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Flat White

Democracy demands choice, not the appearance of choice

4 October 2024

8:51 AM

4 October 2024

8:51 AM

Most Australians think we have a real choice when it comes to the government we elect, but many of us know that is not true. Unless of course you consider being given the opportunity to vote for socialism or socialism-lite a choice!

Imagine going to the ballot box and believing that the choice of authoritarianism on one hand and gentle authoritarianism on the other, meant you had real options.

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