PointyReality
@PointyReality@lemmy.world
- Comment on The independents in the 2025 election, their electorate, and what they stand for 1 week ago:
Remember to do your research in the independent’s. Articles like this is a good introduction to them but obviously does not cover on all their views. Some of those other views can be wildly against what you want to see in other areas of our society.
- Comment on Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads 2 weeks ago:
The right snowflakes are striking everywhere.
- Comment on Where Misato like women exist when I was teen. 2 weeks ago:
I think understanding paves the way to forgiveness, you understanding the desperation of the circumstance that lead the person eating your child is in of itself forgiveness, you might hate them still but your understanding would cease any further hatred/action towards said party which in my mind is forgiveness albeit a small step.
You are correct though that society views these scenarios differently based on the gender of the offender. Safe to assume then the perception is heightened because as you state the fact that brutal physicality is more likely with male offenders. The fact that mens “culture” is one of high praise at having had sex in the first place regardless of the nature and circumstances of it also means that the instances of the reverse actually being reported or documented is low.
- Comment on Where Misato like women exist when I was teen. 2 weeks ago:
That’s an interesting point, is forgiveness a right when the situations are extreme? Similar to us understanding when people cannibalize others in extreme survival scenarios. The only thing I think separates the various scenarios as a morality vs blatantly illegal or wrong is the other parties consent and understanding of the overall situation.
- Comment on Australian comedian ditches US trip due to concern she could be denied entry over Trump jokes 2 weeks ago:
I think everyone should avoid visiting the US.
- Comment on ASX 200: Australian share market sheds $160bn on opening as US trade war gloom spreads across globe 3 weeks ago:
One would hope so but the disinfo is strong in their faces and they lack the critical thinking skills to discern the difference. Our only chance is the rest of us out numbering them.
- Comment on Australian dollar plunges as Elon Musk hopes for 'zero-tariff situation' 3 weeks ago:
I think its more likely and less hassle for us to just strengthen our ties with Japan, South Korea and China to be honest. Although I would very much like to see this eventuating in maybe a CANZUK trade increase and defence agreements.
Joining the EU to adapt the Euro I fear would have huge implications against our already existing trade partners and I don’t it would be a gain for the better.
Good thought though.
- Comment on Australia | Worse than Russia? Voters fear Trump’s America 3 weeks ago:
I always liked CANZUK, having t-ahirts printed with “US CANZUK our balls.”
- Comment on Dutton refuses to rule out ABC cuts and repeatedly declines meeting with chair Kim Williams, sources say 3 weeks ago:
I hope our mandatory boring means we are less likely to vote Dutton in. Hopefully whats happening? In the US is enough of the deterrent for those of us actually paying attention and not wanting that BS to rip through online our safety nets. Sure if someone wants to audit the government agency with forensic accountants by all means, but we don’t need the same BS that Elonia is pulling and we certainly don’t need to be repeating any of the backwards US policies they are enacting.
- Comment on Australia | Worse than Russia? Voters fear Trump’s America 3 weeks ago:
I for one feel like we need to shift away from the US. Cut our losses on the AUKUS and position more closely with Canada, UK and New Zealand. Most of our trade is Japan, South Korea and Chine so makes sense if we even move closer to them as well. I would not be fussed either way as long as it was away from the US.
- Comment on US tech companies joins winemakers, film studios and drug companies in urging Donald Trump to target Australia 3 weeks ago:
Do it, hopefully will make us look at markets elsewhere. GST helps to add additional funding for our states and territories in the form of grants which GST helps to add provides funding for. The only reason those companies will want it gone is so they can claw that money for themselves, so fuck them.
- Comment on US | Trump says ‘there are methods’ for seeking third term in White House 4 weeks ago:
Here you go enjoy:
- Comment on Zelenskiy says Russia has committed over 183,000 war crimes in Ukraine 4 weeks ago:
I was going that seems well short a number from Russia, I then realised they did mention “documented” warcrimes. There would be so many more that are undocumented.
- Comment on This bloke is doing good work. 4 weeks ago:
Only discovered this legend recently and subscribed immediately. Doing some good work to combat the BS that spews out of other media.
- Comment on Federal budget winners and losers (aka accidental Federal Budget Megathread) 4 weeks ago:
I am quite happy with that budget. As a low income worker with a student debt there is alot more in the budget then I expected. The tax reduction, elect rebate, student debt reduction.
That plus Labor’s future made in australia initiative has at least earned my initial interest for getting my vote when election comes close.
