They both end up with the same result. There's no point splitting hairs over this, Howard boosted immigration, not because he gave a **** about helping who came in, but because if enough of those people came in it would boost GDP. That's Neo-liberal economics in a nutshell.
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You don't think that all the migrants Howard let in would have been grateful to him ?
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Possibly, but at least they would've boosted gdp instead living off our collective and unwilling largesse.
Neo-liberalism doesn't make any distinction in who gets let in - that's the whole point. People are just more numbers. If you have a look how GDP is calculated to perpetuate the 'growth narrative' the modern world is obsessed with you will quickly realize that it doesn't matter who you let in, they all boost GDP.
But apparently letting the 'wrong' people in is just a 'leftist' problem.
That also boosts GDP. I think you're confusing GDP with productivity.
Islam has to be stopped.......Strong action is needed.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/islamic-state-calls-war-west-holy-month-ramadan-143833648.html
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/islamic-state-calls-war-west-holy-month-ramadan-143833648.html
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Got your wish n0oco...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/27/...t&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0
All we need now is for a few more to 'firm-up' and get with the pointy white head gear and every thing'll be on the up, hey Cobber??
And this week the Yanks do a $110 Billion worth of Arms deals with the Cheif Wahabist Head Choppers... Nothing like stitching your Philipino maid you just raped for some Capitally punished mis-demeaned. No mixed messages there....
A little bit of 'hate to beget hate' mate...
Got your wish n0oco...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/27/...t&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0
All we need now is for a few more to 'firm-up' and get with the pointy white head gear and every thing'll be on the up, hey Cobber??
And this week the Yanks do a $110 Billion worth of Arms deals with the Cheif Wahabist Head Choppers... Nothing like stitching your Philipino maid you just raped for some Capitally punished mis-demeaned. No mixed messages there....
A little bit of 'hate to beget hate' mate...
Can anyone believe the head of ASIO claims there is no connection between refugees and terrorism.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/blogs/a...d/news-story/bd29bdcb1870c49359288186e1a40e7e
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Head of ASIO making these claims. He should be sacked.
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Interesting interview on Iraq under Saddam.
Being a brutal that he was, he actually kept the social safety nets for the Iraqis all the way until the country was liberated, safety nets down the tube with all oil and whatever industry is left all privatised
Being a brutal that he was, he actually kept the social safety nets for the Iraqis all the way until the country was liberated, safety nets down the tube with all oil and whatever industry is left all privatised
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Fair point if we are talking gross GDP, but while immigrants relying on welfare might boost GDP, it can't boost GDP *per capita*. Productive people prepared o put their nose to the grindstone will at least maintain this measure and potentially increase it.
Re your last sentence, it is not apparent, but rather obvious, as per the respective immigration policies.
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Your post is extremely biased if you are suggesting that the majority of immigrants coming here under Liberal government were all industrious and hardworking, while those coming under Labor were bludgers.
There is a spectrum in all cases.
Alan Jones hits the nail on the head with Islamic terrorists in Australia.....He says they have to rooted out and dealt with accordingly.
https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/vid...s-rips-muslim-leaders-to-shreds/?cmp=st#page1
https://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/vid...s-rips-muslim-leaders-to-shreds/?cmp=st#page1
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That pretty much sums up the intent over the long term, no bias whatsoever, just look at their respective policies on a practical basis.
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Marxists trying to brianwash the people:
ASIO chief Duncan Lewis who told a Senate hearing last week had no evidence to suggest any connection between refugees and terrorism.
An Australian doctors lobby group has dismissed the 'inherent links' between Islam and terrorism.
I'm not buying it.
ASIO chief Duncan Lewis who told a Senate hearing last week had no evidence to suggest any connection between refugees and terrorism.
An Australian doctors lobby group has dismissed the 'inherent links' between Islam and terrorism.
I'm not buying it.
And some 94.25% don't buy it either.......They must think we are fools.
https://www.votocrat.com/susane.lis...ees-and-terrorism-duncan-lewis-agree-disagree
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One really has to read the comments under the poll on that thread to appreciate the reality disconnect that exists in our community. Very sobering stuff.
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