Oh Boy, old news but the PC crowd won't like it!

Less · 27-02-2009, 15:14

I actually find a Country with a Mixed and Diverse population interesting & although this originated 4 years ago, feel that not only the indigenous population here, but also genuine immigrants might find this to be true, we bagsied this place first, fit in or at least allow us our own tainted view as well as yours.

snopes.com: Muslims Out of Australia!

Less now ducks under while the rest of you discuss.

jedimaster · 27-02-2009, 15:27

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Less now ducks under while the rest of you discuss.

oooh you coward

Eric · 27-02-2009, 15:35

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I actually find a Country with a Mixed and Diverse population interesting & although this originated 4 years ago, feel that not only the indigenous population here, but also genuine immigrants might find this to be true, we bagsied this place first, fit in or at least allow us our own tainted view as well as yours.

snopes.com: Muslims Out of Australia!

Less now ducks under while the rest of you discuss.

Am I right in presuming that "genuine immigrants" are those that come to Britain in order to take advantage of the opportunities to make a better life for themselves and their families, and not to abuse the system and the country that took them in? In other words, they come to settle down, not agitate the faeces.

Less · 27-02-2009, 15:41

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Am I right in presuming that "genuine immigrants" are those that come to Britain in order to take advantage of the opportunities to make a better life for themselves and their families, and not to abuse the system and the country that took them in? In other words, they come to settle down, not agitate the faeces.

and they claim you are several hours behind us! You got up bright and early just to prove you can hit a nail, just where the impact does the most good.

Eric · 27-02-2009, 15:47

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and they claim you are several hours behind us! You got up bright and early just to prove you can hit a nail, just where the impact does the most good.

I wouldn't call 11 am bright and early

... but I usually do my clearest thinking just after I hop out of the shower and down my first cup of coffee

Less · 27-02-2009, 15:52

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I wouldn't call 11 am bright and early

... but I usually do my clearest thinking just after I hop out of the shower and down my first cup of coffee

11 a.m.? I thought that was a rumour put about by people with weak bladders, I have had regret to notice 11 p.m. on occasion, (damn the British licensing hours)!

cashman · 27-02-2009, 16:09

not a lot to discuss wi that, just say good on the aussies.

jaysay · 27-02-2009, 16:22

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not a lot to discuss wi that, just say good on the aussies.

I'll second that, all in favour

Eric · 27-02-2009, 16:42

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I'll second that, all in favour

And there are millions in Quebec who would agree. As this thread began with a look at what Australia is thinking and doing, it wouldn't be too much of a wander to look at la belle province. In 2007, Premier Jean Charest announced the setting up of "a commission tasked with consulting Quebec Society on the matter of arrangements regarding cultural divesrsity" .... that might seem like a mouthful, but the important part of his announcement was to reaffirm the "Three Fundamental Values of Quebec Society:

1. Equality between men and women.

2. Primacy of the French language. (Understandable, given the history and demographics of Quebec, and the Federal govt's recognition of Quebec as a "distinct society within Canada").

3. Separation of State and Religion.

Although the second of these fundamental values doesn't seem to apply to the British situation, it does point to the power a govt. should have to determine important aspects of what it means to be a citizen. The other two have implications that I don't think need too much elaboration.

jedimaster · 27-02-2009, 17:36

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i'll second that, all in favour

aye!

cmonstanley · 27-02-2009, 20:22

Caz · 27-02-2009, 20:35

Am I missing something here, forgive my ignorance, but didn't we English take over Australia, when there was an indiginous population already?

Maybe too many wines but, weren't we the immigrants here?

West Ender · 27-02-2009, 21:29

Australia does, indeed, have a chequered past in relation to the aboriginal population and it still has a long way to go to make amends. That said, however, I commend their attitude of zero tolerance of those who seek to destroy the way of life that Australia has built.

This country gives rein to the ravings all kinds of evil-intentioned fanatics and even contemplates that we should change our Civil laws to accomodate those of a religious sect. It's not PC, it's madness.

cashman · 27-02-2009, 21:40

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Am I missing something here, forgive my ignorance, but didn't we English take over Australia, when there was an indiginous population already?

Maybe too many wines but, weren't we the immigrants here?

yep n america belongs to the red indians, thats all history sad though it may be, the point to me is "NOW" someone trying to invoke a law alein to a countrys own. so therefore summat can be done if the ones in power actually act.

Wynonie Harris · 27-02-2009, 23:06

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the red indians

Good job you're not in the Green Room with Adrian what-'is-face, Mr C. You'd be drummed out quicker than you can say "Carol Thatcher!"