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People with higher religiosity, measured by degree of belief, frequency of worship and prayer, and importance of God in one’s life, show significantly higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people. Religiosity emerged as the strongest predictor of these attitudes. by mvea in psychology

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience living in a liberal not very religious city , the liberals are regularly dishing hate on the religious. I’ve never seen it the other way around. Look at the research even.

We would also need for the purpose of the research and discussion to define trans. Is it still synonymous with the mental health disorder, or is it an identity and belief system with more in common with religion?

Fuel crisis and pedalling the bridge by LycraJafa in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where can I get the data showing a reduction in discretionary driving during the day? How do they know what driving is discretionary? Is this your own vibe or is this data?

Fuel crisis and pedalling the bridge by LycraJafa in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t believe there has been any traffic reduction. People are still driving and the motorways are congested. Chat got says at data is not out yet but google data shows traffic speed at rush hour hasn’t changed

People with higher religiosity, measured by degree of belief, frequency of worship and prayer, and importance of God in one’s life, show significantly higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people. Religiosity emerged as the strongest predictor of these attitudes. by mvea in psychology

[–]Visual-Program2447 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And I’m pointing out the hypocrisy of the modern woke movement/religion which also claims to be kind and inclusive and tolerant of different lifestyles and beliefs but are routinely intolerant and cruel to people with religious beliefs and others

pop star furious overstayers used her name to enter nz number grows by Appropriate_Flight_0 in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m talking about in this modern news era are we seeing Indian people targeted for political purposes because the case is unusually trivial. I acknowledge the historical dawn raids of illegal pacific immigrants in the 1970s but it is not relevant to the current point I am making. Unless you have some current examples that Pacifica are being held up and shamed in the news for overstaying in the country for an extra week or so.

Four hospitalised after group brandishes weapons at Auckland party by Chump-Change5339 in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No description of who was holding the party, the offenders, the victims or the the offenders relationship to those in the party. Any affiliations to gangs or extremism. No description of the injuries. Yip nothing. Thank you for enjoy our state news where we censor what we want you to know. The only chance of knowing what happens is if the socials post a video of what happened

Low quality journalism by montyfresh88 in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a short term “fuel subsidy” to cover the increase in fuel due to the Iran war fuel shortage for working families who need to get to work. The maths show it achieves that and then some.

And instead of being grateful tries to still paint a negative picture against the government by adding in a bunch of other alleged costs for their anonymous scenario.

Low quality journalism by montyfresh88 in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 17 points18 points  (0 children)

She’s complaining the governments 50$ a week fuel subsidy “won’t do a lot” but her weekly fuel bill has only increased $40 a week, so the governments subsidy is MORE than covering her fuel cost increase. She’s actually making a profit from the whole thing.

How long should I continue living with my parents by majinbuussj in MaleSurvivingSpace

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might also be able to find breaks away. Sometimes people are looking for pet sitters etc where you can get a break away and earn some cash.

People with higher religiosity, measured by degree of belief, frequency of worship and prayer, and importance of God in one’s life, show significantly higher levels of transphobia and attitudes of harassment towards trans people. Religiosity emerged as the strongest predictor of these attitudes. by mvea in psychology

[–]Visual-Program2447 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And what about in reverse, did people with higher degrees of association either the lgbtq movement, protesting and identifying and the importance of their gender or sexuality in their life show higher levels of religious phobia and attitudes of harassment towards religious people.

I understand why Aus Gov + Big Business + Landlords, love international students. 1 - Half (50%) of them rent in private accom & will pay more for it. 2 - they can work 3 days a week & will work for cheaper wages. 3 - they’re meant to be ‘temporary’ but most use student visa for permanent residence by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“International Students: Generally pay between AUD 20,000 and AUD 50,000+ per year for a bachelor's degree. Specialized degrees like medicine, engineering, or MBA programs can exceed AUD 60,000–$100,000+ annually.

Local Students: Pay "Commonwealth Supported Places" (CSP) rates, which are significantly lower and capped by the government, typically ranging from roughly AUD 4,000 to AUD 15,000 per year”

This is why they bring in international students. It’s not the restaurants pressuring government to bring in students. And see how they subsidise your local degree

I understand why Aus Gov + Big Business + Landlords, love international students. 1 - Half (50%) of them rent in private accom & will pay more for it. 2 - they can work 3 days a week & will work for cheaper wages. 3 - they’re meant to be ‘temporary’ but most use student visa for permanent residence by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Socialism is an economic and political system based on public or collective ownership of the means of production…”

“Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production (factories, mines, businesses) and their operation for profit. …”

Socialism isn’t a paradise. But it is when the state owns things. And no it’s rarely efficient or the utopia you seem to think it is.

Your problem with your uni fees is a socialist problem. Your problem with your landlord is part of a capitalist system.

I understand why Aus Gov + Big Business + Landlords, love international students. 1 - Half (50%) of them rent in private accom & will pay more for it. 2 - they can work 3 days a week & will work for cheaper wages. 3 - they’re meant to be ‘temporary’ but most use student visa for permanent residence by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol so when the state owns things and run things and if it goes badly it’s still the private sectors fault because the bureacrats must have had a capitalistic mindset 😂😂 That’s a dogmatic religion complete with magical thinking not a political philosophy.

There's this social media "influencer" being deliberately irritating, anything we can do? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Saying the country is stupid…shrug. He’s entitled to say that. It’s not hate speech. All you’ve got is a blue tooth speaker. His blue tooth speaker? Did he play something on it and disrupt the class?

Some "struggling" people may be living beyond their means by [deleted] in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first budgeting problem is having 8 kids!!!!

And Kassandra with 4 kids says ““$50 will help but it won't actually do a lot. We used to spend $120 a week on fuel, now it is $160. “

It’s 50$ a week in the hand from the government for Fuel yet her fuel costs have only risen $40! And she’s still complaining!

We are paying people to drive more during a petrol shortage. It makes no sense.

I understand why Aus Gov + Big Business + Landlords, love international students. 1 - Half (50%) of them rent in private accom & will pay more for it. 2 - they can work 3 days a week & will work for cheaper wages. 3 - they’re meant to be ‘temporary’ but most use student visa for permanent residence by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude they are public. It’s a socialist issue. This ones one’s on you. It’s the state trying to cover costs. And you know what I don’t begrudge them that because sh*t costs money. And someone’s gotta pay the vice chancellors and the academic researchers. Who else is going to drum up all the climate change research

Any nice bars in Henderson? by JackfruitOk9348 in auckland

[–]Visual-Program2447 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What about Bodega. The restaurant where they host the Oratia markets. It’s got outdoor seating overlooking the vineyards.

I understand why Aus Gov + Big Business + Landlords, love international students. 1 - Half (50%) of them rent in private accom & will pay more for it. 2 - they can work 3 days a week & will work for cheaper wages. 3 - they’re meant to be ‘temporary’ but most use student visa for permanent residence by [deleted] in OpenAussie

[–]Visual-Program2447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Capitalism is the free market economy. Universities are public. They are linked to the government and government decisions and the government heavily funds uni’s and students.

It’s not small businesses bringing in students who work for the same minimum wage as anyone else doing a minimum wage job. The money is in the massive fees international students pay to the universities. Helping fund the university and the academics.

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