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Down Under
Read my Lips
2007-07-25
Via The Other Side of Kim:
(old quote from Austailian PM Howard)

“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. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the ‘politically correct’ crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Australia .

“However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of Australia being a multi-cultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. And as Australians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle.

“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.

“If the Southern Cross offends you… then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don’t care how you did things where you came from. By all means, keep your culture, but do not force it on others.

“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.”

—Oz PM John Howard

A pleasure to hear, but before you move to Aussie-land and vote Howard to be king, he's also a gun-grabber who loves big gov't.... can't have it all, I guess....sigh.
Posted by:Ulease Theack8224

#4  It is only Plainspeak like Howard's that stands any sort of chance to unseat Politically Correct Newspeak. I am not at all surprised that Australians are the ones showing so little tolerance for Islamic balderdash. Their uniquely irreverent humor, innate courage and sense of comradeship all bespeak an intrinsic rejection of Muslim arrogance. We in America should be so fortunate to have leadership that would face the problem as squarely.
Posted by: Zenster   2007-07-25 19:06  

#3  Wow! By Howard himself! No wonder they hate him so much.
Posted by: gromky   2007-07-25 05:37  

#2  That sounds damn Good Mr. Howard,
First a Hard kick in the Ass for the Lebs, and a kick in the Arse for the God Damn Libs!
Posted by: RD   2007-07-25 00:56  

#1  I can recognize leadership when it appears. Bravo to Mr. Howard. If only Bush could stand in front of the nation and deliver something similar, noting that he specifically means Mohammadans. Instead, all we get is twisted pablum and ass-kissing at every possible opportunity.
Posted by: Woozle Elmeter2970   2007-07-25 00:55  

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