Some days I wonder what is going through ALP dills heads.
Anthony Albanese has flagged the prospect of Australia sending peace-keeping troops to Ukraine, declaring he is “open” to considering any requests for help.
Meanwhile, at home.
The Premier of Western Australia has called for a bigger naval presence along the coastline as three Chinese warships continue their circumnavigation of Australia.
The Department of Defence said today the three vessels – a frigate, a missile cruiser and a replenishment vessel – were 170 nautical miles (314 km) south-east of Perth.
Well within the nuclear-capable HN cruise missile range and only about 20 minutes flying time to Perth.
The hypothetical might have had the vessels berthing in Perth to sign a peace treaty with WA, but why not nuke it too?
Then just bring in Uygher slaves to run the mines. BHP and RIO to the moon!
There there is this.
What kind of PM sends troops thousands of miles away to defend the peace in an irrelevant nation when his own is under sustained assault via a depleted military?
The Albo kind.
Is there any sense to it? Staying on the right side of NATO is a good idea, and helping keep it together is too.
But this is largely because we will need its help one day when China invades Taiwan.
So there is little upside in sending Aussie troops to Ukraine if you’re not going to prepare for Chinese hostilities closer to home.
The answer? Try to look tough for Aussies, but don’t upset Daddy in Beijing!
That is what is going through ALP dills heads.
