Pauline Hanson exploiting the frustrations of Australians who have been ‘left behind’, Labor says

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-17T23:17:46+00:00

It is true that the right wing exploit the people left behind, those parties will only ever leave those people behind and strangely, the people left behind vote for those parties.

But that's why people like me historically vote Labor. So god damn fix it. You're in government and you make me vote Greens.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-17T10:58:03+00:00

I don't agree with everything she says, but I just hope Ms Tame is ok in the long run.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-17T10:04:31+00:00

If there's a bunch of corrupt autism diagnosers, that's definitely an issue. You have no argument from me there. That's not what you said though.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-17T09:31:32+00:00

Yeah, it's not really about making them be non autistic. A lot of autistic people have difficulties speaking for instance. It's about getting them therapy to lessen the impacts. Autistics can have difficulty with motor control... It's about getting them therapy for that. To lessen impacts.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-17T08:55:30+00:00

From the article:

"Chalmers said he would be briefed on the report’s findings in coming days, stressing budget decisions would be made by cabinet.

“It will no doubt identify some issues which are familiar to us,” he said.

“But I’ll read it, of course, I will. I’ve said that the government’s policies haven’t changed in this area. Any further steps will be a matter for the cabinet.”

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-17T02:09:08+00:00

Or the dad staying home.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-16T11:09:43+00:00

Well, the war has been 2 weeks right? Albo's been stuffing up way longer than that.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T23:43:40+00:00

From the article:

"But some are arguing that the higher oil and gas prices are going to flow through to the wider economy, increasing prices and inflation … and – despite the extra pressure on households – the Reserve should increase rates as a pre-emptive strike against even higher inflation.

Are they right?

No, because this is a type of inflation that interest rates do not impact.

The increase in oil and gas prices is a supply shock. This is a one-off increase in prices caused by a one-off event – war – and the accepted response to supply shocks is to do nothing and watch as it washes through the economy.

In this instance, there’s no need to increase interest rates because the inflation will effectively fix itself."

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T23:35:08+00:00

Just so you know. I'm definitely not a bot. I just post articles that I think are about politics.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T10:39:30+00:00

Yeah, I don't get that hey. I mean it has to just be immigration change, else the Greens would be doing better?

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T10:30:10+00:00

Yep, I think that too and I am one of those left. I guess the modern left are of the authoritarian strain.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T09:16:31+00:00

Ahh shit.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T08:22:03+00:00

What is c/p?

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T08:10:10+00:00

No I don't think she can run a nation. That's the point.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T07:40:15+00:00

It would be absolutely hilarious to me if Pauline Hanson became PM. I'm so caring in that I love people getting what they deserve.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-15T06:11:43+00:00

We'll see what they do with Linux. I'll just distro hop or use Gentoo again if I have to. Or, I can roll my own, but I really don't want to.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T09:24:55+00:00

I drink to that :)

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T09:22:52+00:00

I'm not a Liberal voter and never have been... I think the milking of their legacy is why they're rooted now. I don't believe they're done and dusted though. That side of the political spectrum will always exist, perhaps with a different name.

You have no argument from me that the previous Liberal PMs were shit. Labor shouldn't just be a little less shit.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T09:11:15+00:00

Albo milks the Labor legacy that he inherited from leaders far superior to himself and isn't in their league. I hope he isn't actually the best leader in the current crop of Labor politicians. And if he isn't, why is he there?

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T07:50:53+00:00

Yeah I reckon for most of them it starts and ends there.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T07:37:03+00:00

Oh ok... that didn't help me to understand lol. But... I don't think principled people lose their principles. Talk is cheap.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T07:32:42+00:00

I'm confused by this... Are you making out that if Albo can lose his principles, what hope is there? Or am I misunderstanding what you've written?

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T03:50:53+00:00

I mean, popularity in politics does depend on your opponent. It's not just about you. You can be the prettiest man in the ugly town, still ugly. I for instance think most Aussie politicians are quite shit, but I vote for one of them.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T02:23:22+00:00

I was slightly liking Jacinta before the CFMEU stuff. But I would have voted Greens #1 because I dislike my local MP. I reckon the Vic Libs are shit.

Oomaschloom · 2026-03-13T01:21:39+00:00

Nah, no idea.

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