"When a madman calls out your name you have two choices: pretend you didn't hear him and hide, or try to reason; explain he had you confused with someone else."
"The prime minister has for weeks tiptoed around Trump's unhinged and demonstrably false statements about Australia's lack of support for the US."
"As the commander-in-chief with thousands of nuclear weapons at his disposal, this was a threat that demanded to be taken seriously."
Australian political leaders, fearing abandonment, tend to engage with irrational figures rather than ignore them. This approach has been evident in the prime minister's response to Trump's erratic statements regarding Australia's support for the US. Despite the chaos and incendiary remarks from Trump, the prime minister initially remained cautious. Only when a ceasefire seemed possible did he criticize Trump's threats against Iran. The situation highlights the dangers of engaging with detached individuals, especially when they wield significant power.
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