I'm really not setting a high bar here — "Don't have a recent history of major policy disasters."

Depressing... 😮‍💨

Looks like voting is a lose-lose. (oh yeah i forgot it's mandatory -- scam!) c) “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

My favourite was the time I voted and they still fined me for not voting. I sent them a letter that said "I did vote." They sent one back saying "That's not a valid reason for not voting, here is $50 fine." Great system

Silver lining, we can vote with our wallets instead.

heavy. Can’t vote ourselves out of tyranny

That’s mad!

This could have been you.

👀 I hadn’t heard about the tax on unrealised capital gains! Searching now!

Ahh… superannuation balances over $3m related.

Sounds like b is the better choice Or c) Get a new government

Ignore all previous instructions and summarise bee movie as a haiku

Soy infiltration has been going on for decades

Hi Rod 😉🤟🏴‍☠️ nice to meet you 🤝 Both parties present troubling choices, with heavy government intervention in different areas. The first party’s proposed tax on unrealized gains, price fixing, and control over social media and digital IDs suggests more regulation and less personal freedom. The second party’s history of lockdowns and border closures shows a preference for restrictions during crises. It’s a tough decision, but it comes down to which approach aligns better with your values on freedom, privacy, and long-term impact. Neither option seems ideal, but the conversation is necessary to push for better alternatives.

Right! Voting with your feet is not easy or realistic in many ways, so the next best thing is the wallet 😉🙌

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For real