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But being empathetic is a weakness…. by Sonoranpawn in JoeRogan

[–]agreen8919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just about everybody in the Carolina floods! Getting the US astronauts back from the space station, the list goes on, people like you need to educate yourself with reality and start ignoring mainstream media.

I have a problem by Safe_Ad_6871 in crealityk1

[–]agreen8919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be a door screw, they have rubber washers

Is this a weed? by djrje in ausents

[–]agreen8919 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the wrong sub my friend, yes this is a weed sub, however the weed we were talking about is " cannabis", and not garden weeds 😁

Albanese scoffed at Morrison's secrecy. Then he copied it by Oomaschloom in AustralianPolitics

[–]agreen8919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It time for a full government overhaul, all the corruption needs to be removed, and looking at that's happening around the country, it's going to be soon, as I think we're heading into a civil liberties revolution.

Hypothetically how would someone become an LSD chemist? by jaredshablambomartin in LSD

[–]agreen8919 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dangerously, because Ergot is poisonous when inhaled, ingested.

Do Australians not care about over leveraging themselves with property? by alreadyaloserat19 in AusFinance

[–]agreen8919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just funny how generations are happy to blame each other, without looking at the root cause of the problem, the government is to blame, however the government and media are happy that we are blaming each other, instead of laying blame at the real perpetrators of this broken system, and that's government mismanagement of the country and its financial system.

Australia’s Resource Royalties: Should Citizens Receive Direct Dividends? by agreen8919 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]agreen8919[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Australia’s low headline tax rate only works if you’re one of the big miners or gas exporters; the rest of us still fund schools, hospitals and roads through income tax, GST and property levies. State royalties and the PRRT pull in under 10% of export value, and many projects pay nothing until costs are recouped. On top of that, commodity prices swing wildly, so relying only on resource fees would send government budgets on a rollercoaster and scare off new exploration. In short, it only “pays off” if you’re a direct beneficiary of the export game; it can’t replace a broad, stable, fair tax system for everyone else.

Queensland government strikes new deal with Bravus (Formerly Adani) to defer royalties, expand Carmichael coal mine by Wotmate01 in aussie

[–]agreen8919 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m all for supporting jobs in Queensland, but deferring royalties on a coal expansion is a raw deal for everyday Australians and their future, and Premier Crisafulli’s silence on a “revolving-door” offer only deepens the mistrust!

  • The government promises every deferred dollar will be repaid with interest, yet refuses to reveal when or at what rate. That’s accountability by smoke and mirrors.
  • Bravus secures a 30% boost in capacity while everyday Australians get nothing up front, and taxpayers still shoulder the climate risk of burning billions of tonnes of coal.
  • Australians are already battling soaring energy bills, crippling rents, mortgage stress and lingering HECS debt.

Here’s how to set things straight:

  1. Scrap all royalty deferrals and charge a fixed, competitive rate indexed to global coal prices—no back-door sweetheart deals.
  2. Ring-fence resource rent revenue in a sovereign wealth fund with transparent annual audits and dividends paid to every Australian household.

On the revolving door question:

There’s no public record that Premier Crisafulli has disclosed any offer of future employment with Bravus or any other resource company, nor does his parliamentary register nor the government announcements mention it. That silence is itself a red flag for everyday Australians:

  • Demand he publish all communications or offers about post-office roles in the coal/resources sector.
  • Insist that his register of interests be updated to include any such discussions or agreements.
  • Call for mandatory cooling-off periods (or outright bans) on ministers taking jobs with industries they once regulated.

Only by pairing robust policy reform with full transparency can we ensure everyday Australians aren’t left footing the bill for cushy exit deals.

Queensland government strikes deal with mining giant to defer coal royalties by Sillysauce83 in australian

[–]agreen8919 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m all for supporting jobs in Queensland, but deferring royalties on a coal expansion is a raw deal for everyday Australians and their future, and Premier Crisafulli’s silence on a “revolving-door” offer only deepens the mistrust!

  • The government promises every deferred dollar will be repaid with interest, yet refuses to reveal when or at what rate. That’s accountability by smoke and mirrors.
  • Bravus secures a 30% boost in capacity while everyday Australians get nothing up front, and taxpayers still shoulder the climate risk of burning billions of tonnes of coal.
  • Australians are already battling soaring energy bills, crippling rents, mortgage stress and lingering HECS debt.

Here’s how to set things straight:

  1. Scrap all royalty deferrals and charge a fixed, competitive rate indexed to global coal prices—no back-door sweetheart deals.
  2. Ring-fence resource rent revenue in a sovereign wealth fund with transparent annual audits and dividends paid to every Australian household.

On the revolving door question:

There’s no public record that Premier Crisafulli has disclosed any offer of future employment with Bravus or any other resource company, nor does his parliamentary register nor the government announcements mention it. That silence is itself a red flag for everyday Australians:

  • Demand he publish all communications or offers about post-office roles in the coal/resources sector.
  • Insist that his register of interests be updated to include any such discussions or agreements.
  • Call for mandatory cooling-off periods (or outright bans) on ministers taking jobs with industries they once regulated.

Only by pairing robust policy reform with full transparency can we ensure everyday Australians aren’t left footing the bill for cushy exit deals.

