If the Shoe Fits: A Green Bridge to War - ASPI Rebrand

In Australian politics, accountability is everything. When power is left unchecked, democracy suffers, and the public loses trust in those meant to represent them. This is why I reached out to Senator David Shoebridge September 9th 2024, urging him to challenge Jacqui Lambie and the operations of the Lambie Network.

My concerns stem from ongoing issues surrounding the influence and behaviors within the network, particularly regarding Michael Bainbridge, Glenn Kolomeitz best friend. After raising these matters publicly in my previous blog, Hannibalamb the Military Clan: Junta Lambie Network (allegedly), it became clear that stronger parliamentary scrutiny was necessary. Lambie’s military-aligned faction has operated in ways that demand greater transparency, and I believed Shoebridge—would push for answers. But I was wrong.

Instead of taking up the issue, I received a response that amounted to little more than grandstanding. Shoebridge name-dropped Michael West, a journalist who publishes former senator Rex Patrick—who, conveniently, is now a Hannibal candidate. It was a classic case of deflection, avoiding any real scrutiny of the serious concerns I raised.

Michael West has shown no interest in investigating anything related to Hannibal or the questionable dealings within the Zionist Federation of Australia.

By October, Hannibal was making statements about Michael Bainbridge, signaling defeat and having to mitigate the mess. But rather than facing real scrutiny, she was given a lifeline—an opportunity to control the narrative rather than be held accountable. It could look like Hannibal was distancing herself from Bainbridge to protect her own political future and manage fallout, but it's taken a few months to find an ecosystem map of interest that could explain why.

Michael Shoebridge is the Director of Strategic Analysis Australia, a defense and security think tank located in Canberra. Before establishing this organization, he was the Director of the Defence, Strategy and National Security Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) from 2018 to September 2022. With more than 25 years of experience in Australia's national security sector, his career has included positions in policy, intelligence, and project delivery within the Defence organisation.

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David Shoebridge, Greens Senator for New South Wales, acknowledged his brother, Michael Shoebridge, in a parliamentary speech. In his remarks, he referred to "my brother Michael, his wife, Margaret, and my nieces and nephew, Gabrielle, Leah, and Dominic," highlighting the opportunity to spend more time with them due to his travel to Canberra. This statement confirms that Michael Shoebridge, known for his work in defence and national security, is David Shoebridge’s brother.

Peter Jennings served as the Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) from May 2012 to May 2022. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping Australia's strategic policy discourse.

Dr. Marcus Hellyer is a leading Australian expert in defence and strategic policy analysis, currently the Head of Research at Strategic Analysis Australia. In this capacity, he tackles complex analytical challenges and aids in shaping defence strategies. Before this role, Dr. Hellyer was a Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), where he specialized in defence economics, military capability, and industry topics. At ASPI, he wrote several editions of "The Cost of Defence," offering detailed analyses of Australia's defence budget and spending.

Dr. Hellyer is also engaged in the defence sector as the Director of Strategy at C2 Robotics, an Australian firm focused on developing autonomous systems for military use. Additionally, he contributes to academic discussions as an Expert Associate at the Australian National University’s National Security College.

Dr. Lesley Seebeck is an esteemed Australian expert in cybersecurity, strategy, and policy. She holds the position of Honorary Professor at the Australian National University (ANU) and operates as an independent consultant. Dr. Seebeck has contributed significantly to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's (ASPI) publications, addressing topics such as the AUKUS partnership, cybersecurity strategies, and Australia's defense policies. 

Dr. Anthony Bergin is a Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), where he contributes to research on Australia's strategic interests, including maritime security and the nation's Antarctic policy.  Before joining ASPI, Dr. Bergin served as an academic at the Australian Defence Force Academy for two decades, including a tenure as Director of the Australian Defence Studies Centre.

Hannibal shouts "the only good terrorist is a bloody dead terrorist" February 18th, 2024, NSW. This event included Scott Morrison (former Prime Minister), John Anderson (former Deputy Prime Minister), Michelle Pearce (Australian Christian Lobby Group), Jacqui Lambie (Jacqui Lambie Network), and many more IDU "Freedom Fighters".

Karen Bos, the director of Christian Faith and Freedom said, "All who value freedom must uphold the Judeo-Christan values on which Australian law is founded,".

Some might call it a coincidence, others a conspiracy. Either way, the message is clear—none of these Zunts deserve your vote.