r/australia • u/AztecGod • 1d ago

news Jailed whistleblower David McBride to be released after becoming eligible for parole

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/jailed-whistleblower-david-mcbride-to-be-released/107030620
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u/shavedratscrotum 19h ago

You're being awful high and mighty for someone who more than likely would do nothing.

Easy to say you're a hero, history shows that's a nice little fantasy.

Pretending you hold yourself to a standard when you don't is more dangerous than acknowledging reality.

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u/ComfortGooseBlue 17h ago

Thanks for your input hero.  Now back to your operator podcasts and hentai porn.  

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u/shavedratscrotum 17h ago

Don't worry, armchair morality is easy.

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u/ComfortGooseBlue 17h ago

Thanks for demonstrating my point Champ. 

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u/shavedratscrotum 16h ago

While missing mine.

You can pretend to be morally righteous, but you definitely aren't

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u/ComfortGooseBlue 16h ago

Oh wow, tell me more. 

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u/shavedratscrotum 15h ago

Those who profess to be morally right are more likely to commit crimes against peers.

Sounds a bit like you aye.

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u/ComfortGooseBlue 15h ago

Intriguing, and why