Only 56% of young Australians (18-29) believe democracy is the best form of government, as discussed in Bob Day’s article, “Democracy’s Christian Firewall is Cracking – and Gen Z is Handing Out Matches.”
Great article Jade. I can certainly relate to the general disenfranchisement gen Z has. It’s interesting to see the different solutions and ideologies different gen Z individuals subscribe to — most of them are generally radical! Which is probably a natural reaction to the situation. I’m generally like you and think libertarianism is a ‘good radical’ solution (and for me, that’s combined with a healthy amount of conservatism and permaculture!). It seems to be the most liberating and individual-friendly solution that is still radical enough to shift the situation.
Heck I'm still pretty radical even today, I'm a Market Anarchist at heart. Taxation is theft, abolish state privileges, all that stuff, so if you think about it I'm not exactly an exception to the rule of radical zoomers. I know that end goal is likely unachievable though, so I prefer to find common ground where I can, and I think classical liberalism is the sweet spot in that regard. I'm pretty far from conservative on cultural issues as you'd already know, but I suppose I always had a progressive background, though I can relate to some conservative positions (I like Christmas, I think kink at pride is gross, I'm not a fan of censorship or the COVID mandates), but generally I think the cultural backlash to wokeness has been too extreme especially when the State gets involved, and I kinda miss where things were at in the 2010's. I'm glad you enjoyed the article.
I have found that public policy often achieves the opposite effect to the one intended. Decreasing interest rates or lowering borrowing capacity to improve home affordability, increases house prices. Removing sub-division restrictions on urban blocks has changed houses from places of residence to investment opportunities, again driving up house prices. House prices are a direct result of government policies - increased demand through immigration, higher prices driven by housing affordability programs, lack of tradesmen due to governments pushing university education at the expense of essential trades, endless red tape, fees and charges - driving up costs all round. Capital gains tax slowing down the sale of land, state stamp duties discouraging older people from downsizing.
Great article Jade. I can certainly relate to the general disenfranchisement gen Z has. It’s interesting to see the different solutions and ideologies different gen Z individuals subscribe to — most of them are generally radical! Which is probably a natural reaction to the situation. I’m generally like you and think libertarianism is a ‘good radical’ solution (and for me, that’s combined with a healthy amount of conservatism and permaculture!). It seems to be the most liberating and individual-friendly solution that is still radical enough to shift the situation.
Heck I'm still pretty radical even today, I'm a Market Anarchist at heart. Taxation is theft, abolish state privileges, all that stuff, so if you think about it I'm not exactly an exception to the rule of radical zoomers. I know that end goal is likely unachievable though, so I prefer to find common ground where I can, and I think classical liberalism is the sweet spot in that regard. I'm pretty far from conservative on cultural issues as you'd already know, but I suppose I always had a progressive background, though I can relate to some conservative positions (I like Christmas, I think kink at pride is gross, I'm not a fan of censorship or the COVID mandates), but generally I think the cultural backlash to wokeness has been too extreme especially when the State gets involved, and I kinda miss where things were at in the 2010's. I'm glad you enjoyed the article.
I have found that public policy often achieves the opposite effect to the one intended. Decreasing interest rates or lowering borrowing capacity to improve home affordability, increases house prices. Removing sub-division restrictions on urban blocks has changed houses from places of residence to investment opportunities, again driving up house prices. House prices are a direct result of government policies - increased demand through immigration, higher prices driven by housing affordability programs, lack of tradesmen due to governments pushing university education at the expense of essential trades, endless red tape, fees and charges - driving up costs all round. Capital gains tax slowing down the sale of land, state stamp duties discouraging older people from downsizing.
The list is endless.
These are some great examples of state privileges artificially inflating the housing investment industry at the expense of Australia's youth.