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Godfrey Moase's avatar

Underfunding the arts allows the rich to shape cultural production in their image.

Rob Boughton's avatar

Spot on Godfrey. If corporations and the wealthy were taxed properly there would be no need for faux philanthropy. You are correct, it is a means to exerting unseen influence.

Mercurial's avatar

Hmmm... based on this article and the evidence provided, and having heard Jason Gillham interviewed about it on a couple of occasions, I can see only one side suffering reputational damage from the revelation of more evidence. And rightly so too.

Ruth's avatar

This is a case study in how the Israel lobby uses money to influence and control Australian institutions. They made the trope a truth.

_bgfhooman28's avatar

This is a relevant read:

https://liberationday.substack.com/p/israel-inescapable-part-i-the-synagogue

This in no way justifies the ongoing genocide in West Asia. Not knowing, or covering for someone/Something is not an excuse for committing or turning a blind eye to genocide. Everyone has a choice, we know what murder is.

Leo's avatar

It’s disgusting how many people in our community are comfortable with genocide and slaughter

These people build a very strong case for removing public funding for the Arts if it’s used to further or protect such evil causes.