Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
Mar 6th 2011, 8:29 pm
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
Maybe I'm the only one who's noticed this but in every country I've ever been to they like to big themselves up. Just remember all the times that you've heard about the special relationship between the UK and US whereas the US's biggest mate in Europe is really Germany.
Also the tall poppy syndrome exists everywhere as well. Saying it's unique to Aussies is like saying mateship is unique to Aussies. Yeah they have a reputation for both but it's not unique to them. It's just called something else in other countries.
Also the tall poppy syndrome exists everywhere as well. Saying it's unique to Aussies is like saying mateship is unique to Aussies. Yeah they have a reputation for both but it's not unique to them. It's just called something else in other countries.
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Mar 6th 2011, 9:25 pm
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
Mar 6th 2011, 9:50 pm
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
For a supposedly 'easy going' nation, they do get remarkably defensive when you criticise anything 'Australian'
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
Mar 6th 2011, 10:07 pm
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
For a supposedly 'easy going' nation, they do get remarkably defensive when you criticise anything 'Australian'
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
Mar 6th 2011, 10:25 pm
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
For a supposedly 'easy going' nation, they do get remarkably defensive when you criticise anything 'Australian'
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
Mar 6th 2011, 10:44 pm
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
For a supposedly 'easy going' nation, they do get remarkably defensive when you criticise anything 'Australian'
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
I actually think the root of it lies in their lack of cultural history. Australia is, essentially, the newest country in the world and as a result has not had as much time to develop their own culture and history as the rest of the world. I find their concept of 'Australian-ism' is very often contrived and wish they would accept they are still largely a mish-mash of immigrants (like amny maojr countries started out) and will in time find their own identity.
Mar 7th 2011, 2:17 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
I don't get being proud of your nationality. You have no control over where you were born, so being proud of it is ridiculous. You can feel lucky that you were born in a first-world country but not proud.
The rest of the world couldn't give a sh*t about Australia. Why would they? It is economically and culturally insignificant to the vast majority of the world.
The rest of the world couldn't give a sh*t about Australia. Why would they? It is economically and culturally insignificant to the vast majority of the world.
You quite clearly have no clue about economics. Australia is currently the worlds 13th largest economy - thats right only 12 countries have a bigger economy out of about 220 nations on Earth. This with a population of only 22m and being only settled by Europeans for a little over 200 years.
Australia has achieved much in such a short time and this is what Europeans despise - the fact that a colony can outshine many European nations with thousands of years of history(Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal ect).
Its the same attitude Eurotrash have with America, a colony that kicks Eurotrash Ass.
Dont worry, it wont be too long until Eurabia is declared and you can have all the 'exotic' culture you want - just with no money.
Mar 7th 2011, 2:25 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
You quite clearly have no clue about economics. Australia is currently the worlds 13th largest economy - thats right only 12 countries have a bigger economy out of about 220 nations on Earth. This with a population of only 22m and being only settled by Europeans for a little over 200 years.
Australia has achieved much in such a short time and this is what Europeans despise - the fact that a colony can outshine many European nations with thousands of years of history(Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal ect).
Its the same attitude Eurotrash have with America, a colony that kicks Eurotrash Ass.
Dont worry, it wont be too long until Eurabia is declared and you can have all the 'exotic' culture you want - just with no money.
Australia has achieved much in such a short time and this is what Europeans despise - the fact that a colony can outshine many European nations with thousands of years of history(Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal ect).
Its the same attitude Eurotrash have with America, a colony that kicks Eurotrash Ass.
Dont worry, it wont be too long until Eurabia is declared and you can have all the 'exotic' culture you want - just with no money.
Mar 7th 2011, 2:27 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
You quite clearly have no clue about economics. Australia is currently the worlds 13th largest economy - thats right only 12 countries have a bigger economy out of about 220 nations on Earth. This with a population of only 22m and being only settled by Europeans for a little over 200 years.
Australia has achieved much in such a short time and this is what Europeans despise - the fact that a colony can outshine many European nations with thousands of years of history(Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal ect).
Its the same attitude Eurotrash have with America, a colony that kicks Eurotrash Ass.
Dont worry, it wont be too long until Eurabia is declared and you can have all the 'exotic' culture you want - just with no money.
Australia has achieved much in such a short time and this is what Europeans despise - the fact that a colony can outshine many European nations with thousands of years of history(Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal ect).
Its the same attitude Eurotrash have with America, a colony that kicks Eurotrash Ass.
Dont worry, it wont be too long until Eurabia is declared and you can have all the 'exotic' culture you want - just with no money.
They have a massive inferiority complex...as demonstrated by this rant
Mar 7th 2011, 2:36 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
Nope, Australia has achieved what has taken Eurotrash thousands of years to achieve.
Mar 7th 2011, 2:38 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
Nope, just a factual breakdown in the face of all the hostile lies about Australia. This country is a massive performer considering small population, only 200 years of civilisation, close proximity to hostile and foreign cultures/nations.
Nope, Australia has achieved what has taken Eurotrash thousands of years to achieve.
Nope, Australia has achieved what has taken Eurotrash thousands of years to achieve.
any percieved criticism and the toys come out of the pram
You need to grow up and realise this country is really only a bit player on the world stage
Mar 7th 2011, 2:43 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
You need to realise Australia is no longer a colony and is actually 100% self sustaining.
Australia is not claiming to be a superpower you fool, Australia is a medium sized economic power and that is the recognition that Australia is ENTITLED to.
According to the IMF, World Bank and CIA(I know, dont pay attention to them) agree Australia is the 13th largest economy. How is that not significant? How does that make Australia weak? Considering Australia only has 22m people. You are a fool and a LIAR if you do not acknowledge that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._%28nominal%29
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Mar 7th 2011, 2:48 am
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Re: Does Australia suffer from inferiority-complex?
I'd have thought it was logical that new world countries would enjoy some advantages from starting from a clean slate.