Australia Maybe bringing back conscription is the only way to get sufficient dissent to stop the wars we choose to engage in. Another might be to bring back journalism to expose the reality or war. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Voting does not matter because regardless the outcome the people who have the power do not change. Elections have become a distraction. Elections do not make a democracy.

Australia

Albanese is Trumps little man in Australia. Not much difference in their intellectual capacity, and no difference in their lack of morality and ethics.

Australia When the trucks can no longer deliver food to the shops, don't worry, the government has a plan. Just as well we have intellectual giants like Albanese and Bowen taking care of business. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia How did we become so stupid. Or has it always been the case? #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia Our government does not have the talent nor courage to do what is needed. Corruption is costing a lot more than money. #auspol #democracy #freespeech cc #UKpol #USPol #Europe

Social Media Citizens are left with a growing sense of distrust and disillusionment, as the transparency and accountability that social media promised, remain elusive in the face of governmental secrecy and dishonesty. #auspol #democracy #freespeech cc #UKpol #USPol #Europe

Yet the Greens still want more of the same. Not on politician in Australia is advocating for change. Politicians are morons or liars; without exception. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia The government prefers war and does not represent Australian people. The PM can't resist shaking hands with the war monsters of the world. Corruption has no conscience. And we chant for more of the same. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Society An online presence suggests a high likelihood of being influenced by algorithms designed to maximize engagement, potentially shaping our preferences and opinions without our full awareness. This might limit the depth and authenticity of our interactions. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Cognitive Dissonance: It preys on the mental discomfort of holding two conflicting ideas. It's easier for people to accept a simple, comforting lie (e.g., "We are the good guys, so we couldn't have done this") than a complex, uncomfortable truth. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Media It's ironic that individuals who loudly proclaim their opposition to traditional mainstream media often find themselves repeating its narratives and propagating the very same information they claim to despise. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKpol #USpol

#Education #Society Academic brilliance. Put your head down, work hard, and follow the rules. And now look at what we have become. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKpol #Uspol

Australia It makes no difference who wins elections. Our governments have no obligations to people. Our governments work for the Oligarchs who want the lot. They will fail but at a huge cost. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia The only infrastructure, the infrastructure PM is building, are bridges of lies. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia In the past, we've had Prime Ministers who weren't popular, some seen as unfit for their role. None have been as weak, ambiguous and secretive as the current PM. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia Government by Commissioners and Committees, while the politicians feed their corruption and greed. The PM does not have a clue, worse is that he does not care. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia New puzzle to test your observation skills. Some people actually try and find a difference! #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Reality and illusion The selective memory of politicians and media, reinterpreting history to fit current agendas. Blurring reality and illusion with fake news, made up facts, and nonsensical theories, to make it difficult for any of us to discern the truth. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Just how many fucking #foundations So called #NFP businesses are exploiting our government public funding Source: ACNC share.google/c5lFxBJxyhaU...

Australia Governments spending is not the problem, where government spends the money is what matters. We see Australia following the US path to corruption. Where everything costs more, while quality and availability declines. We are going backwards. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Politicians Politicians words confuse rather than clarify, presenting conflicting positions to appeal to different audiences; no commitment to any clear outcomes. They influence language and thought through media spin, euphemisms, and manipulating narratives. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Politics and society The echo chambers of social media may be helping make things worse by giving power to the people who control the media. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKpol #USpol

Australia backed Trump and still does.

Elections We have several political parties, yet power remains concentrated among elites. Special interest groups exert a significant and far-reaching influence. Elections fail to offer real choices, as public opinion is manipulated through media and technology. #auspol #democracy #freespeech

Australia relies on the Persian Gulf for the import of refined oil products and urea. Where will farmers get their diesel and fertiliser from now. We do not have a right to know. The PM says "...the time for talking is over...". #auspol #democracy #freespeech www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2h4...

Australia A world energy crises, increasing food shortages adding to costs across the board. Billionaires and their politicians will not be affected, they will be immune. It is the rest of us who will suffer and pay for their greed and recklessness. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKpol #USpol

Politics and society Russia and China each sacrificed more than any other country defending against Germany and Japan in WW2. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKpol #USpol

Politics and society Orwell's 1984 themes of control, manipulation, the erosion of truth and the erosion of individual freedom, are very relevant today. Power of elites denies people freedom, and what is presented as truth is too often an illusion. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKpol #USpol

Australia

So we support the bombing of the Iranian people but will not offer them a safe haven. Why would any body be confused?

Australia The emerging energy crisis will provide oligarchs, who control our politicians, with more fuel to further erode our economic and human rights. #auspol #democracy #freespeech #UKPolitics #USPolitics

Australia Our governments make it a crime when people expose the truth, when people express an opinion, when people oppose government policies. When politicians lie, that is what should be a crime. #auspol #democracy #freespeech cc #Ukpol #Uspol #Canpol