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Hi Captain Australia,
I think the font is a fraction too small on your website, I have good eyesight but I kind of have to lean in to read. I think your vids are really funny
Thank you, Citizen, you make a good point: I will remedy this now.
Captain Australia
Mate – you are an absolute dickhead posting such a comment on Jessica Watsons site.
I suggest you give yourself a good slapping.
I understand your concern, Citizen. But the simple fact of the matter is that she should be cautious. If nobody takes a moment to pass a word of warning, and everybody just fills her vision with flowers and puppies, she may not be alert to danger, if danger presents itself. I stand by my comment, it was meant well – with honest concern.
Captain Australia
Mmmmm, ok. Fortunately Jessicas course keeps her well distanced from those Somalian pirates and far from those Indonesian pirates as she plans to travel south of Australia on her return. Perhaps I over reacted to your comment – but Jess is a very young girl as we know and I am sure her security at sea is a issue in the back of her mind. As Jess reads those blogs, I think it is not apt to create unnecesary worry. I, too, have thought she is in a very vulnerable position, but she has appropiate communication gear but the issue of course by the time we went to her location – who knows.
Graham
I think that is the very essence of faith – to cast yourself out into the great unknown, aware that you are facing dangers, but following your vision anyway. It’s impossible not to respect that choice, to knowingly follow your dream despite naysayers and doomcriers.
In a way, I’m trying to do the same thing. I didnt mean to be a naysayer, I just hope she keeps her eyes open and wind in her sails.
Cap
Sorry Mate – I thought you were just a humiliation site taking the piss.
I myself have not achieved anything near what this girl is attempting, but we all have climbed mountains one way or another. Naysayers or Doomers – such fun to rub salt in thier wound.
Cheers
No problem, Citizen.
And no need to apologise. You’re completely entitled to express your view, and should be applauded that you rally to defend a young hero like Jessica.
(In fact, thinking about it, my comment probably was dickheadish, but sincerely my intent was to congratulate & caution her)
You see, it’s in my nature to worry about things that I cannot change.
But thankfully it’s also in my nature to change the things I can (so I’ve gone back to her site and apologised if I was thoughtless, and again salute her faith & courage)
Thanks for calling me out on it.
CA
You are a Hero afterall,
I am yet to check out your site – guess I am in for a chuckle. I am so young in mind but in my forties which I can’t accept – love my work and keeeping up with the young store blokes – they think I’m ok (i shock them often with my comments)
Sorry that made no sense – too many VB’s, Just saying that Jess is an inspration, compared to others her age. But others wouldn’t have the opportunity.
I agree, in our cynical world there are many who might try to poo-poo it, but the simple fact is that chasing a dream is inspirational.
Enjoy the VB, and have one on me, I envy you: I’m going to be working hard on my fitness for the next month or so, so no beer for me.
Captain Australia and no beer..
.. that’s like Superman with no cape, right ?
Don’t make me feel guilty – but to leap them tall buildings I guess you must be fit, so as such an obliging bloke I am will contemplate a double consumptipon. Givin it a whirl as we speak – Cheers
Crikey I write crazy stuff that I understand but you probably wondered what I meant.
VB is my friend – haha
I’m acquainted with VB as well, although we havent spent time together in a few years. On leaping tall buildings: of course I don’t have any super powers (beer fueled or otherwise). If I have to climb a building, I’ll use the stairs (although a grapple-gun would be great: but having researched it, theyre just not practically viable).
You call yourself a super-hero? No, no, no… you seem more like a 7 day fitness junkie who drinks VB Come every cricket game. And why Captain Australia? You’re not even a reflection of Australian society…. Show me that you’re getting in there and fighting real crime ‘Captain Australia’ – Maybe then, you’ll get the recognition you deserve.
Oh one last thing before i go,
How far are you willing to go?
Always,
Death Dealer (Victorian RLSH – Representative of the Turbine Army – Australia’s BEST Super Hero Team)
Thank you for your comment, Citizen.
I never called myself a “Superhero”, just a Hero.
In terms of overall importance, fighting crime is about one-third of what I do. It’s important because it will help people (the victims) on a personal level, but it’s more important because of the social example it will make: basically demonstrating to people that we should individually seek a higher level of moral excellence.
You see, my over-all mission is to fight EVIL, and that’s more than just criminality. Evil wears many masks. (I wonder, if it would choose a name like “Death Dealer”).
Evil is apathy, evil is deceit, evil is selfishness and taking.
