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Reply to The new political era in Politics JoeUser Forums

I am glad you like it. I am also glad that I dont live there. Does he also intend to do something about M

Reply to The new political era in Politics JoeUser Forums

Yes, I know, it feels lovely to say it too. Still feels wei to put any other name but John Howard next to that title, but I am really oh so glad about it. (BTW, you made a typo: Julie Gillard?)

The new political era in Politics JoeUser Forums

It's been a month and a half since we finally brought an end to 11 years of conservative rule. And so far, I still am exceedingly happy with the change. Kevin Rudd has ratified the Kyoto protocol. Finally, we have intent to invest in renewable energies, for which there is an abundant untapped source on our continent. They are already working on a

Reply to Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

I acknowledge that there are teachers who are going through the motions and who are lazy. I don't think this has anything to do with the "PC" movement you describe (apart fro my general objection to the way the term "PC" has become a lazy way to dismiss anything that conservatives don't like without needing to analyse or debate the merit of each specific idea). If there were a way for lazy teachers to be less rewarded, then I would be OK with

Jokes about Election Campaign 2007 in Politics JoeUser Forums

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the November 24 Good News Week Election Day Special. Please imagine for one last time that John Howard is the Prime Minister, and that the election results had not yet come through. These jokes were all told hours out from that beautiful, sweet moment of victory on November 24, and some of these jokes went out of date as soon as the el

Reply to Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

I wondered if perhaps the time of year was getting to you. (Let's face it, you'd be superhuman if it wasn't.) Thankyou for being so forgiving Furry. Just finished Reading and Writing folders and reports, so my sense of humour is returning a little. At 8pm I'm now off to have some dinner at home. <B

Reply to Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Sorry Furry. I'm writing reports and highlighting net folders and it's a terribly humour-removing process. I'm hating every second of my day today I'm afraid. So forgive me for missing the humour. That said, yes you probably did hit a nerve. I don't like being accused of being prejudiced or of not caring about the working class. I apologise if it was meant in jest. I probably would have realised on a better day. <TABLE cellpadding=8 width="95%

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By the way yay Kevin Rudd Is Prime Minister. And he actually gives a damn about homeless people, and that's the first time that's ever been the case for Australia and I love him for it (though in a totally non-civil unions kind of way).

Reply to Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

By the way I have no less problem describing John Howard as a middle class bully, or Malcolm Turnbull as an evil upper class autocrat. Or Christopher Pyne as a spoiled private school brat. But only because they have these qualities. The class is actually irrelavant. And I tried to make that point before, but if you want to jump on me again Furry and make a big show over how closed-minded I am, then you go right ahead. Maybe it's that you agree

Reply to Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Jesus, I can't even say I'm happy that Kevin Rudd won without getting ruthlessly attacked. No wonder the Left has been in Opposition for so long with such potential to devour one's own young. Is this why Rudd is acceptable, in your eyes Firstly, I'd like to point out that I was trying to ex

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'We will see an end to race-based commentary on immigration and assimilation from our Government'. I don't recall any between 1983 and 1996 and I am unaware of any between 1972 and 1983. <TD class="mb-

Reply to Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Also Draginol, when you go from a PM who is generally angry at society and people and a racist and a sexist to one who likes people and thinks well of them, that means we have a new era. I actually believe the same of Malcom Turnbull, who looks set to be the new Leader of The Opposition, and formidable he will be. But right now I don't care. All I care about is that Kevin Rudd is the Prime Minister!!!!!!! John Howard is unemployed!!!!!!

