notgold

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[–] notgold@aussie.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I agree, vast influxes of people can be detrimental for a time including putting a strain on housing. I also agree immigrants are being used to score polical points. Immigrants are not the cause of the house crisis, bad policy has brought us to this point.

The issues you have spoken about are not caused by immigration, sure immigration can put pressure issue or even make it worse but we should look at fixing the underlying issue rather than blaming people who weren't even in the country when the problem was created.

We can fix the system.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

Also, yes I agree there birthrate is higher in some parts of the world, particularly sub-Saharan Africa which has a large Muslim population. The number is dropping rapidly though.

If you are truly interested in the rates, look up Hans Rosling and his talks about the changes in childbirth rates, mortality, etc. He passed away several years ago but his research is still valid and is a great indication of which direction the planet is moving. Spoiler: life is improving on most metrics for everyone on the planet.

Stay positive my dude.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I was born here but my ancestory is not. My family sides have been here post boer and korean wars. While 1 side spoke English before arriving, the other side had no English but still contributed to society in a meaningful way. By your logic, I'm one of these new wave immigrant children but I bet if you came to my pub you couldn't pick me out.

People migrate to Australia to give their kids a chance of a better future. This isn't people taking advantage of anything. These are families using services not different to any other resident. We all get childcare, healthcare, education, police, fire, etc, because generations before us decided it was the right thing for all Australians.

The sadest part is the longer a family resides in this country, the lazier each generation tends to get. Safety nets are a blessing and a curse.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (14 children)

Nowhere is really having that many kids. The planet is already at peak child and population worldwide will decline in the coming years.

Most home grown Aussies are the children or grandchildren of immigrants. This country is born of immigration. Fuck GDP figures and just sing the national anthem to yourself.

For those who've come across the seas, WE'VE BOUNDLESS PLAINS TO SHARE. With courage let us all combine to Advance Australia fair.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I copped a few dints

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Idealic lifestyle on the beach; fishing, swimming, spending time with family. Fuck joining the rat race.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 3 points 1 month ago

I'm same boat and just want to say please come back. Dont leave your kids to the mercy of Microsoft Apple Google. Their learnings from your trials will help them grow. Be a dad, be a dad that helps your kids push past corporate ownership.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Yeah i have notifications silenced as they are a stupid distraction.

I have a tablet for work that I rarely use so I leave it for the kids to play on. Everytime i look at it there is hundreds of notifications from games they play. How are the kids meant to get anything done if they keep getting interrupted.

[–] notgold@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Why did you disconnect? Because of location or work or what?

[–] notgold@aussie.zone -3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Greens don't do shit. Vic socialists are your friends. They care about the person and the worker.

Don't be friends with the boss

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