The reason I say this is that I don't believe it to be unique to Australians. A large majority of humanity I believe share the same Australian values.
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The reason I say this is that I don't believe it to be unique to Australians. A large majority of humanity I believe share the same Australian values.
Our government doesn't represent humanity it's meant to represent us.
The members of the Australian government are pretty well all in it for themselves. Yes, some enter politics with grand ideals, but not too long after they give their maiden speak they are "told" how the game is played. If they want to survive in politics they either tow the party line or find themselves on the outer. These aren't my words, I'm basically paraphrasing Don Chipp from his book "Keep the Bastards Honest". Yes, they are supposed to represent the people, but in reality the people are last on the list as far as priorities go.
As to the term Un-Australian, when it is generally used, it suggests that Australians have unique values that the rest of humanity do not have. What I'm suggesting is that the values Australians have are really no different from the rest of humanity. So when I hear un-Australian they may as well be saying un-Fijian, un-New Zealand, un-French, etc. For most people around the world want exactly the same thing. To be left in peace, to have food and shelter for their family, to be able to explore their passions unhindered by government interference, to name but a few.
Well said you're quite correct, people really do just want the same things in life thats for sure. Don Chipp from his book "Keep the Bastards Honest".lol great Australian to say the least.