As to how far I am willing to go: I will face whatever lies ahead with courage and dignity. That’s all I know.
If you’re asking whether I will take a human life to protect others: I simply don’t know until I face that situation.
Good day,
Captain Australia
You’re correct in calling me Citizen (A Citizen understands the need of people like us) Mr. Australia, but I’m yet to witness your heroic acts, i want videos, pictures, people telling of your victories in the community. My Team and I, are currently involved in many activities, such as covert operations, as well as technological and scientific work, to help us create new tools and upgrades for our vehicles to help us further in the field. We DO fight crime Mr. Australia. I connect with the victims on a personal level too, and sometimes my display of emotion and caring, gets in the way of how i perform. We share common ground, to fight EVIL… but who is truly evil? Who is it that we share as common foes? Maybe we should touch base together to share details of what kind of evil we’re fighting. Sick of the small game to be honest, I’m always looking for something a little more edgy and rough… the next thrill for the big game… this is all we do… we’re the last resort of society, where the police and justice system fail, we’re the next line, and without us, society would collapse. Thats why things such as the Keene act wouldn’t work in real society, as we need to be protected also. I am not evil Captain Australia, but unlike yourself, it seems i’m out there, watching, waiting, the envoy of justice, the guardian of peace… I’m the one, the only, Death Dealer.
As for taking human life, i neither have needed to come to that, but to deal great pain to subdue the evil forces, unfortunate, but it has to happen, or we can never win this unrelenting war on crime.
Death Dealer.
Good Morning, Citizen
Thank you again for your comments, certainly food for thought.
For my own part, when I see evil, I feel sorrow & pity. I stand against it, and will defy it with my last breath: but it is always in the hope of redemption, of making the world a better place.
There’s good and evil in all of us – you cannot destroy it with a weapon, you can only cure it with compassion, strength, dignity, and holding yourself to a higher moral authority.
I will fight crime, and if I must, I will use my martial training: but I certainly won’t get enjoyment or thrill from it. Honestly – you sound like a crackpot, and your comments touch more on enjoying power than combatting evil.
I hope to inspire you, as I become more active in the community, and start to make a meaningful difference.
But first I have to tend to my own back yard, get my health and my head straight, get powerful again.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Good day Captain Australia! I would like to let you know, your message has reached me in Texas, USA. I admire your heroism, sir. The world needs more people like you. I believe a large problem in today’s society is ignorance. Education is a powerful tool. Perhaps you could offer citizens a bit of education. It seems you are already on the right track with enlightening others about criminals being yellow-bellied cowards. But what about other aspects, like finding yourself in the middle of an armed robbery, winding up in a bad part of town, or even bullies at school? Personally, I have a concealed handgun license, a handgun, and the respect, maturity, education and training to use my weapon effectively and responsibly. But what about places where handguns are illegal for common citizens, but still possessed by outlaws? Or people who are either afraid of or unable to purchase one? What are their options? I understand your tactics of leading by example but some people need to be taken by the hand and shown exactly how the horse eats the hay. Thanks again!
Many thanks for your comment, Citizen. I am still grappling with the most effective way to tackle my mission to fight evil, and I will definitely think about your suggestion. I do think teaching is a powerful and important part of my purpose.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Niccolo Machiavelli made a good point in his book “The Prince” when he said (I’ll paraphrase this) “You take the weak, and make them strong. You take the powerful and make them weak.” That way you have loyal followers who are grateful for their new-found power (knowledge in this case) and by making the powerful weak (taking the edge away from criminals) you would be off to a good start. Now, you’re not overthrowing a regime, but similarly you are overthrowing evil. And if you look at like I do, “evil” is a regime. It’s a contagious disease of the flesh that is communicable through many vehicles.
As a side note, you must realize that right and wrong vary from person to person. It’s a matter of perspective. By realizing what type of “evil” you want to battle, then a plan can be more effectively laid out. I speculate that the “evils” you are going after are greed and apathy. A tough battle admit. One would need an army. Start there I would suggest, but pick your sidekicks wisely. As the old saying goes: “Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.” While not true in every circumstance. They are wise words to keep in mind.
Best wishes!
Thank you for this astute and articulate comment, friend.
Of the evils that I would fight, greed and apathy about sums it up.
All of the crimes that I can think of stem from greed: taking something that someone else has – their wallet when you rob them, their dignity when you rape them, their hope when you exploit them.
And in a way, apathy is worse – to stand by and knowingly allow evil is to become an accomplice of the worst sort: one who does not care.