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Little time is spent describing the capabilities of the people put in power nor their policies. Instead, you consider things such as the sex of the deputy prime minister, that the prime minister is bilingual, and that the first lady didn't take her husband's names to somehow be relevant. Firstly, they a

Break out the champagne, socialists! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Something incredible happened in this country last night. After 11 long years, Australia kicked out the Howard Government. It's over. At last. Last night you could not wipe the smile off my face. I have never cried with joy the way I did last night. And this morning. I am so so so so so happy, this is an unbelievable feeling. This heralds a new era for Austr

Reply to Australia's new citizenship test in Politics JoeUser Forums

Cacto, I applaud you in your retraction. What worries me though is that most Australians would not go to the trouble you have to realise that Today Tonight is sprouting shit out of its ears. I have always considered you an intelligent, thinking individual, so if you are capable of falling for a line about the Sudanese, what hope is there for the majority of Australians, who are not as keenly interested in getting informed?

Noel Pearson for Australian of the Year in Politics JoeUser Forums

I have just submitted a nomination for Australian of The Year. I nominate Noel Pearson. This was my reasoning: Noel Pearson has shown incredible commitment to Aboriginal people throughout Australia, particularly those in Cape York, where he comes from. He has worked continuously to find practical ways of improving living conditions for Aboriginal people. <BR

Reply to Australia's new citizenship test in Politics JoeUser Forums

I don't believe Australians are interested in the sort of race-based politics that snuck John Howard into office in 2001. The Liberals are trying hard to find a wedge, but most Australians recognise that African people are under-represented in crime statistics (not cacto, but most). That indicates to me that they are actually fitting in with our values very well. I am proud of the way Africans have come to Australia, sought jobs and obeyed the law. Que

Australia's new citizenship test in Politics JoeUser Forums

Kebin Andrews is making me really angry today. For a start, apparently we are now no longer accepting African refugees anymore because supposedly they don't integrate/assimilate well enough. As if it's not bad enough that we have apparently now started basing our immigration policy on assimilation, we have now also started basing our refugee policy on it. Andrews says

Reply to Michael Buble and the revival of jazz in Music JoeUser Forums

I'm flattered you had a listen asaxy. We disagree obviously, but that's the point of music. I agree that this is the case if money/acceptance is your goal. A musician/comedian without an audience is just some guy/gal talking to themselves. I was referring to amateur theatre, but it's not just a

Reply to First standup gig in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Thankyou! At some point I'm going to look into recording myself, but as yet I don't own a camera, so that's a while off.

First standup gig in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Tonight I did my first ever standup comedy gig at an open mic night. It went pretty well actually. I was of course hell nervous. My hands shook, but I controlled my voice and got the delivery I wanted. People laughed! In fact, quite a big portion of the audience laughed at most of the jokes. (The person who laughed least was actually my friend who came, because she wa

Reply to Michael Buble and the revival of jazz in Music JoeUser Forums

Hey Ock. I enjoyed your article, and it seemed pertinent to what I wrote here. I get what you're saying about education. I have an English degree, so the ability to wite is important to me. But I think art is different. That's the problem with using metaphors to prove your point. It's a good tactic, and often valid, but in this case I think your 2 examples are not closely enough related. I agree about the LCD thing. I hate that about

Reply to Michael Buble and the revival of jazz in Music JoeUser Forums

Hey Ock. I enjoyed your article, and it seemed pertinent to what I wrote here. I get what you're saying about education. I have an English degree, so the ability to wite is important to me. But I think art is different. That's the problem with using metaphors to prove your point. It's a good tactic, and often valid, but in this case I think your 2 examples are not closely enough related. I agree about the LCD thing. I hate that about

Reply to I like Chick Flicks in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

I thought it was about what men aren't. Well I guess you're free to perceive it however you want but personally I prefer people who can actually explain what they think, rather than just express an opinion. I'm a man. This is about how I perecieve true masculinity. I'm expressing my view of tru

Reply to The Zen of Ping Pong Politics in Philosophy JoeUser Forums

A very good article. A fascinaing insight. That said, perhaps tennis is a better metaphor for one reason: there have been many changes to how ennis is played in reaction to the technological changes. It's still essentiall tennis, and the pendulum swings back and forth. But politics must react to its historical context. Republicans opposed slavery but don't necessarily support affirmative action. New events change what it is that politicians react to. T