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Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
i can only speak for myself,,yes its good that we are put right and the rose coloured specs are taken off by people who have had the experience of australia...but its like someone keep kicking you,your moving your family to the other side of the world ,selling most of your hard earned,disturbing your kids.........
and then you have to read about bare feet and sunday shopping,,,please... most of us would give our right arm just to be given the chance of australia... |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Incidentally - top thread - thoroughly enjoying it.
One of these days I'm going to start a sweepstake on the number of weeks a would-be migrant will last out here.... :lol: |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by chels
(Post 4665244)
1. Not all of Australia is under water restrictions. And not just tropical (ie wet) areas like FNQ. Just south of Sydney is okay, if I remember rightly.
2. Why has Sydney got water restrictions? Because the rain doesn't always fall over the dams. Which are mostly built inland. And most people live by the coast. Therefore, there's a water shortage. Check out rainfall charts if you don't believe me. Or live inland, somewhere like Goulburn. Nice and dry there... Go ahead, delude yourself into thinking Australia is just like the UK. Generalise away. If the better weather is the only thing you can think of that's different between the two countries, why not save yourself some money and buy a sun lamp and swap the bike for a car if getting wet is that awful (as you'll get wet here too). In fact we had heavier restrictions in Kent, UK than we do here!!! |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by bridie
(Post 4665315)
I was just saying it's one thing that shocked me hearing that word used in everyday conversation, and I have heard Aussies use it in a derogatory way mainly too... (e.g. complaining about immigrants from non-white countries)
Alk, maybe you find Pom offensive but I dont.... just a personal thing I guess |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by Hutch
(Post 4665325)
Incidentally - top thread - thoroughly enjoying it.
One of these days I'm going to start a sweepstake on the number of weeks a would-be migrant will last out here.... :lol: |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by aston man
(Post 4665319)
most of us would give our right arm just to be given the chance of australia... |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by Hutch
(Post 4665328)
Heard someone call Asians 'powerpoints' the other day (like, an aussie powerpoint ... ) :ohmy:
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Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by jad n rich
(Post 4665281)
the shocking state of the health of some people needing basic care but not being able to afford it.
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Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by bridie
(Post 4665326)
The only reason we in the south west have any resitrictions at all is apparently because the peeps in Perth have restrictions and would be upset if we were seen to be using water as we liked...
In fact we had heavier restrictions in Kent, UK than we do here!!! We've been restriction free all year, despite the fact that Sydney hoovers giga-litres of water out of of the Shoalhaven River ... |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by Geordie George
(Post 4665329)
I will give you money if you start that right now. :rofl:
S Oh hang it. $20 he lasts less than 6 months... S |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 4665335)
Disagree with this. There is a safety net for people who cannot 'afford' basic health care and hospitalisation is covered by medicare. If people choose not to use the system then that's their issue.
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Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
(Post 4665340)
You're meant to be out running, not here encouraging gambling.
S Oh hang it. $20 he lasts less than 6 months... S (I'm now half dead.) |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by bridie
(Post 4665315)
I was just saying it's one thing that shocked me hearing that word used in everyday conversation, and I have heard Aussies use it in a derogatory way mainly too... (e.g. complaining about immigrants from non-white countries)
Alk, maybe you find Pom offensive but I dont.... just a personal thing I guess I don't tend to find the word Pom offensive, but when I was on the receiving end of abuse by an Australian who in addition to calling me a Pom and telling me to go back home, I have to say I found it incredibly offensive. Again, it was the context in which the term was used. Many people speak English, but interpretation can vary according to culture, location, education etc. A root in England can be understood as something VERY different in Australia... :lol: |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by Hutch
(Post 4665317)
Very true. But next time - post under your real username. ;) :D
And let me assure you, this is my 1 and only username. Been reading these forums for over 3 years now, and finally couldn't take anymore. Had to register and get posting! Enjoy.....:thumbsup: |
Re: Why can't some people stand to hear negative views of Australia
Originally Posted by anawanahuanana
(Post 4665362)
I'm glad you agree!
And let me assure you, this is my 1 and only username. Been reading these forums for over 3 years now, and finally couldn't take anymore. Had to register and get posting! Enjoy.....:thumbsup: |
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