It’s abysmal to see anyone on the ‘left’ espousing attitudes like that at all. Hasn’t the trickle-down, personal responsibility bullshit that supports a predatory financial system always been a right-wing position? So what’s happening?

Charity is arbitrary and only helps the lucky few. Whereas broad ranging and fair social policy gives people autonomy and options, like the wealthy have. Achieving that is the next frontier of actual human progress. We should aim to get as close to fairness as possible.

Wow. Is this what the left in Australia has become? To make out like taking out credit is just a frivolous choice? It’s not for many, and the game is rigged to keep it that way. If this is the new left in Australia, then we no longer have one.

Fair enough. You’re entitled to your view. Personally, I don’t like what the guy stands for and wouldn’t be surprised if he’s being paid by some group or other to shit-stir and create 24 hour news cycle distractions. The old divide and conquer routine. But that’s just my opinion.

He’s not doing both. And he’s speaking on behalf of vulnerable people to big himself up and justify owning more capital than he needs. I think I’d want to know how much rent he charges before I could spruik for the guy’s integrity. And I am debating with good intentions.

Do you need ‘wealth’ to survive? Or just to have enough and be happy seeing everyone else have enough too?