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Old 09-08-2020, 09:49 AM   #201
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Default Re: Australia - China - Poltics

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Originally Posted by gooseneck View Post
Australia is a key rare earth mineral supplier for the USA. I'm sure we will be safeguarded by the US.

https://www.news.com.au/world/asia/s...61499bf0eb8708

As for domestic problems here in Australia I'm pretty sure that its going to be a complete **** show over the next 5 years.

https://time.com/4737800/meth-austra...ylamphetamine/
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-...study/11633416

Meth is already a strain for the cops here.

I would expect theft to be an everyday thing.
Hello Goosey,
If you are hanging your hat on rare earths, then I have bad news for you. You see, rare earths aren't really that rare. There is actually lots of it, but its just not economical to dig out and clean at current prices. There is plenty of supply to meet demand. If the tables turn, they can just dig out the same stuff closer to their own backyard. Geologists believe the biggest untapped rare earth mine actually sit in......North Korea. I have more confidence of a rescue mission from King Charles or King Williams. I trust William he seems like a decent chap.

On the subject of China, I see they have built four new VLOCs with more to come. This is not what Australia wants to see. VLOCs can carry large amounts of ore for very long distances.

Drugs are bad mmmkay, but I think we are going to have a bigger problem. Gangs. It has already started. There has been an increase in report of attacks of people of asian decent, particularly in SA. You don't hear much about it on mainstream news but there are plenty of footages if you know where to look. Bad news is, vigilante groups are now forming. That's how gangs start. A small group of people feeling vulnerable so they band together. Then when they realise how much power they have it snowballs into something bigger and more dangerous. It reminds me of the 80s where special task forces had to be set up to deal with it. Not good. You see, drugs I have the choice to stay clear of, to some extent. Gangs, it will come to your door step whether you choose it or not.

Stay safe
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