I will think very deeply on your comment, Citizen, thank you.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
I’ve been having an email dialogue with a Citizen who left me this lovely comment. It kind of sums up what I’m trying to do, to trigger this ripple effect of courage & kindness to fight back against evil and apathy, so I thought I’d excerpt it here (with her permission):
“If more people had the courage to stand up against apathy and the small evils that people inflict upon each other, one person at a time, what a wonderful world it would be! I am a fan and my kids will be excited to see their special message directly from you. You are my favorite hero. In your honor, I am going to work to treat people with kindness and a smile and try make a positive impact on people around me one day and one person at a time. You are inspiring.”
hey mate love your work, disregard non believers. oh yeah hows that bloke talking about trash, mate it is UNaustralian not to drink vb watching the cricket shame on you. anyway jus want to contribute. keep it up stay strong stay classy
Hello Captain Australia,
I am Runebringer. I am an Empowerment Activist and Real Life Superhero. My mission is to help people improve themselves and their world. The example I try to set is that anyone can make make a difference. One of the pages on my own website is dedicated providing information and links to resources visitors can use to help make the world better. (You can check it out here: http://runebringer.net/help/index.html ) I thought a page like this on your site is something you might wish to consider.
-Runebringer
Hello Citizen Goody: Thank you very much for your support, appreciate your comment very much.
Hello Runebringer
Thank you for your message, I am surprised and curious to find that there are other people out there who share my Mission. I will read about your Runes with real interest.
If I can help you in any way, don’t hesitate.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Oh, yes, there are quite a few of us out in the world. We have a forum, http://www.therlsh.net/ , that we use to communicate and network with each other. Come by for a visit. Join if you like.
- Runebringer
http://lifestyledesignforyou.com/2010/01/captain-australia-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-2248
Hi Captain Australia!
Greetings from America. I find your videos very amusing, but on the other hand, I think your heart is in a good place. With that said, are you considering going to Haiti to help with relief efforts etc.? I know you have a passion for feeding the homeless, so I figure you’d take the opportunity to help where it’s heavily needed.
Your friend in fighting crime.
Drea
Hello Citizen Drea
At this point in my career I am limited by personal funding, regrettably I cannot finance a trip to Haiti, although from some of the heartbreaking images of children suffering (I’m thinking of one orphanage in particular) I would love to be there giving hands-on help, love and support.
I’ve donated money (as much as my income can support), but it occurred to me that if all the stars at the golden globes recently simply chipped in 1M each (certainly affordable for their scale of income), it would be a game changer.
Its such a shame that charity is often just a stipent or a tithe – for my part I would like nothing better than to relocate there for as long as is needed, giving all my time, wits and money to help them.
With my current balance of obligations, I can’t do that, although maybe one day. I promise you, if I had the financial wherewithall, I’d reserve a small portion of my income for my familys needs, and direct the rest to hands-on help for people in crisis.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
G’day Capt Australia,
Was casually trolling the net and stumbled across your site. It’s good to see someone having the guts to do something about the crime and depravity here in Brisbane. I read that your videographer was injured. That’s going to be a big risk, as he will be an easy target, his attention is focussed on you, not on his surroundings, these gutless wonders will always go him. So a suggestion or two:
1) Button camera’s (can be hat mounted and connected to a hardrive inside of the cameramans vest, one forward, one rear, to help identify people in situations like this.
they are concealable and the baddies won’t know they are being filmed.
2) Personal armour. what about some ex hockey/martial arts padding worn under some old BDU pants? the bagginess of the outfit would conceal it and it would help in events like this to reduce the injury’s severity.
Other than those mentioned I’m sure there are more drastic kit options dependant on your crime foiling needs/legality. Obviously your uniform is made to be attention grabbing, to make people notice you and your cause, yet the other side of that coin is that it people will become used to it, and see it as a joke. Sad but true. The uniform itself won’t draw respect, it’s the actions and deeds done wearing it that turn it into a symbol. That’s why the slouch hat is seen as an honourable australian Icon, and the police uniform is seen as corruptable, Gangster suits ‘n’ rappers and gold chains are the hero’s uniform of our youth, as they are often prompted as “only being bad because it’s all they know/ they’re really got a heart of gold/ just having some fun”
Excuses are what our generation is built upon. It’s always someone elses fault, that apathy and lack of self discipline and respect (not that wanky gangster idea of respect) for others is what you’re up against. It’s going to take something huge for the uniform to truly become a symbol of all that’s right, or at the very base a fair go.