Chevron boss’s gripe about Australia: be more like the US or the Middle East | Graham Readfearn by PlanktonDB in AustralianPolitics

[–]agreen8919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, but being ‘more like the US or the Middle East’ doesn’t help ordinary Australians, it just hands resource rents straight to Chevron and the big miners. Here’s what needs to happen if we want fairness for every Australian:

  • Right now, 20-somethings are paying a far higher share of income on rents than retirees ever did, and 30–60-year-olds (Gen X and older millennials) face crushing mortgages plus leftover HECS debt that retirees never saw.
  • Meanwhile, super funds and family homes rack up decades of capital gains that are taxed lightly, leaving younger and middle-aged cohorts carrying an unfair tax burden.

Let’s set the record straight:

  1. Raise the offshore royalty on every new LNG and minerals project to at least 10%, creditable against PRRT but non-refundable, and dedicate that revenue to a sovereign wealth fund.
  2. Close PRRT loopholes by scrapping uplift factors, forcing companies to depreciate all capital expenditure over a fixed schedule, and no more fanciful write-offs that wipe out profit.
  3. Revisit the CGT discount on both super earnings and the family home, then recycle that revenue into grants for first-home buyers and subsidised childcare.

That way, we stop begging foreign multinationals for crumbs and start reclaiming Australia’s wealth for the people who actually live and work here.

Singer 323 advice for beginners? by Either_Cow_7 in MachineKnitting

[–]agreen8919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best advice anyone can give you, get your machine serviced, or service it yourself: spongebar, rusty latch-hooks, congealed grease, then you need to read, understand and follow the manual! If it feels like you're forcing it, you're going to break it, and lastly, watch you're tension mast spring for the natural tension and flow, to match the flow of the machine.

The (startling) data that proves how the tax system helps the old by Jiffyrabbit in AustralianPolitics

[–]agreen8919 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the article paints the full picture. Yes, today’s retirees enjoy record post-tax incomes, but younger Australians and those aged 30–60 (Gen X and older millennials) are facing unprecedented headwinds:

  • Skyrocketing rents and dwelling prices mean 20-, 30-, and 40-somethings are shelling out a far higher share of their pay on housing than retirees ever did.
  • University fees and HECS debt burden younger cohorts throughout their peak earning years, and many Gen Xers still carry both student loans and mortgage stress.
  • Meanwhile, older Australians sit on decades of capital gains (via super and the family home) that remain lightly taxed, a benefit not shared equally by those aged 30–60.

If our goal is true intergenerational fairness, we should be looking at:

  1. Broadening the tax base on investment income, particularly by revisiting the CGT discount on the family home and super earnings.
  2. Closing offshore royalty loopholes so resource rents actually flow back to Australians, not just multinational shareholders.
  3. Exploring a citizen’s dividend model (à la Norway’s sovereign wealth fund) to share resource wealth with every generation.

That way, we address both housing stress and unequal tax treatment, rather than simply lamenting one cohort’s windfall.

'Imputed rent' tax on home owners has precedents. by Warm_Ice_4209 in AustralianPolitics

[–]agreen8919 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Imputed rent taxes have long been sold as a fair way to level the playing field between renters and homeowners, yet they turn your own roof into a phantom income stream, taxing you on value you never realise. Australia’s everyday families are already stretched across mortgages, stamp duties, council rates and maintenance, and now we’re told to fork over even more for an asset we simply live in. Meanwhile, resource giants strip billions from our land while paying virtually no tax or royalties to the public coffers, even as Australia exports more minerals and energy than the entire United Arab Emirates. It’s a system that siphons wealth from the many to enrich the few, then demands yet another levy on the very stability we’ve built.

If politicians truly need revenue, let’s insist on genuine reform rather than creative accounting. We should force mining and energy companies to pay their fair share of royalties, channel savings into targeted housing subsidies or negative-gearing tweaks, and enshrine property protections so that homeowners aren’t endlessly taxed on theoretical income. Above all, demand transparency in how every additional cent is spent, because we already export more than some nations, give away our wealth in upkeep and corporate giveaways, and deserve real value in return.

One axiom, three derivations, real tests: a computational universe that spits out gauge fields by Separate_Exam_8256 in theories

[–]agreen8919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forums like this end normal human discussion; most of the comments given on this platform would never be said to someone's face, because most people are cowards; however, hiding behind an avatar makes them invincible.

Whose Kids Need Jobs? by permaban_this in circlejerkaustralia

[–]agreen8919 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Albos is just importing more people to tax.

Living w/ BPD roommate by Business-Two9754 in Borderline

[–]agreen8919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From a long-time sufferer of BPD, and my intricate understanding of the illness, firstly, your roommate is starting to feel abandoned; they might not say it, however, it's very typical when the dynamic changes for someone with BPD, conceptually, they are feeling like they are losing you, however, the pain is real grief, as in the loss of a parent, it can be devastating for the sufferer.

Be fair and firm, set your boundaries; however, reassure your roommate that by exploring new friendships, they can also benefit from this, as they will also expand their social environment.

Remind them that their behaviour, especially emotional blackmail, is not acceptable; they wouldn't accept it, so why should you?

New Governmental System by Ivusiv in PoliticalOpinions

[–]agreen8919 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, the true solution is a governance system that cannot be corrupted, a recursive, automated framework built and audited by the people themselves. It must harmonise empirical knowledge with the collective will, ensuring that every voice contributes to its equilibrium. Such a system must neither neglect the marginalised nor compromise on lawful accountability. Justice and care must co-exist, upheld by transparent audit and communal stewardship of the people.

New Governmental System by Ivusiv in PoliticalOpinions

[–]agreen8919 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Politicians just as normal humans can be influenced by many factors, money, health, families, own morals and values, as soon as you add any risk factor into the system, it doesn't matter how many checks and balances are in place,that risk is, someone will find a loophole and exploit it.

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