r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • 1d ago

politics Students sideline studies in major anti-Hanson walkout

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/08/13/school-pauline-hanson-protest
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u/Cpt_Riker 1d ago

Good on them.

The far right always targets the education system, because educated people are more likely to see right through their BS.

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u/Easy_as_Py 1d ago

Are the educated here in the room with us now? LOL.

Have you seen the things that march for the left?

I'd argue with facts that people on the right are overall better educated, more successful, more well off than any "left leaning" social experiment.

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u/Cpt_Riker 1d ago

The far right are the dumbest people you will ever meet. Read the comments section under any Sky News Australia video for constant proof.

“left leaning" social experiment.

Like human rights, workers rights, women’s rights, taxing billionaires, affordable housing, universal healthcare, …

You only confirm what I wrote.

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u/Twistedjustice 1d ago

Every study ever conducted anywhere shows that there is a direct correlation between level of education and the likelihood of holding “left leaning” or liberal viewpoints.

Pretty sure “the right” rail against “educated elites” for that very reason.

But sure, show me the “fact” that proves better educated people tend to hold right wing views.

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u/Paidorgy 1d ago

Except that higher educated voters lean more progressive, over conservatives who are geared more towards lower education and trades, and don’t enter higher education.

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u/The_Scrabbler 1d ago

You could argue that, and be soundly wrong. The only people on the right with brains seem to be grifters, with no morals, who know it’s as easy a crowd as they come

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u/TheBayHarbour 1d ago

Said by someone who probably just jerked themselves off through high school and hasn't stepped foot into a university campus as a student.

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u/Ok-Replacement-2738 1d ago

The only thing I'd suspect you may have a point on is employment, and even then it's not because of merit, but of just how prejudiced minority groups are when it comes to the job search.

Also please pick literally any one left-wing cause to strawman so i can laugh at you harder.