Re: Aus Federal Politics thread (II)

[JGK]

Those not considered "employed" after five years, were unemployed, retired, studying full time, engaged in caring duties, doing voluntary work or trying to start a business for which they had yet to receive income.

[Big Dog]

Those not considered "employed" after five years, were unemployed, retired, studying full time, engaged in caring duties, doing voluntary work or trying to start a business for which they had yet to receive income.

Yes....and how many of these unskilled, uneducated, non english speaking people were doing 'studying full time, engaged in caring duties or doing voluntary work....take off your rose coloured glasses FFS.

[Mick Sawyer]

Big Dog, we were part of a coalition that invaded both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, I've never lived in a war zone but I'd reckon it would play havoc with a quiet suburban lifestyle. WE are partly responsible for smashing these peoples lives. Therefore we have a responsibility to offer an alternative place to live for those who qualify to be here.

The integration of the Vietnamese boat people into the community has been brilliant. (You might remember we were also involved in a bullsh!t war over there as well). Australia is a better place for having them.

At what point will you get it?

[JGK]

Those not considered "employed" after five years, were unemployed, retired, studying full time, engaged in caring duties, doing voluntary work or trying to start a business for which they had yet to receive income.

Yes....and how many of these unskilled, uneducated, non english speaking people were doing 'studying full time, engaged in caring duties or doing voluntary work....take off your rose coloured glasses FFS.

You tell me. You're the expert on this report.

I would also point out that these don't seem to related to asylum seekers who arrived here by boat but instead the refugees waiting in the queue that the right seem to think is so sacrosanct. Perhaps we should be taking in more asylum seekers who at least have shown some initiative in getting here.

[Zat]

Big Dog, we were part of a coalition that invaded both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, I've never lived in a war zone but I'd reckon it would play havoc with a quiet suburban lifestyle. WE are partly responsible for smashing these peoples lives. Therefore we have a responsibility to offer an alternative place to live for those who qualify to be here.

I am a bit intrigued by where these people get the money to pay a people smuggler to get them to Australia though.

[skully]

I am a bit intrigued by where these people get the money to pay a people smuggler to get them to Australia though.

Phurt, how many kidneys do you need?

[Zat]

Depends how much you drink.

[skully]

Well that's me farked. My kidneys must be worth threepence halfpenny. Still seem to be doin' the job for me but. Just having my first lazy cheeky red of the evening as we speak. Bed time soon.

[Zat]

To be more correct, it's how much you piss, as opposed to drink.

[skully]

He's a smart man, that Dr. Kevorkian.

[Big Dog]

Big Dog, we were part of a coalition that invaded both Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, I've never lived in a war zone but I'd reckon it would play havoc with a quiet suburban lifestyle. WE are partly responsible for smashing these peoples lives. Therefore we have a responsibility to offer an alternative place to live for those who qualify to be here.

The integration of the Vietnamese boat people into the community has been brilliant. (You might remember we were also involved in a bullsh!t war over there as well). Australia is a better place for having them.

At what point will you get it?

What a load of sanctimonious, self righteous twaddle.
The Viets & the Afghans are worlds apart. Unlike the Viets, the Iraq's & Afghans will never intergrate into our society. Being mostly Muslims they will reject our culture & values. The Chancellor of Germany recently stated that Islamic Multiculturalism had failed. Do you really think it will be any different here?
Perhaps you are the one who needs to 'get it'

[Paul Keating]

So if it was boatloads of Viets invading Australia that would be okay in your books?

[Mick Sawyer]

I am a bit intrigued by where these people get the money to pay a people smuggler to get them to Australia though

People within a war zone aren't necessarily completely without resources.

Further, desparate people do extraordinary things.

[Mick Sawyer]

What a load of sanctimonious, self righteous twaddle.

It's opinion BD, just my opinion, nothing more.

The Viets & the Afghans are worlds apart. Unlike the Viets, the Iraq's & Afghans will never intergrate into our society.

You will remember all kinds of screaming during the late 70's that these VC monkeys don't belong here. I'd imagine that your parents were amongst that lot.

[G.Wood]

I imagine in 20 years time it will be the Afghans and the Scots are worlds apart. Unlike the Afghans the Scots will never intergrate into our society

[Mick Sawyer]

I imagine in 20 years time it will be the Afghans and the Scots are worlds apart. Unlike the Afghans the Scots will never intergrate into our society

nodding

[Paul Keating]

So BD - are you working full time or a student?

[embee]

Since 1840 we have a thriving population (estimated between 300000 and 1000000) of "Afghani immigrants" roaming Central Oz ...I'm sure we could put our next lot out there too

[bodyline]

Since 1840 we have a thriving population (estimated between 300000 and 1000000) of "Afghani immigrants" roaming Central Oz ...I'm sure we could put our next lot out there too

They'd have to be a Mohammed "Mick" Dittman in there somewhere.

[JGK]

The "Ghan railway is named in honour of the Afghans who drove camels through the deserts for the early Australian explorers.

[skully]

Since 1840 we have a thriving population (estimated between 300000 and 1000000) of "Afghani immigrants" roaming Central Oz ...I'm sure we could put our next lot out there too

Joyzus!! How much greenhouse gas are those million "Afghans" producing per capita?

[horace]

bob katter is descendant of the Afghans...had always considered him a potentially undesirable alien

[skully]

It's funny, h. I always imagined you as Bob Katter.

[JGK]

That's funny, I always imagined h as Monty Burns.

[skully]

Albert Steptoe is still probably the most appropriate.

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