Sorry, I will really attempt to never discuss politics again on this blog, but this article made me so angry!
The idea that potential immigrants will be excluded because they don't know who Walter Lindrum was (I don't hesitate to say that I had no idea...) is just absurd. And Donald Bradman? Listen Johnnie boy, not all of us have wet dreams over Bradman like you do! And who the HELL says that all Australians are 'sports crazy'? What about Australians who AREN'T?
It smacks of dumb stereotyping and dangerous exclusivism that can only exaggerate the already massive divisions within our (indeed any) society. This in turn provides a weak point to be exploited by unethical politicians who use fear of others to their advantage.
That bunch of old, conservative, socially regressive politicians who call themselves the federal Liberal Party represent only one small element of Australian society, and they have absolutely no right to define who is an Australian in this way. It is a travesty.
(if you disagree, feel free to comment...)
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LOVED the new blog additions - the photo of you (have u cut your hair?), the other photos and comments, the poem - keep it up - its fantastic - and we can track where you are!!!!
love
mum n dad
Tenks for Russia impressions, should be published in major magazines: RUSSIA SUCKS: RUSSIA DOESN"T SUCK. By Eli Court. Good for major editorial. Time? Newsweek?
seriously, you look SO cute, have to ask why not testing little Canadian chicklets on return to OZ. velcome anytime (though Canada sucks. sort of...)
love you Elski
xdeb (mrs court)
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