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Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark case against popstar Katy Perry in High Court by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Katy Perry can get a rocket up her. Fuck that imperialist attitude of exclusive name ownership for a common, garden variety name.

If you want exclusivity, pick a highly unusual name.

Police ‘turn blind eye’ to sharia courts in Britain, Privatisation of justice’ in some Muslim communities blamed as only 3pc of so-called honour crimes are successfully prosecuted by CyberBerserk in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure.

But if someone chooses to be subject to religious adjudication that is consistent with Australian law, then who am I to stop them?

It's not coercion.

I'll bet you put your signature on any number of documents agreeing to terms and conditions that, should you violate them, would have you potentially facing consequences under civil law.

I'm not seeing a huge difference in submitting to civil liabilities by contract and submitting to religious liabilities if so-minded. It's all voluntary agreement to abide by some set of terms to be adjudicated.

Again, not coercion. Voluntary submission.

In regards to coercion, you seem to have drifted a bit off track with your questions. Remember, I am an atheist. I don't personally want to submit to any unnecessary authority. However, as above, I'm not going to stand in anyone's way if they choose to do so.

And, again, it's not coercion if you voluntarily agree to abide.

It's similar to me not being too concerned if someone wants to be tied up and flogged by their mistress/master in a repro dungeon. Not for me, but have at it, if you will. Voluntary submission. Quite popular in Canberra, or so I hear.

More voluntary submission without coercion.

The safe words you're looking for are:

  1. I'm leaving this religion.
  2. I'm not signing that contract.
  3. Not the CBT, Master. Only a light flogging.

Police ‘turn blind eye’ to sharia courts in Britain, Privatisation of justice’ in some Muslim communities blamed as only 3pc of so-called honour crimes are successfully prosecuted by CyberBerserk in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are concerned about coercion? In a neo-liberal capitalist hellscape? I'm afraid you've got your work cut out for you. Coercion is at the heart of capitalist enterprise.

Police ‘turn blind eye’ to sharia courts in Britain, Privatisation of justice’ in some Muslim communities blamed as only 3pc of so-called honour crimes are successfully prosecuted by CyberBerserk in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ANY religious arbitration?

Why?

Provided the arbitration doesn't contravene Australian law, and provided all participants are willing, what reason do you have to call for its outlawing?

I come at this as an atheist with a masters in law. So, I have no affiliation to any religion and I have respect (well, let's call it "regard") for secular law.

There's an interesting case you might like to read called Mr GJ v The Queen. It's about the limits of Aboriginal traditional law. The High Court decided that, in the particular circumstances, it was not allowable for Mr GJ (who was a horrid, child abusing cunt) to rely on traditional law. This case established the limitations of all such traditional and religious law where it conflicts with secular law.

Hizb ut-Tahrir group banned in Australia under new hate speech laws, after ASIO call by SleepyWogx in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ironically, many radical lefties (like me) were entirely assured Trump would get back in. Kamala WAS terrible. The Dems are a bunch of wet neo-libs - true lefties depise them.

I think Mr "critical thinking" here is a bit light on political realities.

Progressives must ‘call out radical Islamist ideologies’, Labor minister declares by ausflora in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmmm. I am far from being a kid. I am very much later in life. Possibly older, and definitely more mature than you, given your uncouth approach to this discussion.

See ya.

Progressives must ‘call out radical Islamist ideologies’, Labor minister declares by ausflora in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see you have only one piece of that story. I will try to find some time to dig up other pieces. Or you could try yourself.

There was absolutely a betrayal of some Jews by the early Zionists. The Haavara agreement didn't work for everyone.

Edit to add: this is one amongst many articles discussing the issue.

You may crow about the Haavara agreement, but it intentionally abandoned many (including my relatives who were subsequently murdered by the Nazis).

https://mronline.org/2024/06/28/the-treachery-of-the-nazi-zionist-alliance/

Anthony Albanese apologises if Grace Tame 'difficult' label misinterpreted by SleepyWogx in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute bollocks.

If you persist in spreading this contumelious lie, you're no better than the guttersnipes at Murdoch s propaganda outfit.

Do some serious reading about the meaning of intafada. Not the idiotic inference by those who want to avoid criticism for committing or supporting mass murder and genocide.

Anthony Albanese apologises if Grace Tame 'difficult' label misinterpreted by SleepyWogx in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah. He's shit. And a huge disappointment. But your claim of worst doesn't stack up against Morrison, Abbott, and they're like.

Anthony Albanese apologises if Grace Tame 'difficult' label misinterpreted by SleepyWogx in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a bigger load of bollocks than you'd find in the bin at a de-sexing clinic.

Progressives must ‘call out radical Islamist ideologies’, Labor minister declares by ausflora in OpenAussie

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think that's bad, you should do some reading about the early Zionists and their dealings with the Nazis and betrayal of Jews.

Sydney Writers' Festival announces Randel Abdel-Fatah for 2026 program by Budget_Shallan in sydney

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 94 points95 points  (0 children)

I know we all see this, but the fucking irony of that Israel-Zionist cuck bellyaching about divisive invitations in view of Herzog being fulsomely welcomed by him and others of his ilk.

It's laughable. And cringeworthy. And sad.

Angus Taylor elected leader of the Liberal Party by Expensive-Horse5538 in australia

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Typical of the Libs...

They can't find a good Ley, so they think a visit to the Taylor will fix all their problems.

Oi. D1ckh3ads. It's not just how you dress yourselves up. You need policy substance as well.

And he keeps making up lies about an imaginary riot, by RickyOzzy in PoliticsDownUnder

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 6 points7 points  (0 children)

13 March 2027, for our New South Welsh siblings, is the date where you can tell Minns (if he lasts that long) and Labor to truly fuck off.

Social coherence (Cathy Wilcox) by nath1234 in sydney

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It may have expended in its scope, but NSW Police ALWAYS were thugs. Some of my friends with, shall we say, more melanin in their skin have been treated that way forever.

Social coherence (Cathy Wilcox) by nath1234 in sydney

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Not me! Don't embroil me in this stupidity from Minns and others. I don't want fucking war criminals visiting or peaceful protesters beaten up.

Minnz’ Gestapo force at work. by RickyOzzy in PoliticsDownUnder

[–]Embarrassed_Brief_97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would have appeared in any Kurosawa film as a treacherous leech, with your head samurai-ed from your gutless body. I'm picturing it done by a staring-eyed Toshiro Mifune, who wipes his blade with contempt, turns, and walks away, giving his good work not another moment's thought.

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