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Ahh Australia, the cultural and intellectual asshole of the world. A nation of jet skis and burnt meat. Apathy is the default position and thinking about stuff is too bloody hard mate. Ave’ a beeeeer! We’ll just do whatever we’re told because ... because ... ahh Christ I can’t even be bothered thinking about why. Just shut up and take the bloody jab mate. If ya don’t love it - leave!

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Reading Phil Shannon = utter delight at his turn of phrase, head nodding at hitting the nail on the head and abject terror as he shines a light on banal evils. Many thanks, once again.

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Jan 12, 2023·edited Jan 12, 2023Liked by Phil Shannon

Lucky that Russia invaded Ukraine so they can be blamed for the inflation. 97% does seem bloody high.

How many would not have bothered but for the threat of job loss ?

I keep hearing the tune from Hamilton in my head when King George sings “what comes next”

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Jan 12, 2023Liked by Phil Shannon

Loved it Phil!! Awesome!! Thank you so much. An Aussie delight!!😊

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Well, that was a depressing read. I would be very interested to see polling with more detailed demographics, especially rural vs urban location. Since moving to a rural area, I've encountered a lot more people who are sceptical of the narrative, even if they're not terribly well-informed. The percentage of people still wearing a mask is far smaller in the small town that I live near, slightly larger in Bundaberg (population roughly 50 000) and considerably higher in Brisbane, particularly the inner city.

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