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Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Which parts of australian politics and australian political figures do you like?
English Politicians hide their bafoonisms and foolishness behind closed doors except when caught. (unless they're Boris Johnson whos is funny) There is a simpsons where the farmer in the bush says 'im going to complain to the prime minister about this' (because bart has run up a huge reverse-charges phone call to him) and then he shouts over his garden fence " Oi Bruce, Come and look at this " (ie his neighbour is bruce The Prime Minister). it does feel a bit like that here. |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by spalen
Aussie Politicians are openly foolish and bafoon like.
English Politicians hide their bafoonisms and foolishness behind closed doors except when caught. (unless they're Boris Johnson whos is funny) There is a simpsons where the farmer in the bush says 'im going to complain to the prime minister about this' (because bart has run up a huge reverse-charges phone call to him) and then he shouts over his garden fence " Oi Bruce, Come and look at this " (ie his neighbour is bruce The Prime Minister). it does feel a bit like that here. Bit Laurel and Hardy like. No wow factor. Nothing like Churchill type mentality. More like a kids playground, pushing each other off the swings, only boys gangs, no girls or foreigners or anyone who's different allowed to play. They need to get some young, dynamic blood in there who'll embrace change and encorage difference :D And some girlies :D |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
Agree. Basic rather than "chess game" politics played out in UK :D
Bit Laurel and Hardy like. No wow factor. Nothing like Churchill type mentality. More like a kids playground, pushing each other off the swings, only boys gangs, no girls or foreigners or anyone who's different allowed to play. They need to get some young, dynamic blood in there who'll embrace change and encorage difference :D And some girlies :D |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
They need to get some young, dynamic blood in there who'll embrace change and encorage difference :D And some girlies :D |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
... And some girlies :D
A. |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
I do not care for any polly - the only polly who impresses me is the one that stays calm under pressure. the policies are made by someone else.
An aussie polly can basically tell a reporter to bugger off and say "stop asking stupid questions"- you can almost sense the "***** off, you and try and do this - you'd find it just as hard, you can argue as hard as you like". I quite like Vanstone - just doing the best she can in a management position like any other. To me, anything like that is a bastard of a job - its the way a polly stays pragmatic that impresses me. In the end, they are all the same. I do like Churchill - pommy - a leader not just a manager. badge |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by spalen
Aussie Politicians are openly foolish and bafoon like.
English Politicians hide their bafoonisms and foolishness behind closed doors except when caught. (unless they're Boris Johnson whos is funny) There is a simpsons where the farmer in the bush says 'im going to complain to the prime minister about this' (because bart has run up a huge reverse-charges phone call to him) and then he shouts over his garden fence " Oi Bruce, Come and look at this " (ie his neighbour is bruce The Prime Minister). it does feel a bit like that here. At least we are both agreed that pollys in both UK and OZ are buffoons :D |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Phoenixuk2oz
Or:
Nobody would believe till you have lived it, but when its minus degrees in UK, a frosty freesing day, roads gridlocked and you're stranded and can't get home....or in the mornings on your way to work when its cold and the sky is grey....and you've got a car that won't go anywhere until the windscreen defrosts ands you have to pour warm water on it cos the heater isn't quick enough.....then you will dream of the weather in Aus and wonder why you are in UK :D ;) oooh..try camping in Eucumbene (snowy mountains) when you wake up and its MINUS 6 degrees outside..which suprisingly enough is about minus 6 degrees IN the tent.. |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Vegemite Kids
So you would prefer a 'dishonest' buffoon to an 'honest' buffoon. :confused:
At least we are both agreed that pollys in both UK and OZ are buffoons :D John "Two Jags" Prescott: Deputy Prime Minister !!! Jeez !!! "Buff" Hoon: the Defence Minister who "doesn't do body counts" Michael "Dracula" Howard: Jeez again!!! David "Who's the Daddy" Blunkett !!! Charles "Mine's a double" Kennedy !!! :eek: :beer: |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by baggie
houses are bigger agreed but we are mortgage free in uk and have a 200k house (bought and sold the right propertys at the right time)
free nhs (admittedly more health tourists) |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
£200k will get you an absolutely fantastic house in Australia, with plenty of cash left over. No need for a mortgage.
Not everywhere! Depends where you are going - prices have risen drastically in Aus in the last 3 years. The Australian public health service is also free. |
Re: see'ing the uk in a different light
Originally Posted by Amanda&Paul
We have had very good treatment here, but not everything is free here. X-rays, Physio, Occupational Health etc etc are not free.
Specialist treatment (such as the sort which you have described) is not covered by Medicare. That's what private health insurance is for. :) |
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