... on Anti-Australian "sentiment". (or is it stupidest?)

Never thought this existed, was pointed out to me by a workmate.
Incredibly bad, I dare not think what stupid moron could have written such a thing..

japie said...



The point is is who the fark gives these people license to write the crud they do?

The answer to that one is simple. They are encouraged because it creates controversy which attracts readership regardless of the truth or accuracy of what they write.

And readership sells papers.

End of story.

and it's worked- you bought a paper because of a controversial article. if you don't like the way they write, don't buy the publication- pretty simple really.

stamp said...

japie said...



The point is is who the fark gives these people license to write the crud they do?

The answer to that one is simple. They are encouraged because it creates controversy which attracts readership regardless of the truth or accuracy of what they write.

And readership sells papers.

End of story.

and it's worked- you bought a paper because of a controversial article. if you don't like the way they write, don't buy the publication- pretty simple really.

No it has not worked and no I did not buy the paper. I was sent a link to the article by a friend. I also make a point of not jumping to conclusions without giving the subject critical thought and the benefit doubt

pierrec45 said...

... on Anti-Australian "sentiment". (or is it stupidest?)

Never thought this existed, was pointed out to me by a workmate.
Incredibly bad, I dare not think what stupid moron could have written such a thing..

The article is crap... I figured it would have an aboriginal perspective... let's face it, they've got quite a big axe to grind. Apology or not.

Stupid article didn't even mention the <tard speed limits, the traffic lights every 100m or the ATO.

pierrec45 go edit it!

Meh! who cares! It is a free world.... If you don't like it just don't come here! Or return to where you came in the first place!

kiteboy dave said...

pierrec45 said...
Incredibly bad, I dare not think what stupid moron could have written such a thing..

Hate to say it but the person who wrote it sounds a fair whack smarter than you.

Did you think Oz was loved by each and every one of the 7 billion out there?

I can't see what you're objecting to? Why is it so shocking?

That Oz may be liked by 7 billions is not what I was saying, not sure where you're going with this weird reply.

Back to the point, wherever I have traveled in Europe and the Americas, Australia and Australians are wayyyy high on everyone's list, Canada being mentioned often too.
Seldom seen exception to this. Now, this may be undeserved or uneducated comments at times, but it's about the only feedback we ever get. Even drunken larrikins in Europe cannot tarnish that image. (Pomies do not count - they just hate losing at sports.)

pierrec45 said...

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Back to the point, wherever I have traveled in Europe and the Americas, Australia and Australians are wayyyy high on everyone's list, Canada being mentioned often too.
Seldom seen exception to this. Now, this may be undeserved or uneducated comments at times, but it's about the only feedback we ever get. Even drunken larrikins in Europe cannot tarnish that image. (Pomies do not count - they just hate losing at sports.)

i have experienced the exact opposite wherever i have travelled. aussies are often viewed as drunken idiots who have little respect for the local customs or language. the yanks of the southern hemisphere.
and much of the time the reputation is well deserved.

pierrec45 said...

doggie said...
It looks right to me, lots of people hate Australia, Im not one of them tho.

Do tell, what people around you, what's your crowd, and how does that make it such a bad place? Am interested in hearing...

If you mean *in* Australia, then could just f... off any time, this being a free country.
So that can't be it...

Mate I know some poms that HATE Australia alot, then I ask them "why are you here then" they usually say "I hate the fookin cold" they are just haters

GalahOnTheBay said...

Wikepedia right?

If you don't like the article, why not just edit it to the "truth"?

Just saying

Hey! Great idea galah!! We could change to to read:

Mostly harmless.

^^^Tomorrow when the war began? Luckily Indo couldn't organise it's way out of a paper bag, so that'll never ever happen.

The 2nd half of the 'Attacks on Australians' section is a bit... off topic and bordering on inflammatory? Listing 3 or 4 known horrible incidents where 1st or 2nd gen immigrants have labelled themselves as not aussie seems pretty meaningless to the context of the article.

I've seen Australians over seas and have concluded even I dislike us! I swear landing in a foreign country makes some people turn up the Bogan ten fold. I am saddened that these are the only Australians some people meet..

SomeOtherGuy said...

GalahOnTheBay said...

Wikepedia right?

If you don't like the article, why not just edit it to the "truth"?

Just saying

Hey! Great idea galah!! We could change to to read:

Mostly harmless.

I don't think it's that easy, after all there is a page called 'Criticism Of Islam' and you'd expect if it was that easy to change the content there would be nothing there..

Mark _australia said...

the indo's don't really like us and neither do the Islamic extremeists cos we are a US ally.

I've lived in a predominantly Muslim country and have to conclude that there is no such thing as moderates. They're all pretty damn extreme!.. They all hate America (yet watch MTV all day), hate the Jews and anybody that is seen to support them.. None that I met could explain why, it was just the party line..

I'm glad these people hate Australia, this place stands in direct contradiction to what these people think the world should be like.

Beaglebuddy said...

Quoting Wikipedia " Sometimes, global mass media stereotypically portray Anglo-Celtic Australians as wild, uncouth, boorish, uncultured, agrestic, sport-obsessed, alcoholic layabouts obsessed with consuming beer"

sounds about right, they're just jealous they cant drink beer all day

doggie said...

highnoon said...

Beaglebuddy said...

Quoting Wikipedia " Sometimes, global mass media stereotypically portray Anglo-Celtic Australians as wild, uncouth, boorish, uncultured, agrestic, sport-obsessed, alcoholic layabouts obsessed with consuming beer"

sounds about right, they're just jealous they cant drink beer all day

Beer is good MMmmmm beeeeeeeeeeeer

(.).)

barn said...
I've lived in a predominantly Muslim country and have to conclude that there is no such thing as moderates. They're all pretty damn extreme!.. They all hate America (yet watch MTV all day), hate the Jews and anybody that is seen to support them.. None that I met could explain why, it was just the party line..

I'm glad these people hate Australia, this place stands in direct contradiction to what these people think the world should be like.

Barn, you've gotta stop this stuff!! I've found myself agreeing with some of your stuff several times in recent weeks, and it just isn't the way it's meant to be . You can't go on speaking common sense for ever you know .

barn said...
I've lived in a predominantly Muslim country and have to conclude that there is no such thing as moderates. They're all pretty damn extreme!.. They all hate America (yet watch MTV all day), hate the Jews and anybody that is seen to support them.. None that I met could explain why, it was just the party line..

I'm glad these people hate Australia, this place stands in direct contradiction to what these people think the world should be like.

That's why I also not count Islam-hate-Australia - they hate everything that is not them, there would be too many such Wiki articles.

Well if we discount people who hate everyone else, and immigrants who hate any place they're in including their own countries, is there that much dinkum anti-australian feeling left? I reckon about none, which corresponds to my travel (work) experience.