Posted on 04/27/2009 12:24:19 PM PDT by 4rpb
Whole world Needs A Leader Like This!
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia
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, Rudd 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 on Bali , 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.'
Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves, WE will find the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.
That’s the stuff, buddy!
SWEET!
“’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 on Bali , 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.’ “
Bravo!!
Can anyone imagine *our* president saying this?
Wish our government had the balls to say this.
I'd still rather have John Howard.
Sounds phony to me. Did you Snopes it first?
Kevin Rudd is a centrist imho. He’s closer to Tony Blair than Obama. He’s not hyperpartisan. Still surprised that Kevin Rudd said this
My first reaction-is this for real? This does not sound like the Kevin Rudd I know.
Sad to say, if only and American President had said this!
We would then be on the road to recovery, the world might not like us but they would respect us for standing up and
saying “This is what we believe.”
When in doubt, do without.
Update, the above is a fake. Rudd is not someone prone to inflame with rhetorical like this
If our leaders had one brain cell of common sense left, they would be pushing the same rational policy. Sadly, they don’t.
I wouldn’t hold my breath for Hussain Obama to make any similar pronouncement.
That’s correct...This has been posted before and proven false.
Michael Steele should take note.
Have you verified the source? This is very similar to an email making the rounds two or three years ago. I agree totally with the sentiments, but it looks awfully familiar. sd
Thought so but was hopeful.
We’re getting dragged down the ‘moral isolation’ tactic by the extremists.
We should take a stand now.
Label the Islamic extremists the scum of the earth that they are.
Wow!!! I did not think Rudd had it in him.
As a former Aussie, I can truthfully say that the Australians shot the Political Correctness dude.
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