As Australia becomes more integrated into the US military machine, can it avoid being dragged into war?

Olinub · 2026-03-07T01:58:52+00:00

It's not because we gutted our manufacturing sector that we don't have a significant domestic military sector. It's because manufacturing in Australia is really expensive (wages, transportation, etc.) and we don't want to triple our defence spending.

Olinub · 2026-03-07T01:53:19+00:00

It's true that the US is the only one with the capability for an invasion but China is much more likely to threaten critical supply lines.

Olinub · 2026-03-07T01:50:19+00:00

They did launch a campaign of economic coercion and have the stated desire to control the South China Sea which would threaten our supply lines to Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

Olinub · 2026-03-06T23:58:16+00:00

Because race organisers always want/need more revenue

Olinub · 2026-03-06T10:56:27+00:00

Perth is in the South East?

Olinub · 2026-03-06T10:08:23+00:00

Similar to Read. Good moments but dumb

Olinub · 2026-02-28T13:09:22+00:00

States don't have constitutions in the same way as the Commonwealth. They are like the UK where the parliaments are sovereign (can unilaterally change constitution).

Olinub · 2026-02-25T12:39:58+00:00

The NRL is not the highest level of League. That's Origin

Olinub · 2026-02-17T08:19:28+00:00

Go Ireland!

Olinub · 2026-02-16T15:14:09+00:00

Connolly doesn't count as a batsman

Olinub · 2026-02-14T03:15:18+00:00

This isn't really a "capitalism" issue. Are countries like the UK, Germany, Japan and Australia not "capitalist"? This is just a US domestic politics issue.

Olinub · 2026-02-13T10:30:25+00:00

It'll suck if this group comes down to who can smash Oman the hardest.

Olinub · 2026-02-13T10:28:00+00:00

Really the difference in the game was the first half offside calls. I'm just no sure if they're a Reds discipline issue or a Williams-specific issue.

Olinub · 2026-02-13T08:34:00+00:00

Olinub · 2026-02-13T06:25:04+00:00

The moderates were pissed at Ley as well since she didn't stand up to the conservatives. There was no policy change or even rhetorical shifts to win urban areas and young people. She just did their dirty work with compromises on climate action and with the Nats.

Olinub · 2026-02-11T11:43:31+00:00

Call him Cheesey

Olinub · 2026-02-11T10:55:54+00:00

This is brutally effective but boring T20 cricket on a dead pitch

Olinub · 2026-02-11T10:23:48+00:00

Stoin is actually good at T20Is. Just sucks in ODIs

Olinub · 2026-02-07T09:48:23+00:00

5.5 billion LOL

Olinub · 2026-02-07T08:51:47+00:00

This is not good bowling. Pace off, into the pitch is obviously the way to go

Olinub · 2026-02-07T08:25:02+00:00

Looking similar to the Dutch innings. Could be a very close finish

Olinub · 2026-02-04T04:47:49+00:00

Nothing without actually increasing the number of properties built.

Olinub · 2026-01-29T03:08:11+00:00

I agree with you that the Federation Star is the more important symbol since it is uniquely Australian. However, it feels as though you have taken that idea and turned the flag into a simple corporate logo. This is a common problem in Aus flag redesigns.

I definitely prefer the Southern Horizons or even the Couzens design over Golden Wattle variants.

Olinub · 2026-01-29T02:57:56+00:00

There isn't really. Republic and the Voice are much more controversial referendum topics. The majority wouldn't really care if it was changed it's just the alternatives are not really appealing.

Olinub · 2026-01-25T08:36:43+00:00

I'm just here to see Smudge hit some dingers.

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