But Kudos for doing it. If people today won’t regulate themselves, know that they can suffer a minor punishment at the hands of our joke of a court system, when there is no risk to their selfish actions, it will prevail. Criminals will continue to bash pensioners, know that they can blame it on a “hard” life, “peer” pressure, “boredom”, “poverty”, the state “failing” them. They will continue to sell drugs and push them, because they are seen as “harmless” “we only sell to those that want them” “drugs should be legalized, and taxed” these ignorant arguments will always drown out reason. Any of these idots that have seen a drug affected neighbourhood would quickly retract that. So until such a time, these thugs have to FEAR something. Have to check over their shoulder the next time they follow a girl down an alleyway,”she was asking for it” might let the joke justice system give you a fine or some community service, what they should FEAR is the vigilante that appears out of nowhere and breaks both their arms, because that is a punishment they will Fear, garuantee they will consider their actions next time.
The thugs that attack people waiting for a bus/train home, know all they will get is a fine, or a night in the cells for hurting someone for fun. They need to FEAR that someone out there, that won’t listen to their excuses, is watching, judging, and about to give them a dose of it back in a big way. When the risk of an action is equal to or greater, these cowards will back down/flee.
The only people that will be scared of a vigilante, are those who know what they are doing/is about to do is wrong, that little moral compass everyone has, that some choose to ignore. everyone knows right and wrong instinctivley. Innocent people won’t cower at the shadows anymore, it’s the ones with intent that will second guess their chosen actions. Deterence will be built in. Our current system has nothing to make criminals fear reprisal or responsibilty.
Like that poor little girl who was snatched in queensland recently. He did not fear anything, there was no risk to him. I drove through ipswich and saw a sheet erected as a makeshift sign, praying for her. By all means pray for her, but when you catch the prick, make him pay, dearly. Why should a community fear someone like that? People are sick of the ineffectiveness of our police force/ justice system/ judges. Dennis Ferguson anyone? He, a pervert was released into a community, and the community rebelled, then the media painted the community like a bunch of hate filled red-necks. Not the heroes they were for making a safe environment for their children. The fact the system in place to protect the community, without regard to them, released a dangerous man, in their midst, shows apathy. Those members who signed off on it, are guilty as Dennis. These people need to be afraid, that the world is no longer taking it, people are tired of having to make allowances for others who won’t help themselves or behave like a decent human being.
Sorry about the rant Capt,
Keep up the good work, even if they try to drown you out.
Thank you for the wonderful comment, Citizen, it is very thought provoking.
I don’t completely share your views in one regard: I do hope (I have to) that people have goodness inside them. The trick is not to invoke fear, but to unlock that goodness.
I think people need a reminder, an inspiration, something to turn the tide of apathy, selfishness and deceit.
This ripple effect of goodness is my hope for humanity, and I want to be one of the people bearing the brunt of the initial resistance.
I think together we can turn the tide.
Yes, there are some who will fight, but I don’t want them to fear me (unless it is in the way that you would fear to take away someone’s dignity). I think I would rather be a martyr than a tyrant.
But I will have to fight, I know that.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Been thinking about your note quite a bit, friend.
Yes, in honesty, I also walk the path of the vigilante. I don’t want to hurt people, I don’t want people to fear me ..
.. but when I do see evil, when I do see violence: I will put a stop to it.
It isn’t a core goal to make criminals fear me, but I do agree almost 100% with your observations. If I saw three young thugs beating up a kid and robbing him, I would jump in and shut all three down. I guess if that made others hesitate in future, it’s a good thing.
I do agree, people have a tendency not to ‘own’ what they do. Everything is indeed somebody elses fault. My preference would be to wake people up to that. Call them out and make them accountable.
If I have to fight them I will: but it’s my last resort.
Thanks again for the great & thought provoking comment. I don’t see it as a rant, but an eloquent articulation of where Australian society is headed.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
G’day again Capt,
I know my sentiments seem alittle “unbalanced” but, they are mine. True that some heroes prefer to be seen as martyr’s, but that is a title one cannot bestow upon themselves. Again it is the actions or deeds done that determine how the man or symbol is seen by those he serves. As we’ve seen with our brave vietnam veterans, men who went overseas to uphold our values and try to do right by other peoples, to ensure they could have some of the freedoms we have taken for granted here.
What happened on their return? They were painted as murders. By populist views of the few whining cowards left behind. Those who hid and then attacked these men who were doing their best in a very bad situation. That is one case of Heroes being turned by a very unbalanced public opinion. Abandoned and forgotten.
