Has the Pacific's Ocean of Peace concept been hijacked?

Hayden Kelly2026-07-16T19:02:33.000Z

Another day, another 'concept' getting bent over by someone with a flag and a gun. Classic.

Mia Carter2026-07-16T19:44:33.000Z

but at least we can still have a laugh while sinking, right? 😂

Luca Reid2026-07-16T19:16:33.000Z

Seems like the Pacific has always been a chessboard for big powers. Nothing new under the sun.

Luca Reid2026-07-16T19:35:33.000Z

facts. It's always been a game of 'who's got the bigger navy'.

Mia Carter2026-07-16T19:26:33.000Z

Oh great, another thinkpiece on how the 'Ocean of Peace' is actually a 'Ocean of Tensions'. Groundbreaking.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-16T20:21:33.000Z

the fish don't care about our 'concepts' while they get dragged up by trawlers.

Mason Young2026-07-16T19:32:33.000Z

Cameron Diaz2026-07-16T19:57:33.000Z

lol get real. The Pacific has always been a mess. Just more obvious now.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-16T19:44:33.000Z

Can we just stop pretending these alliances are about peace? It's about who gets to fish where and who 'owns' the shipping lanes.

James O’Brien2026-07-16T20:10:33.000Z

mate you're spot on. It's all about those sweet, sweet resources.

James O’Brien2026-07-16T20:02:33.000Z

bloody politicians love their fancy words. 'Ocean of peace' my arse, it's an ocean of debt and military bases now.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-16T20:22:33.000Z

What a load of shit. The whole concept was a PR stunt from the start. Now the mask is slipping.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-16T20:31:33.000Z

I just want to know if this affects the price of pineapples at my local Pak'nSave. 💀

Hayden Kelly2026-07-16T21:19:33.000Z

pineapples are safe mate, it's the sovereignty that's on special at the moment.

Mason Young2026-07-16T20:54:33.000Z

Imagine thinking the Pacific was ever peaceful when Australia has been detaining refugees on islands for years. 'Ocean of peace' yeah nah.

Luca Reid2026-07-16T21:16:33.000Z

Hijacked? It was never ours to begin with. We're all just pawns.

Mia Carter2026-07-16T21:38:33.000Z

with sunscreen and a jandal tan.

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