in this case called me a ” tofu muncher ” – that’s it man, beads at 50 paces. ( can’t stomach the stuff :^p )
IC’s Daniel Hatch was actually quite fair and almost accurate in giving me a “serve.” Just the misquote ( I always record my end of an interview ) where he asked if I’d mentioned the incident on air over the weekend and I said no.
I often cover politics, as I have for 30 years, but I’m not a working journo now and 6PR’s intelligent and well informed listeners are reglarly reminded of my ageing hippie bias – some occasionally take the time to show their objection with clever use of seldom used words and references to family members.
My Apologies to Alan Carpenter too, I do think he’s a dork but did not mean to scar him with my heartless jibe making the west, which was in fact intended to be a PRIVATE comment. (until I shot myself in the foot with the upload )
IC’s Daniel Hatch is good on the descriptions too, here’s a couple from his PUBLIC twitter feed
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Daniel to @la…….e At least it’s not (Female Federal Minister) That woman is like a pethedine overdose every time she talks. Puts me to sleep without fail. about 7 hours ago from web in reply to la…….e
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Daniel to @m..a Haven’t seen the film. I know it’s Richard Gere but there’s no suggestion (a Premier ) and the barmaid used a gerbil is there? about 8 hours ago from web in reply to m…a
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No hard feelings mate – I would have run it too, just not the Carps bit, he’s got kids you know, as do I – you’ll note I protected your correspondents’ IDs
…anyway, below is my fawning adoration of someone who WILL make a difference when she’s elected to serve the people of Willagee ( minus the private chat before and after )
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Willagee by-election – a chance for a better way forward with Greens WA candidate Hsien Harper
- Hsien Harper brings fresh energy to represent the people of Willagee – in more ways than one 🙂
Click here for audio of Hsien Harper with Tony Serve
Alan Carpenter failed the electorate, and Labor is likely to focus their new candidate on issues outside the electorate if he were to win the seat, doing what the factions say.
This by-election is an historic chance for the people of Willagee to shake up the powers that be and vote Greens WA for fresh energy in the community and clean, job creating, sustainable energy for the state.
tony serve – Greens supporter, occasional media consultant
Visit and support Hsien on Facebook
Meet Hsien this Friday at a fundraiser for the Greens WA Willagee campaign, with: Music and entertainment from Mr and Sunbird, Stillfire, Nat Ripepi and Willagee locals Zombie Step
Doors open at 7:30pm, just $5 for entry. Meet Hsien Harper, and talk to her about the issues that affect YOU
Willagee by-election – a chance for a better way forward with Greens WA candidate Hsien Harper

Click here for audio of Hsien Harper with Tony Serve
Alan Carpenter failed the electorate, and Labor is likely to focus their new candidate on issues outside the electorate if he were to win the seat, doing what the factions say.
This by-election is an historic chance for the people of Willagee to shake up the powers that be and vote Greens WA for fresh energy in the community and clean, job creating, sustainable energy for the state.
tony serve – Greens supporter, occasional media consultant