Past time to cut the US apron strings

February 21, 2025

“We can no longer ignore the need for Australia to plan for its own defence, rather than fund a role as a compliant auxiliary of the US in the Pacific.” Amen to that!!

“Easier said than done when we have another unpredictable superpower in East Asia.”

Easier said than done, getting an anti-AUKUS letter published in the MSM. Speak up people. Time to rally!

Australia long since took up parroting the US’ anti-China chorus. But is any of it true, including that China is unpredictable? How has China behaved?

Spreading influence by building infrastructure, not dropping bombs and sending in the artillery.

Does “not” have 800 military bases around the world.

Has “not” dragged the ADF into (non-existent) Chinese wars.

Currently patrols our coast and has flared RAAF fighters “after” US instigated provocation by Australia.

Trades amicably enough except when we/the US threaten China.

Claims Taiwan – an argument we’re best out of.

As far as I can see, China is happy to go about its own business and leave us alone if we don’t antagonise them. Which is not the same as liking their politics. And best we look in the mirror before criticising.

Unpredictability, thy name is Trump.