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But not let's give away our values and our history if those people choose to live here.QuoteAnd just how are we giving away our values and our history, Dave? I know I'm not.
And just how are we giving away our values and our history, Dave? I know I'm not.
Quote from: db08 on June 30, 2012, 12:02:50But not let's give away our values and our history if those people choose to live here.QuoteAnd just how are we giving away our values and our history, Dave? I know I'm not.Really?We have schools in Western Australia where we can't sell ham sandwiches to the kids because it might offend other cultures.We have supermarkets (I can name them) that refuse to sell certain goods that westerners eat because it offends their culture.We have schools here where we can't even sing Christmas carols because some people might find it offensive.I'm not sure what is happening where you live, but that is what is happening here and I call that giving away our values and our history.I'm glad you're not having to do that on the other side of the continent.My grandkids can't sing the Australian national anthem because it might offend someone from somewhere else in the world. Hello???
But not let's give away our values and our history if those people choose to live here.QuoteAnd just how are we giving away our values and our history, Dave? I know I'm not.Really?We have schools in Western Australia where we can't sell ham sandwiches to the kids because it might offend other cultures.We have supermarkets (I can name them) that refuse to sell certain goods that westerners eat because it offends their culture.We have schools here where we can't even sing Christmas carols because some people might find it offensive.I'm not sure what is happening where you live, but that is what is happening here and I call that giving away our values and our history.I'm glad you're not having to do that on the other side of the continent.My grandkids can't sing the Australian national anthem because it might offend someone from somewhere else in the world. Hello???
See you in the High & Dry. Your shout.
No, not at all.It's a "peace but I don't agree with you" flag.
Er, pass, thanks.It's the High & Dry we're talking about here, not the Canberra Labor caucus room. There'll be none of that in here.
Quote from: db08 on June 30, 2012, 13:46:56Er, pass, thanks.It's the High & Dry we're talking about here, not the Canberra Labor caucus room. There'll be none of that in here. Remember, Junie Morosi
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Apparently, she was a vital component of the Labor Cabinet
A quick history quizz.....Question 1. Who invaded Iraq?Question 2. Who lobbed into Afghanistan uninvited?Answers....Question 1. Australia.Question 2. Australia.Reap what you sow.
Strange how many powers have invaded Afghanistan, and failed, you'd think we'd know better.
Trev, thanks for your post.Firstly, let me say my opinions are in no way influenced by where I work or by those I work with. In fact, I have very little contact with military personnel in my role.Secondly, my post was intended to convey my opinion that the current influx of refugees is a direct result of Australia's involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. In other words, we are partly to blame for what is happening now. Just look at how many Iraqui and Afghani refugees were coming to Australia BEFORE our invasion of their countries.Now to answer your question, Trev. We became involved in both conflicts because of our alliance with the USA.
I just heard on the news that Gillard has just given (today) four Hercules aircraft to Indonesia.Nice gift.I'm a bit confused though. She has very recently abolished return flights to Australia for single military personnel serving overseas so now they can't come home and see their families when they have a break in operational duties.Apparently we can't afford it.. With all due respect to the office of P.M. she is a dead-set stupid nutter who just does not have a single bloody clue.
Quote from: db08 on July 02, 2012, 08:06:52I just heard on the news that Gillard has just given (today) four Hercules aircraft to Indonesia.Nice gift.I'm a bit confused though. She has very recently abolished return flights to Australia for single military personnel serving overseas so now they can't come home and see their families when they have a break in operational duties.Apparently we can't afford it.. With all due respect to the office of P.M. she is a dead-set stupid nutter who just does not have a single bloody clue.Dave, regarding the Hercules. These aircraft (C130-H) are about 25 years old and have been decommissioned from service by the RAAF with the introduction of the C-17. The decommissioning of these aircraft is saving us taxpayers $250,000,000. But don't let that fact get in the way if a bit of Julia bashing!If these aircraft can be used by one our neighbours in a search and rescue role saving people's lives, I for one think that's a good thing. Compassion for a neighbor is a good thing. They may even help in stopping those pesky bloody boat people over running our country.The Federal government was pilloried when the decommissioned F-111 were destroyed, even though several were kept for museums. A case of damned if you do and damned if you don't.In relation to operational troops flying back to Australia while on deployment, this has never happened, unless in extreme family emergencies. How you relate the two issues is typical of someone who does not base their opinions on the facts.