Originally Posted by
sabang
IMO, it is being ignorant and cowardly by taking cheap political potshots, while cowering behind Auntie Sams petticoat. And of course any incendiary political comments are amplified by the (mostly) Murdoch press. Neither put food on your pampered plate, Australia.
One thing rarely being taken into account is the effect it is having on other Asian people too, such as the young Vietnamese lady assaulted by thugs in Sydney, because Covid. Australia risks losing it's reputation as a friendly, safe destination for Asian students, holidaymakers and prospective residents & investors. It has already damaged it's vital trade links with China- and frankly, if it gets worse, you ain't seen nothing yet. Not real smart.