just nominated bill and david for australian of thyear

[andrew curr]

perhaps you mob could do the same?
australianoftheyear.org.au

[Michaelangelica]

perhaps you mob could do the same?
australianoftheyear.org.au

They were nominated last year too.
It amazes me that a local known plagarist author just received a Queens birthday honor and these didnt.
There is no justice in the world.

[ecodharmamark]

perhaps you mob could do the same?
australianoftheyear.org.au

G'day Andrew

Did you ask either beforehand? If so, I would be very interested to learn of their response/s.

I have issues with the whole concept of 'Australia Day'. More specifically; the date, the history, the meaning, the fireworks, the very need for it at all... I guess you get my drift?

Too much flag-waving and nationalistic chest-beating, for my liking:

The Australia Day National Network is made up of hundreds of local councils and committees, eight state and territory Australia Day organisations and the National Australia Day Council. The network's mission is to inspire national pride and spirit to enrich the life of the nation.

Source: Australia Day - About Us (http://www.australiaday.org.au/experience/page55.asp)

In my view, there is a thin line between nationalism and fascism.

But, each to their own.

Congratulations to Holmgren and Mollison on your nomination/s.

What does it mean to be an 'Australian', anyway?

Cheerio, Marko.

[eco4560]

What does it mean to be an 'Australian', anyway?
The ability to look good in a pair of thongs. (Foot wear for those not familiar with the Aussie vernacular...)

[pebble]

If you visit NZ you'll be made aware of what an Australian is ;-p

[purplepear]

The ability to look good in a pair of thongs.

You did have my imagination running there for a second Eco.


If you visit NZ you'll be made aware of what an Australian is ;-p

Please explain pebble?

[pebble]

It was a joke PP. You know, that old sibling rivalry. Kiwis will tell Aussies what they are ;-) (and vice versa when we're over there).

[Michaelangelica]

In my view, there is a thin line between nationalism and fascism.
Agreed, but I am still a Romantic enough to think that the recognition is nice.

Don't you only need one thong to look good?
http://irregularnews.com/politicalthongshop.html
Who has need of two?

[andrew curr]

youare unfortunatley probabley right mark
and i think i would like to move to NZ

[eco4560]

Hmm why is a pair of undies a pair but a thong is only one? I don't know any woman over the age of 21 who looks good in a thong. Unless you have beer goggles on....