Nigel once said 'Australians have a chip on their shoulders'. We don't like to feel inferior to anyone, but I recognise the reality. The British have been done over so thoroughly over the last couple of hundred years, they would never be so naïve that they would cop what Australians cop from our politicians. I have watched video of the British parliament - they almost talk in Morse code and yet are far more effective than any of our guys have ever been. If we had a British politician in our Australian parliament, they might as well talk in Swahili, for all the understanding they would get.
According to an article I just googled, England will become what is defined in EU treaties as a "third country" not exactly third world, but not aligned with USA (1st world) Russia (2nd) or the EU.
Kinda like a lonely little turd circling the drain...
Transit 3rd world country then. Stepping stone for something even better. Immigration no issue for me, we raped half the world for our gain and now it's payback time.
I've got to agree with you Al. Just take a look at our Commandos.
Maybe one day I'll make it down to Australia. Seems like a wonderful place to visit, maybe not live
Have you seen Pauline Hanson ? - There are about 5 more like her.
i'll take that all day long.According to an article I just googled, England will become what is defined in EU treaties as a "third country" not exactly third world, but not aligned with USA (1st world) Russia (2nd) or the EU.
Kinda like a lonely little turd circling the drain...
I raped no one. why should I pay? how about the japs and germans apoligising for leaving us broke. or maybe the poles. or especially the French. hesitated backing the agreement and couldn't wait to get out of it. cant have a german bomb fall on paris! how about every bloody major city in England and Scotland. plus belfast!!!Transit 3rd world country then. Stepping stone for something even better. Immigration no issue for me, we raped half the world for our gain and now it's payback time.
beautiful. I have friends in new Zealand. stunning!Like most things, its what you make of it.
I used to live here from 2010 not far from the land of 'Home and Away. (Across the road from that small jetty)
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Another sea change and 900 kms to here in 2017.
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Its a great country but we don't want any more foreigners taking jobs off Kiwi's.
Have you seen Pauline Hanson ? - There are about 5 more like her.
I raped no one. why should I pay?
I've got to agree with you Al. Just take a look at our Commandos.
Maybe one day I'll make it down to Australia. Seems like a wonderful place to visit, maybe not live
The modern England you enjoy everyday was built upon the exploitation of "lesser" civilizations across the globe. Pillaging natural resources and directing trade for English benefit. Whether you like it or not you are profiting indirectly from centuries of injustice.
For the record I don't always agree with this argument but I do understand it's merits.
It looks like dear old Cornwall except I detect a serious increase in temperature!
It depends on what you value and want. If you want Goodwood Revival or the Ufizzi Gallery, you are not going to get them in Australia. I have been to Europe twice and once to the west coast of the US. As a place to live, Australia has always been better than most other places - but 'change happens'. Our politicians are mainly godbotherers, so are not big on risk management or planning. If you ever come here, the biggest difference you will probably notice would be in the brightness of the colours. In the northern hemisphere, the light is different. We don't have that pollution unless the bush is burning.
I am retired and live in Benalla which is in north east Victoria. It is the best town in the best part of Australia. Every day is a holiday for me. Peak hour traffic is three cars at the lights ahead of you. If you ever come here, get in touch with me.
The modern England you enjoy everyday was built upon the exploitation of "lesser" civilizations across the globe. Pillaging natural resources and directing trade for English benefit. Whether you like it or not you are profiting indirectly from centuries of injustice.
For the record I don't always agree with this argument but I do understand it's merits.
Ahh, centuries of injustice ? - as in the treatment of North American Indigenous people ?
Yes, I suppose the British did impose their will on a lot of "lesser " civilisations who were no doubt more intent on eating each other