Hankenhunter Posted November 19, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/nov/18/far-rights-poor-leadership-saved-australia-from-outbreak-of-populism-nationhood-inquiry-told?CMP=soc_567&fbclid=IwAR3CepVJbNyrtIb8QVYg2xze1v5DwWr2AOBbC21CAY3yK0iLFeiqXcDXW_0&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Perhaps a few of our august members from XXXX (Australia) would like to comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan max2 Posted November 19, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Bookmarked. (Just posting so I can find this thread later, I like to see what's up in Aussie) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrLzs Posted November 19, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) That's a really interesting article, actually. I might try a get a look at the report, but my driveby comments would be this: Here, downunder in Straya, we specialise in apathy .. er.. bein' laid back. We are, however, good at spotting d********s, pretenders, racists and bigots from looong distances. Add those together and it's no wonder the far right hasn't got a foothold (yet? ), and that we are not like the divided angry messes in .. some places.. Keep up the good work, cobbers! Added: I noted this with some concern: Quote Far right groups had attempted to market themselves as fitness groups and to branch stack the NSW Young Nationals as means to recruit members and increase their political power. Any members of the NSW 'Young Nationals" here, wishing to comment? Edited November 19, 2019 by ChrLzs 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwynbleidd Posted November 19, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, ChrLzs said: That's a really interesting article, actually. I might try a get a look at the report, but my driveby comments would be this: Here, downunder in Straya, we specialise in apathy .. er.. bein' laid back. We are, however, good at spotting d********s, pretenders, racists and bigots from looong distances. Add those together and it's no wonder the far right hasn't got a foothold (yet? ), and that we are not like the divided angry messes in .. some places.. Keep up the good work, cobbers! Ahem....*queues up best Aussie Ocker accent*........... Well I couldn't 'ave put it betta meself @ChrLzs The reason we nevva 'ave problems with the far right in Oz, is becoz we got legends like this bloke! 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Duck Posted November 20, 2019 #5 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, ChrLzs said: That's a really interesting article, actually. I might try a get a look at the report, but my driveby comments would be this: Here, downunder in Straya, we specialise in apathy .. er.. bein' laid back. We are, however, good at spotting d********s, pretenders, racists and bigots from looong distances. Add those together and it's no wonder the far right hasn't got a foothold (yet? ), and that we are not like the divided angry messes in .. some places.. Keep up the good work, cobbers! Added: I noted this with some concern: Any members of the NSW 'Young Nationals" here, wishing to comment? ...in my view, it is equally erroneous to hold that the common four-letter words are necessarily indecent in every context...and hold to that they can never be indecent at all. - Bray CJ, Romeyko v Samuels (1972) 2 SASR 529 (FC). It's an annoyance that Hilaly and Anning became pariahs for the wrong reasons - despite it being a reasonable outcome. I don't know that we're good at spotting 'em. It's just dumb luck. From the discussion paper... Quote There is a wealth of evidence showing a worrying decline in the level of public trust. In 2007, 86 per cent of Australians were satisfied with how democracy works in Australia. That figure is now 41 per cent. Just 31 per cent of Australians say they trust the federal government, and the approval rating for politicians is at 21 per cent.1 Evidence also suggests that those with the lowest incomes are least satisfied with democracy.2 https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Legal_and_Constitutional_Affairs/Nationhood/Discussion_paper Excuse my appeal to common sense but my guess is that these figures coincide with the last time the Australian Government carried a surplus; but, we've also had six changes of PM in the same period. Labor couldn't win with policy of nation building; and, I can't see the minor parties, with no track record, increasing public confidence. Edited November 20, 2019 by Golden Duck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phaeton80 Posted November 20, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 6:33 AM, Gwynbleidd said: Ahem....*queues up best Aussie Ocker accent*........... Well I couldn't 'ave put it betta meself @ChrLzs The reason we nevva 'ave problems with the far right in Oz, is becoz we got legends like this bloke! Lmfao.. that dude actually reminds me of my cousin.. He still has all his teeth though, and dont tell him I just said this because Ill be in a world of trouble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcom Posted November 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Pauleen has some weird ideas, but she is spot on with the fires here, or latest school yard comments in Parliament! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted November 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Most Australian politicians, or people active on the political spectrum in general, couldn’t organise a root in a brothel with an Aldi bag full of $100s. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcom Posted December 1, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Sir Wearer of Hats said: Most Australian politicians, or people active on the political spectrum in general, couldn’t organise a root in a brothel with an Aldi bag full of $100s. How Dare You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted December 1, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 3:33 PM, Gwynbleidd said: Ahem....*queues up best Aussie Ocker accent*........... Well I couldn't 'ave put it betta meself @ChrLzs The reason we nevva 'ave problems with the far right in Oz, is b like this bloke! Not enough likes for this Embodiment of the true Aussie spirit. Great post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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