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It depends, you don't have to reciprocate the tariffs, often countries do but not always. I think most countries will respond in a measured and calculated manner. Where Trump will lose is he has filled his government largely with yes people. Whereas a lot of other countries will have more...

His polls are fluctuating. For all the negative press, Trump has succeeded at cracking down on illegal immigration which is quite popular. Now, I disagree with the manner it has been done (i.e. the utter lack of compassion and due process) and dont think that it will quite solve America's...

It will be interesting to see if Australia can avoid the potential global recession coming. The US on the other hand, Id be surprised if it avoids a long and painful recession.

Been ages since Ive answered one of these, but an essay by default should have a single position/argument. What top tier essays do is give an overview of arguments counter to the one being argued and then disprove them. For example, "Some people claim X event wasnt significant to Y for these...

The ICC has also said the same of Hamas, so pot calling the kettle black. Read Sky News "Israel good, Palestine evil, errrr anti-semitism", you read the Guardian and its "Genocide against Gazans". From the centre, it's two questionable groups fighting one another with both failing to claim the...

It's a valid argument - why would you support people who hate you so much? It does not make sense at all to support a country/group of people who hate LGBT people. Also, genocide is a stretch - both sides are morally culpable in this particular war. It feels like Palestine is a popular left...

It's not the religions themselves but the way they are practiced that I object to - I think Islam and Christianity are wonderful religions. I object to how they are practiced.

It's interesting because right wing conservative Christians (esp in the United States) strong dislike fundamentalist/conservative Islam (the opposite is also true)- but really they are essentially the same thing and have a great deal in common with each other. Both discriminate against women...

Also on this, my animus isnt directed towards Islam specifically, I deplore religious fundamentalism and the intrusion of religion into public life. As much as I dislike how Islam is practiced in parts of the word, even moreso I despise how Christianity is practiced in the Southern United...

I will say I am sick of the constant "anti-semitism" articles I keep seeing in goodness knows how many right wing papers. Like, why is this a constant issue I keep hearing about in Australia? People have a right to protest against Israel without being racist, ditto for those doing the same...

I stand by my view, both Palestine and Israel are equally awful and neither side can claim the moral high ground. I feel bad for the people who live there and both sides have been screwed (I blame the British and French for starting this in WW1). But ultimately, unless both sides compromise...

Both sides are equally awful. I know it sounds heartless, but people killing each other in the Middle East isnt something I particularly care about, it's just another day in that part of the world. Comparison, not absolute. I didnt say Australia doesnt have those things, Im saying relative...

One thing Ill never understand is "Trans/LGBT people for Palestine". Like why on earth would you support a people who would literally kill you for being who you area (especially over a country that does support LGBT people). I just cant understand it (to be clear, I support neither Palestine...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-17/ramadan-and-fasting-during-naplan-tests/105052358. Christians don't complain about lent being during NAPLAN season. Even if they did, there should be no special treatment (given that NAPLAN is during Lent this year, Id say they arent getting any)...

Im not saying immigrants need to find themselves flannos, thongs and chuck some prawns on the barbie. At the same time though, I think its stupid to be complaining about how the NAPLAN shouldnt be on during Ramadan. Sorry, this is Australia, maybe give Ramadan a miss for your kids.

Couldnt agree more and a nice, no rage bait post either. Dont get me wrong, Im all for immigrants celebrating their culture and honestly, it's great having so many different cultures around. However, ultimately you have to fit in and be accepting of the countries values and institutions. I...

I think there needed to be a braver discussion about risk vs reward, safety vs freedom, short term vs long term with COVID. It was too reactionary trying to solve a short term problem without any regard to the long term. Unfortunately, we still haven't had a proper reflection on COVID which...

The problem as well is the way they are treated, like compared to corporate they are treated woefully. Comparing management styles where I work (corporate) vs my partner (an ICU Nurse), the management style in healthcare is 20-30 years behind modern best practice. Like, so many issues in the...