- Comment on Silent Hill f has been banned in Australia, and no one knows why 5 weeks ago:
They banned Rim World for a little bit as well, although not banned for now as there was some pushback. Be interesting to see if this games gets the same treatment after awhile.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Yeah a few but you are missing the deportation part which is the stark difference between the two administrations.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Did Biden deport anyone protesting this? If the answer is no then historically speaking protests while being allowed have always been a way to apply pressure for change. I won’t argue that they definitely could have done alot more but I won’t accept that both parties are same when at least one of them would have still allowed a way to potentially have changed their stance when the other just deports them because they are fascists.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Yeah for sure, I won’t deny that. My interest though in my initial comment was more intrigued about the voters themselves and their understanding on why they with held their vote. Not alot of self reflection being done tbh.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
How is my opinion dishonest, considering the current fascist regime is deporting people. Whereas under Biden there was still a chance to protest. Which one would you think then allowed an environment for further protest to then allow for possible change in how the US handled or currently handling the situation?
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Exactly, I am not saying the democratic party was great at it. My point is the protests were still allowed to happen though as in my mind arrests essentially still allowed protests to occur, deportations though are a different matter. You ask any proper activist about how many times they have been arrested for protesting, they typically wear it like a badge of honour. Deportation though is another matter. So I still stand firm that there would have been a greater chance for a better outcome under a Democratic administration.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Further protests and continued outcry, better to chance to have had a change in the stance under a democratic administration. Could you tell me under the current administration one if there is a good chance of being arrested or deported by simply protesting and voicing support for the Palestinians?
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Yes, because I stand firm in my belief that there was a better chance to have had a better outcome under a Democratic administration after applying more pressure then the current fascist one. Thank you for your time but it appears you are just going around in circles at this point with your view.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Versus the current situation. I still stand firm in my belief that there was a better chance to have had a better outcome for Palestine under the alternative administration then the current one who deports people for speaking out against it.
I am not separated by anything that is occurring in Palestine or the lack of humanity surrounding the issue, it’s a tragedy and one that is likely to repeat if we don’t understand what went wrong with people and how they interpreted not only the parties but the whole situation leading up to the election. One campaign was very authoritarian in their messaging and the other simply said no. Under which administration do you think there would have been a better chance to have had applied more pressure and possibly create a change in their stance towards this issue?
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
The fact you even thought to call both policies fascist is incredible to me.
One side at least attempted to apply pressure. Was it enough and more should have been done I will not argue with that. But no way in shape or form is the current option better when there was better chance of something happening under the other option given enough pressure.
Plenty of reason to understand these people better so that messaging can be refined for the future, if they choose to feel guilt over their action or inaction because of this then good. Because look at whats happening and if this was their sole reason for withholding or voting another way then yeah I say they need to feel guilt so they can learn themselves how to better use their power to create change.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Please point out in my comment where I said there cote would have flipped the election results, also please note you and others stated alot as evidence for these can be found that the majority just did not vote in protest because of this issue. But I won’t accept that there is zero that actually did vote for Trump for this issue that is mathematically improbable.
People write of the non-voters or the ones (I will accept that these are very small amount) as a non-issue to focus on. But for me even understanding all facets of why they did what they did in light of how it’s currently panning out is to me a better understanding to find out what really went/going on in relation to people and this issue within their decision making particularly because there was a chance it could have been remotely better then what is occurring right now.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Please point out where in my post I said that their vote would have even caused a flip in the election results, there was a group that withheld their vote in protest (not the ones that simply did not vote). So I will say there is no evidence I can produce that they voted for Trump, but the chance of none existing is not zero either. So yes I would like to talk to one of those voters or non-voters in protest to better understand why they initially thought a withholding of their vote in the first place when the worse option was clearly the other option should the election go one way in light of the current votes.
Understanding what went wrong at all levels, and those protesting and withholding their votes was part of that issue. So cannot and should not be ignored if we are to learn from this for the future.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
Please see the below excerpt from reddit:
“# CMV: Leftist Single Issue Voters are a massive problem for Democrats.
For context, I am a leftist, by American standards at least, and have seriously considered not voting in the upcoming election because of the Anti-Palestine stance taken by the Democrats. That said, I have realized how harmful of an idea that is for the future of our country and for progressive politics in general. The core issue with Single Issue Voters is that they will almost always either vote Republican or not vote at all, both of which hurt Democrats“
Also link to an article that shows there was in the very least uncommitted voters because of this. Yes, I will admit it does not mean they actually voted for Trump but their inaction caused the same result even if they did vote for Trump.
theguardian.com/…/uncommitted-campaign-democrats-…
So let allow me to correct my initial statement here for you, I would like to meet to talk to those who withheld their vote because they thought to make a statement about the genocide in Gaza in the light of the current Authoritarian administration.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
You falsely assume that I even considered these people having the overall numbers to even flip the election results, my comment is based on seeing how they feel about their decision now considering they were quite vocal about not voting for Kamala because she was a warhawk and therefore voted for a supposed “better”.
The rest of your point has nothing to do with the article nor my point. So please ensure keep to the topic on hand.
- Comment on Israel publicly announces genocidal intent 5 weeks ago:
May I ask what you wrote has to do with anything about the article or what I wrote?