Thread: Australia Day

Yea, a hideous crime indeed . . . what is near genocide compared to spray-painting a house . . . kill all the bastards for that! Oh, been tried and almost completed

The fact remains that Jan 26th does not represent all Australians

^^

I've an idle lobster that says it wasn't Aboriginals ........................

So what are you saying?
That we shouldn't be able to celebrate the birth of one of the best civilizations on the planet?
Or that doing it on another day would somehow negate the circumstances of it's beginning? That would be Ok?

Every country on earth was created through war, death and sometimes near genocide. Ours was just recent enough that we can pick a specific date.

If the abos can tell us what date they arrived on Aus shores, I'd be happy to celebrate that day as well with a flagon in the park.

It's not as though the Aboriginals were a peace loving, model society.
They also had inter tribal wars over land back then and frequently invaded another tribe's land.
They are just pissed off that my ancestors were better at it than theirs were.

As Willie said . . January 1st . . . Federation Day, not even in the slightest the same as January 26th.

I'd have no qualms about Jan 1

Originally Posted by Necron99

That we shouldn't be able to celebrate the birth of one of the best civilizations on the planet?

Nope, not at all . . . but caling Oz "one of the best civilizations on the planet"? Nice

Originally Posted by TizMe

If the abos can tell us what date they arrived on Aus shores, I'd be happy to celebrate that day as well with a flagon in the park.

Hardly the point . . . but you knew that

Originally Posted by TizMe

It's not as though the Aboriginals were a peace loving, model society.

Did anyone say they were? What has one go to do with the other?

Originally Posted by Necron99

So what are you saying?
That we shouldn't be able to celebrate the birth of one of the best civilizations on the planet?
Or that doing it on another day would somehow negate the circumstances of it's beginning? That would be Ok?

Nope, I'm not saying that, in fact, I did say that I am ambivalent about the date because i do celebrate Aus day on the 26th.... but I am uneasy about it for reasons outlined above.

Another day would not negate anything, but another day is better than celebrating on one that arouses negative feelings in a segment of Australian society.

Australian of the Year thinks it's ok.....


Australian of the Year Finalist, football superstar Adam Goodes, sees Australia Day as a survival story and a chance to celebrate his Aboriginal culture.

Goodes joined other state and territory finalists at a special lunch in Canberra on Saturday ahead of this evening's announcement of the winners.

People should enjoy celebrating what it means to be Australian but also show empathy towards indigenous people who may find the day painful, Goodes said.

Adam Goodes.
Adam Goodes Photo: Brendan Esposito
"There is a bit of heartache and sorrow out there," the dual Brownlow medallist told reporters in Canberra.



Having it where it is kinda makes sure how it was done is not forgotten dunnit?

That might be a good compromise...but perhaps Goodes is being polite?

...Nice long weekend but I'd prefer to be working

^Lack of a work ethic.

No wonder you wound up a failure in Indo.

Originally Posted by Necron99

Australian of the Year thinks it's ok.....

Everyone is entitled to their opinion

Originally Posted by Necron99

Having it where it is kinda makes sure how it was done is not forgotten dunnit?

That is, admittedly, something I hadn't thought of - thanks for giving me a new position to think about.

I'd rather we celebrate the founding of the nation, though, rather than the date of invasion

Originally Posted by Umbuku

^Lack of a work ethic.

No wonder you wound up a failure in Indo.

What have I failed ?

Lots of folk in Thailand might find the pubs shut anyway. Election advanced voting, or not.

Happy Australia Day, I envy the Australians as they have grown up in a society that is mostly free from the daily politics of race that is found elsewhere in the world. Life in Australia is so comfortable they have to invent problems. Like on here,being a Happy Australian is not good enough,some of you want the others to feel the white mans quilt for events that happened ages ago.
Enjoy your country,don,t let white quilt spoil your good life.

Shame too many are scared to face the few demons in our past and deal with them like adults.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

and deal with them like adults.

I don't like adults - they keep trying to tell me what to do

Originally Posted by wasabi

Life in Australia is so comfortable they have to invent problems.

More than a grain of truth in that .

Happy Australia Day , Oz .

bloody hell what a bunch of whiney bastards you lot are.. its ozzie day.. enjoy and have a barby and a beer... I,m stuck out the middle of nowhere working, but I,ll have a beer or 2 tonight and steak of the barbie for sure!!!

Obama, Kerry send Australia Day message
January 25, 2014


John Kerry has re-affirmed the strong ties of the US with Australia in his Australia Day message.
AFP

US President Barack Obama has sent Australia best wishes for Australia Day.

In a message delivered by Secretary of State John Kerry, the US has re-affirmed the strong relationship it shares with Australia.

"Though we live in different hemispheres and at opposite ends of the globe, the relationship between the United States and Australia really is as close as it gets," Mr Kerry said.

"Many years ago, as a young naval officer in Vietnam, I saw the strength of our partnership first-hand.

"And I see it again today.

"From the mountains of Afghanistan to the icy waters off Antarctica, Australia and the United States are working diligently, side by side, to create a better world for all people.

"Our nations are bound by common values and aspirations for freedom, democracy, and shared prosperity.

"That's why we are working together to complete an historic Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement that will grow our economies and create thousands of jobs in both our countries.

"And that's why we are strengthening our partnership to address critical global challenges, from climate change to promoting the peaceful denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula to supporting good governance and gender equality throughout South East Asia.

"As you celebrate Australia Day, the United States stands with you as an unwavering partner and ally.

"I wish all Australians peace and prosperity in the coming year and continued success to your great nation."

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ICE withdraws sexist Australia Day-themed singlet from sale
Effie Mann
January 22, 2014


The singlet as it appeared on the ICE website.

An Australia Day-themed women's tank top advertised as "a striking conversation piece" has certainly sparked some heated online discussions, albeit for reasons other than those the designer envisioned.

The navy blue women’s singlet, printed with the words "I'm the property of an Aussie boy," and sold by ICE for $14.95, has been withdrawn from sale following complaints the garment promoted a sexist message.

On January 6, 'Gabrielle' posted on the company’s Facebook page that she found the tank top offensive.

ICE responded, explaining the item was designed to be interpreted as "cute” and had been well received by shoppers.

The company then went on to reassure Gabrielle that “we do not take the issues you highlight lightly at all and do not condone this behaviour.”

The Facebook correspondence has since been removed.

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