Who's Who in Australia entry for Dr Walsh of Brannagh

Another time when John Walsh of Brannagh's credentials came up on the forum, he wanted to respond, but this forum was, and continues to be, blocked to the Norfolk Island server. I sent him the postings by email, and he gave me a response to post.

I have done the same thing now, and if he chooses to respond, I'll post it here.

My understanding is that the Norfolk access was blocked by moderators because of alleged violation of terms of service, with more than one person posting from the same server. The information that was sent to the moderators, copy to me, seemed to suggest that there is only one server for Norfolk, and if more than one person posts from there (which is what allegedly happened), it can be interpreted as one person using two different identities.

I have no way of knowing who's right or wrong here, but I'd still hope that after three years or more, it could do no harm to permit access to Norfolk once again, and watch it closely, and if abused, cut it off.

John Bear, who was in partnership with John Walsh during my tenure at Greenwich in Hawaii (1990-91), both in Greenwich ownership (I was 25%) and ownership of the Greenwich building in Hilo.

 

In my experience, there are two categories of people most difficult to forgive: those we feel to be most like us and those we feel to be least like us. Those most like us, because we say, "If I could walk the path and not stumble so, and since he/she is so much like me -- I shall not forgive." Those least like us, because we are so far removed from the particulars that we find it difficult to forgive what we cannot understand.

And forgiving ourselves can sometimes be difficult because we fall into the first category so very closely -- we are so much like ourselves that when we fall from our own ideal path -- we either rationalize it away or get extremely hard on ourselves.

Now, I realize that I have condemned speculation and innuendo, and here I am (nonetheless) participating in a thread -- and speculating on titles et cetera. I wasn't reading the name -- I was treating the matter as a disinterested issue of "find the error" (as in the "typo") and then allowed myself to fall into speculation and innuendo. This is hypocritical of me, and I condemn myself for this hypocrisy, and would hope that the person who has found himself to be the object of speculation in this thread will forgive my trespass. I slipped on a slipperly slope.

So that's enough from me on this thread.

God bless and be well.

 

Quinn- the free "P" was for Pacific.

All - Congratulations, you have all won a free 1 year subscription to Degreeinfo

Now, seriously, I wasn't sent the whole section of the entry so it was the Columbia Pacific thing that drew my attention. The knighthoods et al are all certainly interesting though. Looking forward to whatever research comes out of this.

Cheers,

George

 

Odds are it refers to the place listed for his doctorate.

There are previous posts (John Bear's post a third of the way down) stating that he has a PhD from Columbia Pacific.

Also some Senate hansard (warning pdf). Search for "Columbia Pacific".

 

It seems to have been established that Mr Walsh's doctorates are unaccredited and his titles non existent.

Bill and Quinn have raised some excellent points both about why a person would want such honors and the real meaning and responsibilities that come with them.

Mr Walsh's public profile certainly does not seem to warrant the bestowal of 4 + titles. He seems to have achieved notoriety through his tax avoidance services and his clashes with government over various issues, especially education!

Now these are certainly not the sort of issues that would win the heart of any King or Sovereign or propel one into nobility!

It is a lesson to us all; work towards real 'honor' - whether educational, professional or in public life. Avoid less than real schools, don't take shortcuts in one's professional or person life and strive to be honorable at all times.

Thank you, Mr Walsh, for this reminder...

 

And "Thank You!" DavidHume, for reminding all of us of this reminder, as well.

Peace.

Peace? Yes, 'cause 'tis the season for it - and hopefully - for evermore. (Sure, I can dream, can't I?)

Thanks.

 

I agree with every word of Bill's post.
Jack, L.S.M.F.T

 

John Walsh of Brannagh writes that

(1) He has read this thread, which I emailed to him,

(2) In his public position, roughly equivalent to the Norfolk version of Supreme Court justice, is that he cannot comment publicly on things written about him, and

(3) He would still very much like to be able to read and post on this forum, and wonders, once again, why he and the other several hundred computer users on Norfolk, have been blocked here.

 

Mr Walsh does not have to comment directly about things written about him.

But he could certainly explain all about the titles he holds- where they are from and why they are bestowed on certain people, on an objective manner.

I am sure that anyone who holds a title should be able to explain to the public all about the title and honor, who bestows it and for what reason, pointing to relevant websites, legislation, tradition, and so forth.

Dr Bear, tell Mr Walsh that all we want is a public, open and objective statement about the titles that he holds. It doesn't have to be a defense of himself. Not too much to ask...

Let the readers then draw their conclusions ...

 

Hi David - It's been a big week for me. The Winter holidays are full of crisis in my business. I'm a bit over-tired and so a bit testy.

Personally, I don't really care about the "viscount of whatever." If he figures out how to post here then that's just fine with me but if he doesn't then that's just fine as well.

I don't think you meant anything by it but when you write, "...all we want..." this suggests that you are speaking for the entire forum. I do not believe this is the case. I suspect that others might want a few more questions answered.

I know that I might be making a big deal out of nothing but, as I said, I'm a bit tired. Thanks for tolerating my testiness.
Jack

 

well, if 'others' have questions, why don't they ask them?

Hope that your business problems are solvable ans olved and you can enjoy your Christmas turkey! All the best for the New Year!

 

Oh and I guess 'we' could also ask what a 'supreme court judge' is doing, flogging tax avoidance schemes?

 

Walsh has a job that does not permit him to make any public statements. He has no involvement whatsoever in the world of higher education. His partner of 30+ years is dangerously ill in a Melbourne hospital. I suspect that responding to a very small news group 10,000 miles away would not be in his top 10,000 priorities.

 

very interesting observation from John Bear

JOHN BEAR SAID, MY EMPHASIS *** ADDED:
"My understanding is that the Norfolk access was blocked by moderators because of alleged violation of terms of service, with ***more than one person posting from the same server***. The information that was sent to the moderators, copy to me, seemed to suggest that there is only one server for Norfolk, and if more than one person posts from there (which is what allegedly happened), it can be interpreted as one person using two different identities."

I find this utterly fascinating and eminently sensible.

I wonder what some other indications might be, which would lead a reasonable observer to conclude that more that one person was posting from the same server?

Janko





Carthage must be destroyed.

 

If someone buys an entry in Australia's Who's Who and parades what appears to be a string of dubious titles and honors, and holds such a high public post, then the 'public', no matter how small and insignificant, should have a right to know just what these honors mean!

Issuing a statement that explains the titles and honors does not have to be construed as a 'defense' of the man's reputation, unless the nature of the titles is seen be the holder to warrant one!

Methinks that Sir Duke Vicount Dr Walsh is trying to wriggle out of a tight one, yet again!

 

The spooks, who keep an attentive eye on everything, tell us that Norfolk Island has a total population of 1,828, with about 700 internet users.

(That must be one of the highest internet penetration rates in the world.)

I'm not sure what 'posting from the same server' means, but an island territory this small probably isn't overflowing with networks and ISPs.

So if it looks like everyone on Norfolk Island is posting from the same place, it's probably because they are.

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/nf.html

I agree with John. If Walsh wants to post here, then Degreeinfo ought to give him the opportunity. It's only fair if we are going to start threads about him.

Crush Degreeinfo oppression of small Pacific islands! Free Norfolk Island internet access! Posting power to the people... or at least to the titled aristocracy!