As a masked crimefighter you will forever be upon the fence. One step either way and you can be painted as a joke, a nut in a mask, or a attention seeker/pest, or a rouge criminal who acts outside the law. And here is the difficulty in broadcasting your efforts.
One side (as I see it) you are activley trying to get people to wake up. You’ve created a persona that has ideals that are human and attainable. That not only promises to save, but to encourage people to speak up, against what they see as wrong. The hand that is trying to shake the world awake from a looming nightmare.
Others see the site as they see the rest of the RLSH community, a blogger who is trying a different angle, who only does what they do to get attention for themselves. I beleive you will agree if you stumble across RLSH site, and see the politics and infighting (seriously one guy reckons he has witch magic, and can run at supersonic speeds) a circus no less.
But in you, by not aligning with a group like that, you’re different. You seek not the approval of other RLSH, or anyone. You wish to spread you message of moral courage, and the best part is, it is instinctive. I feel it. You feel it. Everyone feels it. Everyone gets that pang of anger, that flash when they see something wrong. All you have done is shout it out while the rest of the room murmurs.
This country is in a bad situation. It is heartening to see one man stand and try to do his best against it. I for one, step from the shadow and support you, because your cause is also mine, it is every single man, woman and child’s in this country’s right. It’s time not to gently shake us awake from the nightmare, but to slap us awake.
That’s why people react to you like they do (those drunk lads in the valley before the attack) they’ve just been slapped awake, sure it stings, but they see someone, taking a vison of good (a masked hero, something everyone knows) and it is uncomfortable, it’s a mirror they look into and can see, deep inside themselves, what they ignore. What people fear and do not understand, they seek to pull apart. That’s why they mocked the costume. They tried to remove the power associated with it, it shook them, those men were scared of it, because it called them right back to their childhood, the old good guys/ bad guys dilemma kids play from a very early age.
Being good is instinctive, do unto others as you would like done unto you. It’s the mistake of giving over all judgement to an unnaccountable “justice/legal” system and absolving ourselves of responsibility, that has created a moral vacuum and fear of doing what we know, in our hearts as right. We fear doing what’s right for fear of being punished, by a system that has become so intricate and bloated it can barely operate, it’s fingers so greased by corruption and “criminals human rights” it can barely hold onto what it catches.
So keep it up Captain. Make people uncomfortable, make them laugh, but more importantly I hope, make them wonder why, in this world does a man perceive it as so morally bankrupt, he has taken it upon himself to create himself a symbol, and hopefully make them look around and see that there is something wrong. I want them to see the problems and know, that it doesn’t take a hero to solve them, but themselves, and their community, they can stand up and shout, face down the monster, demand answers and make Australia great again.
I have a feeling, more heroes will appear, more people will wake up. Soon the monster will crawl, bruised and battered, back into the shadows.
Keep it up Capt, and remember a martyr and tyrant are just how people perceive them. Criminals and wrong doers will fear someone who punishes them, they will feel victimised by a “tyrant” (about time too, shoe on another foot methinks.) and those who can’t defend themselves and are protected will see him as a hero. I’m yet to hear of a person who has been rescued, refer to their saviour as “a terrible monster” besides, all you can do is broadcast your message, worry less about what people think. In your heart you are doing what you can, what you know is right.
I know it is right too. You have a supporter here Capt Australia.
Take care and keep up the good fight, and above all be safe.
Pete.
Thank you again, this is really thought provoking for me, having these kind of views mirrored back at me allows me to refine and perfect my own position on some very important philosophical areas.
Pete: do you know how to throw a boomerang ?
CA
Capt,
I’ve been trained on several different weapon systems in my career, but not boomerangs, I can throw with accuracy, however I’ve never tried to get one to come back.
Pete.
I couldn’t interest you in strapping on a utility belt, mask and a pair of tights and joining me in my Quest ?
CA
All I can say, on a public forum, is soon.
Pete.
Hey captain australia!
Hopefully you do believe i am Johnno… the jono from the schoolies videos,
as i believe ….well not many people would consider offering themselves as that character.
Ha, well I am jono from schoolies…. i left my facebook link for verification…
and just wanted to let you know studying commercial law atm, and life is swell!!
love watching the videos from schoolies, reminds me of the great times..(.i can’t remember)…. had
Jono
A pleasure to hear from you again, Jono.
