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Was travelling in Europe recently.

Ended up having a chart with a couple from Norway, someone from the United States, and some others.

The couple from Norway were absolutely phenomenal to listen to.

• Free university
• Free healthcare
• Described how he had his wisdom teeth removed and it cost him nothing
• His working hours were absolutely phenomenal and the amount of free time he had was a dream

In comparison, the young lady from the United States described how she was going to have a $350k student alone when she finishes studying. The table gasped in horror, and she justified it completely by saying it will be absolutely fine because she will easily earn six figures. Her life was over before it started, and we could all see it. She was absolutely defending it and thought it was totally fine.

However, the main part of this story is that the Norway couple looked at us, and he said directly, that Australia is the biggest crime, even more so than the American lady and her ridiculous university bill, because of the amount of minerals we have. In particular, that we don't charge any tax.

Surprised me that Europeans know this about us, and it's more than just embarrassing. Is the difference between the amazing lifestyle, and health benefits that the couple from Norway have, versus what we all face here.

We follow the United States lead, rather than the European lead. And it's all fixable so quickly, and so easily. This is not some deep-rooted societal problem, this is just a corruption problem.

I'd like to enquire about the miners paying $0 tax and our elected officials getting sweet, sweet jobs with them after they leave public service.

How long will that enquiry take?

Retroid Pocket 5

Contributors built Jimmy Swaggart Ministries into a business that made an estimated $142 million in 1986...

... Swaggart said publicly that his earnings were hurt in 1987 by the sex scandal.

Mawww.

This article is spot on.

Agree wholeheartedly.

I just read your other post, which was deleted. The one with the photos. Here is my response to that one:

I have to say, i thought this was a bot account. I then read your history.

My advice would be to delete the photo, so you're not leaving a personally identifiable trail online.

My short answer to your question, as I am low on time, is you are just fine. More than that, and must be feeling a bit low, to feel like asking.

My longer answer would revolve around self worth, not requiring other's approval, etc

I think you've got this. I hope you have a great time, with whatever is coming up!

I had a feeling a % of asset store sales was on the cards.

Still, good to see the engine is healthy and moving forward.

Agree. However, banning a party, who represents a huge portion of the country is just going to make things worse.

The party exists for probably only certain issues for most people. Not far right issues at all. However, they are also covering those base issues, and the other parties are not.

So, find these issues. Discuss them honestly. Find a solution.

So enough to buy a few burgers, and afford one weeks camping by then. Thanks Paul.

Banning thought never works. Find why people are upset. Analyse it. Find a solution.

Edit. Downvoted for the idea of analysis, and solutions. Awesome. Is this Reddit?

Exactly. This is a bandaid / plaster.

Deal with the real problem. Be honest about why people are upset. Let them actually speak their minds without judgement. Then, analyse it. Find solutions.

Banning a social movement of this scale is madness.

I was in Turkey last week. Beautiful country. Nice people. Felt like a total police state at the same time. This is little of a surprise.

The future is here.

That's awesome. Thank you

Amazing. Where did you get that from?!

That is one amazing game.

Immigrants. They are immigrants.

My goodness. Are you me?

Have you considered starting a business?

I own one. Multi skilled is helpful there.

I believe Australia has business visas. Where you have to start a business and you have X time to make Y money. I'm light on details, but it might be worth a look

I disagree. It's absolutely stunning.

NZ Lawyers rock'n 3diggery printed weapons to take down Big Boi Judges cartel style.

I dunno you know. This might be a risk. It could happen. It's theoretically possible. However, this one time, I'm siding with ye olde lawyers.