Despicable, Shallow Australia
Mar 4th 2006, 1:39 am
#31
Ok this isn't so bad
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by Bix
I have nuthin but respect for what you ladies say.
I just wish I could bag it.
I just wish I could bag it.
You'd need a truck for all the wise words we say
Cheers
Ginny
Mar 4th 2006, 1:40 am
#32
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by Margaret2
just you wait bixie baby
You're so strong and domineering
Mar 4th 2006, 1:43 am
#33
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by Stitch
You'd need a truck for all the wise words we say
Cheers
Ginny
Cheers
Ginny
Mar 4th 2006, 1:44 am
#34
Ok this isn't so bad
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by Bix
Got just the thing
Spot on!
Cheers
Ginny
Mar 4th 2006, 2:00 am
#35
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by uklover
How's this with Commonwealth Games approaching..
australia media follows the QUEENS baton route,more self praise, more self back slapping..
it accepts the hosting of the CG's..
but it doesn't want to do a full rendition of God Save The Queen...
geeez, half wit breed here...let 'em bugger off and be a republic...watch it fall on it's arse...it bags immigrants yet the immigrants keep this country afloat whilst the cork hatted , VB suppers in worn out thongs and with stale bongs bludge off the state....
australia media follows the QUEENS baton route,more self praise, more self back slapping..
it accepts the hosting of the CG's..
but it doesn't want to do a full rendition of God Save The Queen...
geeez, half wit breed here...let 'em bugger off and be a republic...watch it fall on it's arse...it bags immigrants yet the immigrants keep this country afloat whilst the cork hatted , VB suppers in worn out thongs and with stale bongs bludge off the state....
As some others have said, "Who cares??"
The old parasite is probably fed up listening to the boring dirge of a song anyway!
She has probably heard it about 10 times a day for as long as she can remember, so she's not exactly gonna throw a wobbly if they don't play it!
And anyway, before you rant on about Australia being, "despicable and shallow" you should know that the official Commonwealth Games protocol is not to play it!
By playing it in part, Australia is surpassing what is expected!
Mar 4th 2006, 2:41 am
#36
small steps long journey
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Calm down. Dont judge the OP on this thread.
Judge them on their other posts
Judge them on their other posts
Mar 4th 2006, 3:37 am
#37
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Well guys I've been in to town today, needed a new prescription for glasses. This is MY reality.
Got into town, had eye appointment - all good so far.
Went for Lunch in the pub just outside the Town Hall. - Great
Got outside only to be stuck outside the pub for 15 minutes listening to "the locals" chanting:
Iraq is ours - we are one. Brothers lets all reaise our hands to show our support.
You tell me that this country is "english"
Not racist before anyone starts. Just stating exactly how it is here
Give me Australia and no National Anthem anyday
Got into town, had eye appointment - all good so far.
Went for Lunch in the pub just outside the Town Hall. - Great
Got outside only to be stuck outside the pub for 15 minutes listening to "the locals" chanting:
Iraq is ours - we are one. Brothers lets all reaise our hands to show our support.
You tell me that this country is "english"
Not racist before anyone starts. Just stating exactly how it is here
Give me Australia and no National Anthem anyday
Mar 4th 2006, 4:01 am
#38
Fighting my corner
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by uklover
How's this with Commonwealth Games approaching..
australia media follows the QUEENS baton route,more self praise, more self back slapping..
it accepts the hosting of the CG's..
but it doesn't want to do a full rendition of God Save The Queen...
geeez, half wit breed here...let 'em bugger off and be a republic...watch it fall on it's arse...it bags immigrants yet the immigrants keep this country afloat whilst the cork hatted , VB suppers in worn out thongs and with stale bongs bludge off the state....
australia media follows the QUEENS baton route,more self praise, more self back slapping..
it accepts the hosting of the CG's..
but it doesn't want to do a full rendition of God Save The Queen...
geeez, half wit breed here...let 'em bugger off and be a republic...watch it fall on it's arse...it bags immigrants yet the immigrants keep this country afloat whilst the cork hatted , VB suppers in worn out thongs and with stale bongs bludge off the state....
Federal Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone has joined those arguing for God save the Queen to be played at the Commonwealth Games. This is despite Senator Vanstone personally being against the monarchy.
When Queen Elizabeth II opens the Games in Melbourne in just under a fortnight it will be to the strains of Advance Australia Fair.
Monarchists have described it as a snub.
Senator Vanstone, who wants to see Australia become a republic, agrees.
"She is the Queen of Australia, she's coming to Australia on one of her rarer visits and I think it's appropriate that we show due respect and play God save the Queen," she said.
"I'm convinced that that's the appropriate thing to do, but not sing it!"
We're not obliged to play a full rendition. In fact, we're not obliged to play it at all.
So instead of whinging, you should give Aussies credit for being fairminded and generous. We're giving the Queen a fair go; so why the complaints?
Special thanks to Senator Vandstone for favouring God Save the Queen (despite her Republican views) wouldn't go astray either.
And I speak as a Monarchist myself.
Last edited by Vash the Stampede; Mar 4th 2006 at 4:04 am.
Mar 4th 2006, 4:09 am
#39
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
And I speak as a Monarchist myself.
Mar 4th 2006, 4:21 am
#40
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by fraser
That's one word for you, I prefer to call you a..................
Mar 4th 2006, 4:21 am
#41
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
oi who defused me camel toe bomb
Mar 4th 2006, 4:55 am
#42
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by fraser
That's one word for you, I prefer to call you a..................
Mar 4th 2006, 5:01 am
#43
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by elfman
I'm no raving monarchist, but isn't it simply good manners to play the national anthem of a visiting head of state? - even the Americans do that. I was at a New York Yankees game a couple of years ago which John Howard happened to attend. Prior to the game they had an "honor guard" for the Australian flag and played the Australian national anthem. They then immediately followed that with Men at Work's "who can it be now", which I thought was a nice touch.
Mar 4th 2006, 9:26 am
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Originally Posted by Hutch
Chelsea supporter? :scared:
Mar 4th 2006, 1:35 pm
#45
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Re: Despicable, Shallow Australia
Special thanks to Senator Vandstone
thats VANstone..........french for 20 isn't it ??
thats VANstone..........french for 20 isn't it ??
