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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This made me realise that the article is not about the quote or any sociology; it’s about politics and John Howard. I dislike articles like this just like the ones about Elon Musk. Political nonsense to get people riled up.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Think there's a greater relevance here. He's speaking to a newly formed political think tank that current members of our parliament are actively engaged with. It speaks to the underlying values that one of our major political parties is actively leaning into.