Sunday Smiles
The article discusses the concept of 'suicidal empathy' as described by Gad Saad, where empathy for perceived victims is prioritized over the needs of others. It highlights the challenges faced by migrants in Australia regarding welfare and citizenship, particularly for those who wish to retain their foreign citizenship. The piece raises questions about the expectations placed on Australian taxpayers to support migrants who have wealth and property in their home countries.
- ▪Gad Saad argues that Western liberal elites have elevated empathy for victims to a problematic level, termed 'suicidal empathy.'
- ▪Migrants in Australia face various restrictions on welfare access, with some waiting years for support.
- ▪The article features the story of Deepa Chaudhary, who struggles with the limitations of support available to her as a new mother and permanent resident.
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| Original publisher | Hot Air |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/05/24/sunday-smiles-n3815259 |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 14:00:49 -0400 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T18:07:33.784Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T18:07:33.784Z |
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Sunday Smiles David Strom 2:00 PM | May 24, 2026 meme Is it suicidal empathy, or excessive white guilt?I am reading Gad Saad's book on suicidal empathy, and he makes a compelling argument that Western liberal elites have elevated empathy for victims to the highest virtue, leading to what he calls "suicidal empathy." Victims, or people who are perceived to be victims, are elevated to the highest rank of privilege in society, while the stronger, happier, and more successful are demonized as oppressors responsible for the suffering of others.
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