OT: Current Affairs and Politics

[Poupou Escobar]

Yes, but opinion pieces by random journos don't define voters on any side.

Well I disagree. If journalists want to keep getting paid they need to tell their readers what they want to hear.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

If only the Indigenous had someone as influential who could use her swing vote in the senate to force change. To speak so passionately that people actually listen. Sadly many think she's a nutcase, but she wears her heart on her sleeve and is single minded.

You could be talking about Lydia Thorpe.

 

[bazza]

An actual study on helping not a voice ‍

There was a convention in 2017 to discuss the issues and possible solutions. How many studies do you want?

Coming from all points of the southern sky, over 250 Delegates gathered at the 2017 First Nations National Constitutional Convention and today made a historic statement from the heart in hopes of improving the lives of future generations.

The conversation at Uluru built on six months of discussions held around the country where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples considered five options presented in the Referendum Council’s discussion paper.

When asked what constitutional recognition means to them, First Nations peoples told the Council they don’t want recognition if it means a simple acknowledgement, but rather constitutional reform that makes a real difference in their communities.

Uluru - National Convention | Referendum Council

www.referendumcouncil.org.au

 

[Gronk]

You could be talking about Lydia Thorpe.

Well ...

 

[hindy111]

You know nothing about the plight of Serbs in Kosovo so stop comparing. Shit like what’s happening in Palestine is a daily occurrence there. This in your face violence DOES NOT happen to Aboriginal people in Australia.

Again you are virtue signalling from the mean streets of the Eastern Suburbs.

Maybe we should compare kids from Double bay and their opportunities compared to the kids from Mt druit. I doubt it is the same regardless of race.

 

[Gronk]

Maybe we should compare kids from Double bay and their opportunities compared to the kids from Mt druit. I doubt it is the same regardless of race.

Is the powerful millionaire trolling me from his trendy inner west suburb ?

 

[Gronk]

 

[JokerEel]

There was a convention in 2017 to discuss the issues and possible solutions. How many studies do you want?

Coming from all points of the southern sky, over 250 Delegates gathered at the 2017 First Nations National Constitutional Convention and today made a historic statement from the heart in hopes of improving the lives of future generations.

The conversation at Uluru built on six months of discussions held around the country where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples considered five options presented in the Referendum Council’s discussion paper.

When asked what constitutional recognition means to them, First Nations peoples told the Council they don’t want recognition if it means a simple acknowledgement, but rather constitutional reform that makes a real difference in their communities.

Uluru - National Convention | Referendum Council

www.referendumcouncil.org.au

Well basically that last line but in more detail..

Not a pat ourselves on the back as we have made change but haven't helped anyone's lives...

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

A local Koori centre responds.

I felt I had to go in and see how everyone was.

They were very welcoming and invited me to the mens group recovery meeting, but I won’t be here.

Those assembled on this hallowed digital turf, left or right or in between.

I call on thee to reach out to your own and get involved properly.

Because it’s important and fun.

 

[the phantom menace]

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Yes, Dutton with the classic flip-flop... ingenuinely promise a populist "middle ground" position and then whoosh - it's gone, and LNP back to their usual hard right nonsense.

No one saw that coming from a mile off

 

[the phantom menace]

Another giggle today...

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Tonight I will be holding a small on-line ceremony here on this thread for the yes voters at 7pm.

It will be apolitical and not denigrate anyone.

I will post up a poem about the event.

After which, I will go off line on LU for 10 minutes to pay respects

 

[Gronk]

Welcome to Hazzard County. A little corner of the world where everyone knows everyone else...... and people are never too busy to stop and say howdy. Shoot, some folks even say this is where the apple pie was invented.

Yep, basically everything down here moves a little bit slower...

Now lately the rowdy redneck teenagers are pretty much sick of being told what to do.

So they be reckonin' they'll soon move into the garage. They still want pocket money, Ma to bring them their dinner and Pa defend them when shit gets nasty, just don't be tellin' us what to do when you come visitin !

 

[hindy111]

Is the powerful millionaire trolling me from his trendy inner west suburb ?

I'm just saying that there is heaps of kids with and without advantages. It just isn't Aboriginals.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I'm just saying that there is heaps of kids with and without advantages. It just isn't Aboriginals.

That’s true.

I think it’s ok to consider and care about all kids regardless of any distinguishing characteristic.

Much like condemning the attacks on both the Israeli and Palestinian civilians.

 

[Gronk]

I'm just saying that there is heaps of kids with and without advantages. It just isn't Aboriginals.

Well if child mortality rate of kids in Mount Druitt was double that of kids in Double Bay, there would be riots in the streets. It's not.

But the death rate of indigenous kids before age 5 is double the rate of ours. Acceptable ? Never.

Closing the Gap | Closing The Gap

ctgreport.niaa.gov.au

 

[Iamback]

I'm just saying that there is heaps of kids with and without advantages. It just isn't Aboriginals.

Correct, If you look at the data of say Outback QLD or NT compared to the capitals.

The rates are alarming in most categories

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Well if child mortality rate of kids in Mount Druitt was double that of kids in Double Bay, there would be riots in the streets. It's not.

But the death rate of indigenous kids before age 5 is double the rate of ours. Acceptable ? Never.

Closing the Gap | Closing The Gap

ctgreport.niaa.gov.au

Any high child mortality needs to be addressed.

The child mortality rate in Gaza is very high atm.

 

[Iamback]

https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/labor-grilled-over-400-million-divisive-debacle/news-story/301f8b68a7de51022d3ee2cd91e5e74a

I would have rather the government have spent that money on studies how we can better the first nations people...

Firstly by getting the word out their what the issue is. Dig deep not they need better education.
Why don't they have that now what could be done to get better education for first nations people.

For starters $400m is some good bonus' to get doctors or teachers to move in these areas. Not sure how you fix employment

 

[JokerEel]

Well if child mortality rate of kids in Mount Druitt was double that of kids in Double Bay, there would be riots in the streets. It's not.

But the death rate of indigenous kids before age 5 is double the rate of ours. Acceptable ? Never.

Closing the Gap | Closing The Gap

ctgreport.niaa.gov.au

This should be addressed this is what should have been the headline I stead of a referendum..

It's funny how all we are hearing now from upset people from the city the referendum got turned down..

Can't TV cameras work out where we actually need to see the people effected?