You were one of the more articulate and pleasant young people I met that evening, I am glad that life is going well for you.
Again, I’d challenge you that you are one of the leaders of tomorrow – as you apply yourself to commercial law, I’d urge you to always try to pursue ethical outcomes for yourself and your employers.
All the best, mate.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Dear Captain Australia,
I’m a kid who was wandering through the internet, and somehow found my way to this website.
I’m not going to go and justify or explain what I’m about to say; it’s simply said, and I’m sure you’ll be able to understand the thoughts and heart that go behind my comment.
You have my admiration and respect. Thank you for what you’ve done in our country. I hope to one day contribute to this world as well as you’ve done, Captain Sir.
Thank you for your kindness.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
THANK YOU CAPTAIN AUSTRALIA, FOR BEING A HERO!
BY STANDING UP AND SPEAKING YOUR TRUTH, JUST AS YOU SEE IT
FOR EXPRESSING YOUR GENUINE CONCERN ABOUT WHAT YOU SEE IN SOCIETY TODAY
BY QUESTIONING THE STATUS QUO
BY FOLLOWING UP YOUR VIEWS WITH ACTION
Captain Australia,
Thank you for focusing on acting as a beacon of light, not only in your community, but on the global scale. I believe all of our thoughts and actions reverberate and effect much more than just those around us. In fact, I would say that we are all connected and every action has a reaction.
I believe that we really need people like you to stand up and be hero’s….inspirations to others. By speaking your truth, simply put, to the masses, and following your views with actions, you are allowing others to see what is possible.
I don’t feel that your value is in the specific number of crimes that you derail. It is what you represent, that contains your true strength and power! Your precense alone, is a powerful one, and I, a citizen, salute you.
I think what I love most about your vison, is that you are focusing on yourself and recognizing that a true hero needs to be responsible for his/her actions first and foremost so that others can learn by example.
I have noticed in life, that many of us are guilty, myself included, in expecting others to do not as we do, but as we say. A double standard perhaps?
I feel that you may not be preaching to others and telling them how to live their lives, but instead trying to provide support, encouragement, and at times protection. And of course, if you see a crime, trying to stop it.
Another facet of being a hero., is speaking up when you see that something is a crime.
But Captain Australia, I see crimes all the time. In a local shop, I witnessed a father yell at his young son and threaten to “rip his f_ -ing head off” threatening his life, if he touches anything on the shelves…or a person kicking their dog with all their might causing the animal to cry out in pain and fear….I recall that all those people around who witnessed these actions, pretended not to see. As I did.
I’ve decided to speak up now, if I see any ‘crime’ against humanity like violence to a child or animal, and to voice my opinion that the behavior is unnacceptable, in a respectfull manner, so that I too, may be a beacon of light.
A wise friend of mine once said to me, “Be that beacon of light that you need, to see through the darkness”. .
I believe that if you can be a hero for the nation, why can’t the rest of us be our own hero’s by speaking up when we see an action being committed that hurts another creature?
Or simply, choosing to question the current value system and taking the time to find out how we can live in a way that makes us happy, instead of doing what everyone else is doing? I believe that if you can tune into that which makes you happy, self love and a life lived resposibly tend to follow suite.
Thanks again, you rock!!!!
Leanna
Thank you, Leanna
We, people I mean, are strange creatures – such potential for beauty, love and joy – and at the same time for cruelty, greed and hate.
Boil it down to our potential for Good and Evil.
I think that the World today is not in balance .. worse, I think the scales are actively tipping toward Evil.
Comments like yours are what give me my greatest hope for humanity: the ripple effect of kindness, and honesty, and decency.
Our potential to inspire one another.
Thank you so much.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
You are simply amazing, THANKYOU for caring and putting into action what alot of us dream about doing but perhaps haven’t felt the power to do so until now. You are an inspiration and an absolute star!
Good on you, Captain Australia if more people tired to help others this country would be a much better place !! Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Citizens, for your comments of support.
Please, if you need my help, know of anybody who needs my help, or know of any evil growing unchecked in your local area – send me a message and let me know.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
There have been some crimes against the English language here on these pages Captain Australia . Does it make me UN Australian because I dont drink VB ??? I enjoy a glass of sugar free cordial the same as any Aussie would IF they werent so hell bent on gettin well ecky thumped and fightin . I had about 300-400 fights in my old drinking daze [ that in a 25 year career careerin out of control brings it down to around 1 fight per month , thats a low average too I might add ] Since giving up the drink Ive had not one blue in 22 years . That takes some beating . How do you see alcohol and the cause and effect it has on modern polite society ? Keep up the good work by the way .
