Well,
I may be English by birth, but Aussie by nature !!
In Melbourne a few weeks ago [hated it--yuk place] i saw a guy wearing a T-shirt saying:- F**k Tony Abbott !!! walking around the town,and people are worried about a simple slogan like "Love it or Leave" ??? Me thinks something is wrong there.
Some people need to get a life !!!!
miroku12g
Vic41 said
06:44 PM Oct 15, 2014
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Remember when a lot of English immigrants into Australia complained frequently, and earned the nick-name "Whingeing Poms"? Most of them have either settled into happy Aussies or went home.
And a lot got home and saw how things had changed since they left the UK and couldn't wait to get back here asap
As far as I am concerned (not that my opinion counts) I don't care where people come from, if they are willing to embrace our country and culture and become part of it (I don't meant giving up their religion or cultural things) and are loyal to their new country that's good enough for me.
Lots of good stuff comes from overseas like Gary said, food etc from whatever immigrants and it makes Australia a much more interesting place to live in. Having lived overseas in a mixed cultural Asian country it was such a treat that there were so many choices etc.
Remember when a lot of English immigrants into Australia complained frequently, and earned the nick-name "Whingeing Poms"? Most of them have either settled into happy Aussies or went home.
Yes, but to be fair, the early ones were fed a crock and ended up in immigrant camps rather than the beachside houses that they were told was common in australia.
dazren said
08:25 PM Oct 15, 2014
Vic41 wrote [ in part ] --
I don't care where people come from, if they are willing to embrace our country and culture and become part of it (I don't meant giving up their religion or cultural things) and are loyal to their new country that's good enough for me.
Well Spoken, Vic. and '' Spot-on '' imho ? I think that is the Opinon of the MAJORITY of Aussies and your OPINION DOES COUNT ? and so does mine. !!
Your statement, Defines exactly what All other Immigrants did in the past,, They embraced our culture and way of life, and we in turn benefited in so many ways, and also we were invited to share in their cultural celebrations etc, and the Australia we have today, can be attributed to the Input, knowledge, Skills, and Cultures, that the Immigrants from the 50s - 60s and 70s, bought with them,
However " Alas " that was in the days of Intergration, which worked well !! Then some drongo, came up with the word " Multicultural" And from then on Intergration almost disappeared, and different cultures set up their own little conclaves, and in the most part, did Not welcome outsiders in to share
There is Racism in this country, ?? but it is Against the Australians, ? NOT by the Australians .
Vic41 said
10:25 PM Oct 15, 2014
I believe racism works both ways Dazren, there are hotheads/rednecks/extremists/bigots in EVERY RACE but it does seem successive governments are afraid to criticise newbies other than those who have been here for awhile and proven themselves good citizens.
Even the first known race in Oz have their bigots and racists along with everyone else, nobody is lilly white IMHO.
Some interesting different opinions here, including the comments at the bottom of the article, see;
She wasn't the Messiah, she was just a very naughty girl........
Cloak said
07:31 PM Oct 16, 2014
I vote Billeeeeeee for president.
Coz I also like fish n chips.
johnq said
08:39 PM Oct 16, 2014
I abhor the political correctness that is now so ingrained in us all that we self-censor unnecessarily.
Then there is the new national pastime of being shocked and offended. Or is that only the talking heads in the media and those who are getting grants from government?
tonyd said
11:28 PM Oct 16, 2014
You can get the shirt or singlet from australian-native.com.au and they throw in a free stubby holder with the message on it. Only problem is that they seem to cater only for the thinner person (i.e they didn't have my size!).
Tony
johnq said
07:55 PM Oct 18, 2014
I want one that really tells it as it is.
Something with, "IMPOVERISHED TAXPAYER" on the front.
and on the back,
"Forget it!
My back pocket is empty too!"
Vic41 said
05:44 PM Oct 23, 2014
johnq wrote:
I want one that really tells it as it is.
Something with, "IMPOVERISHED TAXPAYER" on the front.
and on the back,
"Forget it! My back pocket is empty too!"
