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Post by Menorca Stokie on Feb 13, 2008 17:06:41 GMT
Did he really say this?
Is he right to say it?
Should our leaders be saying it?
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.
Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture.. Since the terrorist attacks onBali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.'
'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'
'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society . Learn the language!'
'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.'
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'
'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,
'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'
'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Feb 13, 2008 17:08:59 GMT
Why is this on the Stoke board and not on the Everything Else board?
EDIT - PS, I am sure I have seen it (or something very similar) about ten times before.
PPS - surely what the current Australian Prime Minister thinks rather than the previous one, will have more relevance for immigrants??????
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Post by fingers on Feb 13, 2008 17:11:09 GMT
Why doesnt someone in this country have the balls to speak like that?
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Feb 13, 2008 17:11:50 GMT
He said it but its a few years back now.
Not long after the Bali bombings I think.
They don't mince their words in Australia or NZ, they feel they live in the best place in the world and if you don't agree with that then you are able to leave.
More countries should stand up for themselves in this way in my opinion including the UK and Canada.
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Post by Olgrligm on Feb 13, 2008 19:55:13 GMT
This is so damn old. Yes, he did really say it and will people please stop emailing it to each other because it gets really dull after the 457th time of reading, regardless of whether you think the content is right or wrong. Also, that government is no longer in power, with one of the contributing factors being, according to my Australian uncle, 'all the bloody immigrants they've started letting in'. Far fewer than we have here, but they just aren't used to them, apparently.
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Post by JoeinOz on Feb 13, 2008 23:10:40 GMT
Did he really say this?
no
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Post by Olgrligm on Feb 14, 2008 0:26:29 GMT
According to Snopes he did, Joe. LinkMind you, you'd have a better idea, being in Australia. |
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Post by JoeinOz on Feb 14, 2008 0:46:32 GMT
Its a complete load of bollox that, as you say, gets rehashed every few months. His foreign minister Alexander Downer said something with similar sentiments but the article which keeps reappearing as the words of the PM is total shyte. Next time you hear someone refer to that 'speech' inform them that its a lie.
He's not the prime minister anymore anway. He got hammered at the election in November and even lost his seat. He's, apparently, furious that his party supported the apology to the aboriginal people.
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Post by tijuanabrass on Feb 14, 2008 1:53:08 GMT
Of the 5 living ex -pm's, Little Johnnie was the only one not in attendance at the "Sorry" ceremony yesterday.
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Post by JoeinOz on Feb 14, 2008 2:03:59 GMT
I didn't see Gough Whitlam there. I was expecting to. I assumed he was there.
In all fairness to the eyebrow master He would be a total hypocrite if he'd gone. It would have been as shallow as lying about children being thrown off a boat.
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Post by mumf14 on Feb 14, 2008 2:50:21 GMT
I'm glad that I've not been 'Austracized' by the weight of Australasian politics in terms of global affairs..
Giro day has now been changed to Thursdays...and I used to enjoy the Bookies..!
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Post by Arthurdollar on Feb 14, 2008 18:27:06 GMT
Dodgy Country Oz and dodgy ex-pats, I mean whats the best way to bring your kids up in Oz. ??? Stick your fingers down a Dingo´s throat.  |
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Post by Pembo on Feb 14, 2008 18:39:29 GMT
HEAR HEAR
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