Hello, Citizen
Having a beer on the weekend is very much part of the Australian DNA, but for my part, I see alcohol as a mind numbing intoxicant that lowers inhibitions.
Lowering inhibitions can be a good thing, when you are amongst close friends and having a nice time, you can share funny stories and relax more deeply than you might otherwise.
Lowering inhibitions in public usually just means being obnoxious and even violent.
I think you should be ashamed of your get-drunk-pick-a-fight past, and use it as a motivation to spread kindness and make amends.
(And conversely, congratulations for your pacifist ways since giivng up the sauce).
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Hi Cap Aus,
Appreciate the idea and everything you do, only a recent fan though I plan to ‘tune in’ regularly so to speak.
I myself enjoy helping people, on several occasions i have helped elderly or single people having difficulty with several bags of luggage or prams in public areas, such as a train station and shopping center. I would love to help even more, but am untrained in any hand-to-hand combat techniques and have no muscle bulk to speak of as such. thus often lack courage in doing other things: the other day while on a train there was a drunken man talking loudly, speaking profanely and using several incredibly rascist comments. I applaud the person he was directing his attention to, who handled him calmly, but in my heart i wanted to ask him to keep his voice down as he was disturbing many people on the carriage with his choice of language. When we reached the station, i noticed he also jumped the ticket gates. Again i wanted to speak out, but was afraid for my own personal safety. Any suggestions?
Hello Mate
Thank you for the attention, I get the impression that you a genuinely good person.
To answer your question, I’d ask you to consider for a moment that regardless whether the drunkard was deliberate or ignorant in his offensive behaviour, he fits a fairly straight forward profile: a bully.
Bullies are self-absorbed narcissistic cretins who feel that strength is the most important asset, and they use it to gain advantage over others.
Never – ever negotiate with a bully unless you do it from a position of fearless strength. If you engage and its not from a position of power, these cruel, vicious morons will smell the weakness and once they do: you’re in deep trouble.
In the example you’ve given, I’d suggest looking to a few other travellers (ideally males – sorry but bullies simply do not acknowledge power in women, generally), and quietly ask “is anyone else irritated by this guy ? Will you back me if I confront him?”
If they give you the nod, or one of them volunteers, you approach him calmly and firmly and say something like, “Listen mate, you’re behaving badly, upsetting and offending people. We’d like you to tone it down, please”.
If a few others on the train are clearly backing your play, I think you’re fine. In fact, most bullies when confronted will back down if they dont have a clear advantage, so even 1 to 1 there’s a good chance he’d co-operate. (Drunkenness is the wildcard factor).
But with a group backing you, even if he did make an assault, you’re unlikely to get significantly hurt.
That said: if there are rail authorities nearby – even better, quietly grab one and ask that they remove him from the train.
That’s my view, for my part I applaud your courage and decency in wanting to take action. Courage and dignity are your greatest weapons against the growing darkness in the world around us.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Hi Captian Australia.
I met you in Kings Cross train station a few weeks ago, on the escalator. I asked you ‘whats the story’ – you looked at me and said ‘crime fighter. I help people. There are a lot of people to help’.
Im also on a mission to help people. I have thought about you often since meeting you and am very impressed that you express your mission so visibly, and that your ethics are so blatantly good.
Keep up the good work.
Frazer
Thank you, Citizen
Can you tell us more about your mission, Frazer ? I’m curious.
Can I help you help others ? (or vice versa)?
Your friend,
Captain Australia
You’re pretty.
I love you.
Hey Captain Australia, I met you at the auditions for the X Factor, I was the female that auditioned after you….Pink skirt, black top, blonde, I didn’t get through, they told me I was too sweet… I’m so totally confused by this and am looking for guidance as to what this means. I didn’t cry or anything but I was internally crushed….
I like you am looking to help ‘change the world’ in some way or another. I used to work with disabled children as their personal carer/family assistant, but unfortunately due to 2 car accidents in 2008 I’m no longer able to do it as it wil cause me to become paralysed, 5 degrees more change in my spine and I’m paralysed. I felt it was my calling but I’m now no longer to do it, I’m now on the disability pension and studying a Diploma of Youth Work but am kinda of unable to so some of the vocational training because of the damage to my spine, I’m going to do it, at risk to my freedom of moving and walking, but eventually when I finish the Diploma I won’t be able to use it. I’ve had specialist reports done and one says ‘now and in the future she is unemployable, in whatever she is trained in and whatever else she chooses to train in it can cause further injury, resulting in paralysis’.
