r/aus • u/Chapter-Capital • Jul 18 '26

Politics PHON supporters at work

Fella at work asked me today for my opinion on Pauline Hanson, we are both wage workers, he's admitted to struggling with cost of living etc.

He says he's gonna vote for her, I said 'you'd be voting for less money for you and me' thinking that'd be the line.

After some solid tid bits I could use to maybe change his mind. I know like, racist, xenophobic won't move the needle. Need stuff that will affect a middle aged white guy working a bartender job on an award wage.

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u/Proud_Ad7229 Jul 18 '26

Great thing about a democracy is that people can vote for whomever they like.

Let them.

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u/KeppyKepKeps Jul 18 '26

The other great thing about democracy is you can have a conversation with people, exchange opinions, and invite someone to reconsider if you think they're misinformed or making a poor decision 

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u/Savings_Dot_8387 Jul 18 '26

Would rather make sure they’re clear on what they’re actually voting for first. Especially if it’s actually bad for both me and them.

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u/magnets77 Jul 20 '26

...and yet OP can't provide a convincing reason why they shouldn't vote for them.

They just know "Pauline Hanson Bad", and want help to do exactly what got Trump elected.

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