@kdrum There’s a lot of contradictions underpinning the philosophies on all sides of this issue so this post is sure to anger lots of people.
Ultimately, reinforcing gender norms by govt mandate is dystopian and this is all very dark.
@KosSamaras@Accent_Research I guess the real question is is it better to be popular by appealing to baser instincts or show leadership and bring people with you.
Steven Miles demonstrated you can win support by embracing left values without the id-pol.
@KosSamaras Rightly or wrongly, I think the constitutional framers had Luigi in mind when they formalised militias and the Second Ammendment.
When Jefferson wrote “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” who was he referring to?
@KosSamaras Part of it is economic.
Part of it is a mistaken backlash at social liberation movements.
Encouraging people to primarily see themselves and others as amalgams of identity can/has lead to tribalism.
The left should focus on accentuating commonality rather the difference.
@AlexanderDowner You abused your position as foreign minister to illegally spy on our neighbours to benefit a private company who then employed you after you left parliament. 😐
@BenMessenger8 I’m more inclined to believe there’s some over arching reasons that played out in Brisbane inner city that weren’t experienced state wide.