I like the sound of that, especially the bit on the back. I have a T shirt that says simply "Broke" on the front, seems to frighten people away though I think they think I am going to ask for a "loan"
Legendts said
06:58 PM Oct 27, 2014
johnq wrote:
I abhor the political correctness that is now so ingrained in us all that we self-censor unnecessarily.
Then there is the new national pastime of being shocked and offended. Or is that only the talking heads in the media and those who are getting grants from government?
100% correct John.
03_troopy said
07:24 PM Oct 28, 2014
it may be.. but is it politically correct?
claude said
07:47 PM Oct 29, 2014
The Australian flag or the flag of any country is NOT an item of clothing
I may be English by birth, but Aussie by nature !!
In Melbourne a few weeks ago [hated it--yuk place] i saw a guy wearing a T-shirt saying:- F**k Tony Abbott !!! walking around the town,and people are worried about a simple slogan like "Love it or Leave" ??? Me thinks something is wrong there.
Some people need to get a life !!!!
miroku12g
And a lot got home and saw how things had changed since they left the UK and couldn't wait to get back here asap
As far as I am concerned (not that my opinion counts) I don't care where people come from, if they are willing to embrace our country and culture and become part of it (I don't meant giving up their religion or cultural things) and are loyal to their new country that's good enough for me.
Lots of good stuff comes from overseas like Gary said, food etc from whatever immigrants and it makes Australia a much more interesting place to live in. Having lived overseas in a mixed cultural Asian country it was such a treat that there were so many choices etc.
Yes, but to be fair, the early ones were fed a crock and ended up in immigrant camps rather than the beachside houses that they were told was common in australia.
Vic41 wrote [ in part ] --
I don't care where people come from, if they are willing to embrace our country and culture and become part of it (I don't meant giving up their religion or cultural things) and are loyal to their new country that's good enough for me.
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Well Spoken, Vic. and '' Spot-on '' imho ? I think that is the Opinon of the MAJORITY of Aussies and your OPINION DOES COUNT ? and so does mine. !!
Your statement, Defines exactly what All other Immigrants did in the past,, They embraced our culture and way of life, and we in turn benefited in so many ways, and also we were invited to share in their cultural celebrations etc, and the Australia we have today, can be attributed to the Input, knowledge, Skills, and Cultures, that the Immigrants from the 50s - 60s and 70s, bought with them,
However " Alas " that was in the days of Intergration, which worked well !! Then some drongo, came up with the word " Multicultural" And from then on Intergration almost disappeared, and different cultures set up their own little conclaves, and in the most part, did Not welcome outsiders in to share
There is Racism in this country, ?? but it is Against the Australians, ? NOT by the Australians .
I believe racism works both ways Dazren, there are hotheads/rednecks/extremists/bigots in EVERY RACE but it does seem successive governments are afraid to criticise newbies other than those who have been here for awhile and proven themselves good citizens.
Even the first known race in Oz have their bigots and racists along with everyone else, nobody is lilly white IMHO.
Some interesting different opinions here, including the comments at the bottom of the article, see;
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-16/green-the-real-problem-with-love-it-or-leave/5817226
-- Edited by Vic41 on Thursday 16th of October 2014 11:29:30 AM
Its about time this world grew up , and realised, we are going round and round,
Ausse crucified the Messiah,,, Aussie deserves every thing it gets,, a very excited Billeeeeeee
Coz I also like fish n chips.
Then there is the new national pastime of being shocked and offended. Or is that only the talking heads in the media and those who are getting grants from government?
Tony
Something with, "IMPOVERISHED TAXPAYER" on the front.
and on the back,
"Forget it!
My back pocket is empty too!"
I like the sound of that, especially the bit on the back. I have a T shirt that says simply "Broke" on the front, seems to frighten people away though I think they think I am going to ask for a "loan"
100% correct John.
it may be.. but is it politically correct?
The Australian flag or the flag of any country is NOT an item of clothing