[Dark Skies]

He da man...

[SevenofNine]

OHH Aussie Dasherrrr guess what your Fav PM is up toooo????

[CremeSaver]

He certainly is "da man." And I agree, if I couldn't live here, I would want to live there. God bless the Aussies.

[trek]

There are only 18 million Australians living on an entire continent that they do not share with the United States. Consequently the Australians cannot afford the suicidal multiculturalism that plagues us.

[no-to-illegals]

He da man...

No Doubt....
The Aussies and their leadership understand what is at stake. Our leadership could learn much from da Man.

[siznartuf]

"Critics have said the plans are patronising and insulting.

Actually, the critics have it backwards. It is quite insulting and patronizing to immigrate to a country and expect it to adapt to the very things one left behind. This is the behavior of a conqueror, not an immigrant."

BTTT!

[avacado]

Good post! Common logic is always a thing of beauty.

[NewHampshireDuo]

Now if they could just fix their gun laws.

[Earthdweller]

I would move to Australia right now if it wasn't so d@med hot. LOL. Bump for the Aussies.

[Nuc1]

Tanks Dark Skies. A wonderful post. I wish our leadership had half the spine and even the ability to think half as rationally. If we don't get our act together soon it is going to be hard on the world.

[CORedneck]

If Australia decides to turn their back to their stupid gun control laws, it would not be a bad place to move to.

[Chewie84]

I've always liked Australia. From what I've seen, it's beautiful, its people (Most of them at least) are generally friendly towards us, and some really cool people have come from Australia too, like Mel Gibson, Rebecca St. James (My favorite singer), Hugh Jackman, and the late Steve Irwin.
If I ever get enough money, I'd like to hopefully go there on vacation someday, maybe for my honeymoon or something.

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

The author is sort of exaggerating, as the US does have somewhat strict protocols on how to become a citizen (they could be stricter, though). This is a good step for Australia, but is it actually stricter than the US' policies?

Also, American culture is more than simply descendant of British culture. It would be logical if Canadians and Australians were also offended by such a statement, as though they have not progressed since they were colonized (though could be moreso for the US; the United States actually broke away from British rule).

[poindexters brother]

I tell my Australian friends that I consider them to be our first and best cousins.

They're a fun-loving bunch too!

[GregH]

Australian lefties(US liberals) are in control of Govt at every state in the country and only few steps away from control of the federal Govt. Australian lefties are equally and if not more virulent that the US democrats. They have been denied in Federal elections simply because of the expert campaigning and political skills of PM John Howard who fights a battle against the Aussie MSM and who is admired by many in the country. There is no clear succession for Howard and who has the skills to win elections, Costello is considered a joke and a wimp in political circles. Amidst all this praise, it has to be realised that the country is not that far off from slipping in to another canada.

[quesney]

What hoops do you have to go through to apply for Australian citizenship?

[Kenton]

Yeah, Muslims take themselves too seriously. I swear, there must be some way to breed a "kindler, gentler" version of these critters.

Maybe if people in western countries start producing little Raggedy Ann-style "Allah" dolls for the little muzzletts to play with...

[Shadowstrike]

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