Nick and Lottie evaluate different arguments about identity politics going on within Left/progressive/environmental movements. We do this drawing on the following articles that Nick has written for our blog progressivepostings.wordpress.com:
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We’re joined by our friend Lottie to break down the Australian federal election, going from major parties to minors to micro-parties to Independents. More specifically, we discuss Labor failing to challenge the Liberal party’s trickle-down economics, positive changes from the Greens regarding an increased focus on addressing cost of living issues and Indigenous representation, how the Teal Independents stack up on climate change and other issues, differences between the socialist parties, the Animal Justice Party and human social justice issues, plus compulsory voting and spanking.
Lottie has looked into some of the minor and micro-parties and will be voting as follows:
Lower House
Lottie is still working out her top 4 but it will be between: Leah Horsfall – Animal Justice Party, Emma Black – Vic Socialists, Sue Bolton – Socialist Alliance and Sarah Jefford – Greens.
5. Peter Khalil (Labor) 6. Tom Wright (Liberals) 7. Sam Sergi (Australian Federation) 8. Irene Zivkovic (United Australia) 9. Jill Tindal (One Nation).
(Vic Socialists, Socialist Alliance and Greens all agree with numbering 5-9).
Senate
Lottie is still working out her top 4 but it will be between: Animal Justice Party, Victorian Socialists, Socialist Alliance and Greens.
5. Reason 6. Australian Progressives 7. Fusion: Science, Pirate, Secualr, Climate Emergency (?) 8. Australian Democrats (?) 9. Labor 10. Sustainable Australia (?) 11. Legalise Cannabis Australia 12. LNP.
Greens how to vote: Vic Socialists, AJP, Legalise Cannabis, Reason, Labor.
Websites comparing parties and candidates on climate change and other issues:
Vote Climate One. Vote Climate One how to vote: AJP, Australian Democrats, Australian Greens, Australian Progressives, Fusion: Science, Pirate, Secular, Climate Emergency, Reason, Socialist Alliance, Sustainable Australia, Victorian Socialists.
Tonight the NSW parliament was just 2 votes away from passing long term funding for disability advocacy services until the @animaljusticeAU folded & voted with Lib govt. Wtaf? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
Idk what they offered you but nothing is worth the suffering y’all have locked in. #nswpol
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Image based on page 4 of the Wynes and Nicholas article linked to below.
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Adam recommends the website https://drawdown.org/ over count-us-in.org for websites measuring the impact of different individual actions of the climate.
Nick recommends the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber – available as a print book and audio book.
Some more #FindsFromTheStreet – we've managed to get some good stuff given away by neighbours including outdoor storage (dog not included 😜), a doggie door draft stopper, glasses and an unused note pad. Good way to reduce environmental impact and save $$$ pic.twitter.com/v1yDJsWVEu
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We look beyond individual ethics to explore the role of various positions in society and how these different positions shape the worldview of those who hold them. We mainly focus on the role of landlords, or as they are now known in Victoria, “rental providers”. We also cover the roles of the police, military and the employing class.
We finish the show by discussing our recent trip to Queensland and Trump supporters, cancel culture, Monopoly and the catchphrase for the pandemic.
No, Dr Seuss and Mr Potato Head haven't been 'cancelled'. Here's the difference | Akin Olla 'As is usual with outrage over cancel culture, the discussion is devoid of facts, and aimed at a phantom leftwing mob that mainly exists in conservatives’ minds'. https://t.co/RXuXL9NlVG
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