What a fair dinkum, true blue Aussie post mate!
How could I ever take this piss out of my Aussie mates!? NEVER!
Having spent a fair chunk of my life travelling this mad world of ours I can say with authority that Australia is the greatest country there is and Aussies are alright. The pride the average Aussie has in themselves and the country is incredible but it's not illusory as it is with other countries.
It saddens me somewhat that successive governments have tried to go down the UK/US model with politics in Oz but that may be because you folks are so distracted with the beauty of your surroundings.
Be proud of your pride it's well earned.
TremendosPercy - Honourary Criminalian!
God bless ya mate, and The Queen of Australia.