I’ve got a variety of health problems such as type 1 diabetes, hyertension, hypothyroid, Borderline Personality Disorder, Pre Menstral Dysthoric Disorder, Anxiety with agoraphobia. And also with my psychological issues I have self harmed, misused drugs, and also have an eating disorder. So going to that audition was a MASSIVE deal. But regardless I WANT TO HELP PEOPLE.
So the point to this, I’ll get to it lol, is I want to know if you Captain Australia can help me to help myself and also to help others? If what I’m asking is too much let me know lol.
Firstly, since I’m too sweet do you know of any other vocal things I can do and also the avenues to pursue this?
Secondly, I want to help people in anyway I can without causing further injury to myself, in what way/s do you know of can I do that?
Hello Erin
Firstly, I wouldn’t worry too much about rejection by TV Judges. Television really just reflects society’s values back at us, so if we don’t value sweetness, it’s a problem with society, not with you.
To try and help you decipher what it actually means, I think that the opposite of sweetness would be force .. so maybe they’re saying that you would need more passion and force in your delivery ?
Its hugely admirable that you want to help people : and I would honestly state that I think through helping others, you may help yourself to get past and reduce some of these issues you’re dealing with, like the anxiety.
The injury is a limitation to live with, but I’m sure we can find strategies to get around it or minimise the impact in reaching your Life Goals.
But first things first.
I’d be very happy to help you, it might be easiest to get together and talk through a few things. In any case, my secret identity guy has to go to his Clark Kent day job now … I’ll respond more fully this evening.
Consider this: just by being so honest and public with some of the issues you’re facing, your bravery and honesty is helping people. (Often if someone is facing a problem they feel isolated and alone : to know someone is working through the same issues helps people)
More soon.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Hello Erin
When faced with more than one problem to solve, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. It’s much easier if you set a series of goals, looking at one issue at a time.
I am willing to commit to help you – my first question though : do you prefer this to be public or private ?
In my opinion, being public about it allows others to learn from our experiences, both yours and mine, and potentially be inspired by what we do. Both your efforts to move forward, and my attempts to help can potentially help others if we share them openly.
Let me know your preference ?
If public, I’ll openly share my suggestions – as an example, I think we should slowly work on your agoraphobia, taking it 10% past your comfort zone slowly, over time. I am happy to be your bodyguard if it helps your sense of security.
As a self-harmer, there are a bunch of underlying things to work out, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help you, but I can only do so much, together we can find a path where you are able to take your own power.
Let me know your thoughts, and we’ll work out a plan of attack.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
Hey Captain Australia,
Also forgot to mention I have chronic insomnia, lol, hence the timing of this reply, public is fine, I know how hard it is to have a voice to ask for help, and it’s helpful to stay quiet when you need to, and seeing how others overcame their problems.
My agoraphobia developed after my first car accident, and worsened after my second. In short I avoid anything that means I have to go out and drive myself anywhere. To combat this so far, I’m enrolled in tafe, and I car pool drive fellow classmates, I take my partner everywhere I go and often will ask that she drives. Problem being is when I need to go out for something it stacks up and when I go out I leave at say 9am and get home about 9pm, I’m so happy the supermarket is open that late these days!
My self harm isn’t as much an issue now as it was 8 years ago, it just pops up when I’m depressed and having what I call a ‘borderline attack’. I guess it’s because I have felt so powerless in the past and I feel like I need to regain control. Control of whatever is affecting me, whether it be an object, person, or conversation topic. Longest I’ve gone without self harming is 6 years, I started when I was 10, when my parents broke up. Then I stopped once my mum and I found a stable and comfortable home.
E
just wanted to say hi after watching you live on X factor today in brisbane
well done we all thought you were fab. carry on doing your good deeds for australia 
Thank you for your kind words.
If there is anything I can do to help you, please never hesitate to ask.
(Also if you are aware of any evil doings that I should look into)
Singing on the X-FACTOR was one of the strangest and most interesting experiences I’ve had, I really look forward to seeing it on TV. Sorry again for hurting your ear-drums.
Your friend,
Captain Australia
I have to say originally I thought this was some kind of clever rouse and just something done for laughs but I got to admit that I understand where you’re coming from and you are the real deal. Keep up the great work so far and hope to see you around Sydney. Should I ever see ya, I’ma stop to talk to you.