LIFE IN THE U.K. TODAY – Part 4http://www.newswithviews.com/Edwards/shirley103.htm [These are my views as a woman living in England, on how the culture and spirit of my country has changed over 50 years. Why the country does not feel protected or strong any more, how it has lost, and is losing it values and decency, and
Year: 2013
You Are Not a Princess! 25 Points for Women and Men to Consider
First published on December 15, 2009http://shrink4men.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/you-are-not-a-princess-25-points-for-women-and-men-to-consider/ Dr Tara’s blog is well worthwhile reading and identifies some hometruths that have been avoided in the discussion of responsibilities, fault etc. To donate and/or contribute to her blog please see details at the end of this page. Dr Tara J. Palmatier provides confidential, fee-for-service, consultation/coaching services to help both men
Veminism is the new feminism for the ambitious woman
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/veminism-is-the-new-feminism-for-the-ambitious-woman/story-fnihsr9v-1226675565868 Liberal Senator Michaella Cash in full flow during her lengthy tirade against Penny Wong, in which she accused the Labor Senator of betraying Julia Gillard and ‘the sisterhood’. Source: The Courier-Mail IT’S futile to pretend we’ve ever been a “civil” society, but there’s strong evidence
Men get domestic support (NSW) – follow up
http://www.oneinthree.com.au/news/2013/7/1/men-get-domestic-support-nsw-follow-up.html While yesterday’s news from the NSW State Government is definitely reason for celebration, the proposed new NSW Domestic Violence Framework is largely the same old story when it comes to ignoring the plight of male victims of family violence and abuse. Here’s a lovely example of its philosophical underpinnings – how these can possibly
Alby Schultz lashes ‘anti-male’ Child Support Agency in valedictory speech
ALBY Schultz has used his valedictory speech to urge the incoming government to hold a parliamentary inquiry into what he believes is an “endemic” anti-male culture at the Child Support Agency. Mr Schultz, the member for the NSW seat of Hume to the ACT’s north, was one of three Liberal MPs in the lower house
DIVORCED DADS GET BIG GIFT FROM FIRED-UP MOMS
It’s not all wrapped up yet, but a big gift is arriving for divorced dads who want equal time with their kids. Launched in early May and already claiming a broad spectrum of members across the United States and Canada, a new advocacy group is determined to finally make equally shared parenting a reality.
UK Family law sell-out of the nation’s dads and their children
Eye-opening summary of the shameful UK family law sell-out by Robert Franklin Family court judges have wide discretionary powers in disputed cases about children. They cannot but bring to their judgements their own overt and covert value systems. Ask any judge, lawyer, mediator, or therapist, and they will have their particular bias on this emotionally
Petition to support Men’s Health funding in NSW
The peak national forum promoting a social approach to male health and wellbeing CLICK ON THIS LINK BELOW TO SIGN THE PETITION https://www.change.org/petitions/the-hon-jillian-skinner-mp-request-that-mhirc-s-funding-should-be-renewed?utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition Please sign the above petition to support MHIRC and men’s health in NSW… I am writing this letter on behalf of the Men and Vulnerable Families Sector Development
Why the Left hates families
MELANIE PHIILLIPS reveals how the selfish sneers of Guardianistas made her see how the Left actively fosters – and revels in – family breakdown… Comments (306) Share Melanie Phillips reveals how her father’s failings showed her the toxic legacy of inadequate parents, and how she fights the Left, not from ‘the Right’, but on its
Dream family ends in tragedy in Canada
Quote #1: Justice Michelle Crighton had to decide if she had the intent required to be convicted of murder. Her ex-husband argued she did. Forensic computer analyst Dwayne Pilling told the court Allyson McConnell had typed into a search engine on her computer “How long does it take to drown?”, “How long does it take to die from strangulation?”, “electrocution by hair dryer in bathtub” and “How long can you go without food and water?” In a second bathroom at the home, police found a plugged-in hair dryer and another appliance in a bathtub filled with water. A rope was found hanging from a ceiling post with a chair underneath. … On April 20 last year Justice Crighton found her guilty of manslaughter, but not guilty of second-degree murder because there was enough “reasonable doubt that she had the specific intent to kill her children”.
I wonder if the judge would have had less doubt if the father had been the murderer?!!
Quote #2: Allyson McConnell’s case was reviewed by Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada on Friday and, unless a late decision is made, she is expected to be on a plane to Sydney on Monday. Mr McConnell fears his ex-wife could kill again in Australia. “Will anyone there know about the murders she committed here?” he asked. “Being only 34 years old, will she start a new family and have another child in her care?”