Inertia and laziness in Australia???

Susie

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Is there the slightest possibility of Australia becoming a colony of the U.S. or China, due to its general laziness and inertia of both government and population?
You could argue that the average Australian is so lazy, he/she wouldn't care one way or the other!
Please prove me wrong!!! :bananalama:
 

As an American, I don't know what you're talking about, but the world could certainly use a few more lazy, laid back types.
Its the "I'm gonna' get mine, and who ever gets the most toys wins" people who are killing us.
 
Susie said:
Is there the slightest possibility of Australia becoming a colony of the U.S. or China, due to its general laziness and inertia of both government and population?
You could argue that the average Australian is so lazy, he/she wouldn't care one way or the other!

Please prove me wrong!!! :bananalama:
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You may wish to elaborate on what brings you to this rant. As Someone from the States I have no idea what you are alluding to?
 
Susie why are you living in Australia? You appear to have a very low opinion of Australians. If you're so unhappy living in Godzone you could always return to the USA where apparently you think everything is so much better.
 
Susie, as Mitchezz asked, why are you living there if you think so poorly of the Australians? As an American, I also have no idea as to what you're talking about either, please clue us in. :confused:
 
Kind of reminds me of another site where a few people drop all the ills of the states on Texas. There are good Texans and good Aussies let's not try to judge them all.
 
When it came to mingling, Australian troops joined in mightily in WW-II! Interestingly, today, the population of Australia is only about 1/20 that of the U.S. Australia began as a colony around 1800, not too very long after U.S. So, it looks to me like a whole lot more folks emigrated to my country than Australia. Why? Do not know. imp
 
Of course she is allowed and it is a fair question.

General laziness and inertia is something of a characteristic of the average Aussie.
It takes a lot to stir us into action but when roused we mean business.

I remember 1975 when the then Whitlam Labor government was dismissed by the Governor General, something that not even the Queen herself had the authority to do. I was angry about it and so were a lot of other Australians while still others were jubilant. I experienced a fear of civil unrest and rioting in the streets. As Henry Lawson predicted in one of his much earlier poems "blood would stain the wattle". That's what I thought might happen.

But no, the man appointed to be caretaker PM, Malcolm Fraser, called a general election and we all voted. The outcome was decisive - a change of government, Malcolm Fraser assumed the leadership as Prime Minister and we all got on with business as usual although resentment still ran high.

At that point I was very grateful for the laid back apathy of most of the population. No-one got hurt, no buildings were torched and the matter was resolved sensibly and peacefully.

But going back to the original question. We are not so lazy that we will sit on our hands while we are colonised by China or the US or anyone else.
We are apathetic enough that it will be a long time before we formally become a republic.
 
imp said:
When it came to mingling, Australian troops joined in mightily in WW-II! Interestingly, today, the population of Australia is only about 1/20 that of the U.S. Australia began as a colony around 1800, not too very long after U.S. So, it looks to me like a whole lot more folks emigrated to my country than Australia. Why? Do not know. imp
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After WW II Australia was not the most favoured country for migration from war torn Europe. People usually asked for America and Canada before Australia. We were a long way from anywhere, hot dry and dusty, and largely seen as uncouth and uncultured. And the cuisine was terrible.
 
NancyNGA said:
But the original poster is from Australia. She is allowed.
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Of course Suzie is allowed. I am not blind to the faults of Australians and voice them. On balance life in Australia is pretty good. As an Australian I was querying why she chose to stay in a place seemingly of which she has such a low opinion. If I migrated to America and found the people so unlikable I'd hightail it back home.
 
Warrigal you may see it as apathetic I see it as peace loving and an innate sense of choosing our battles. As for the Republic debate. I think Australians in general are conservative and don't rush into change.

I remember reading somewhere that Australia has the only democracy that was brought into being without a revolution. Not sure if that's accurate.
 
Well I like the Australians! I've never actually met one, but Waltzing Matilda is a great song and Paul Hogan was funny.
Outback is my favorite restaurant, and now that I'm on here, I must add Warrigal to the plus column.
I've read a lot about the Australians in WWI. Those Australians were not apathetic!
Let's all go down to the beach now and throw a few shrimp on the barrby.:cheers:
 
"General laziness and inertia is something of a characteristic of the average Aussie"

Remember the definition in, what, some class in Humanities, which dictated to beware of using "Hasty Rationalization"?

I think the above may be one. How could an entire country of "lazies" develop and build those magnificent structures I see in pictures? Ah, but perhaps the Engineers and Architects are the least lazy ones? imp
 
Underock1 said:
I've read a lot about the Australians in WWI. Those Australians were not apathetic!
Let's all go down to the beach now and throw a few shrimp on the barrby.:cheers:
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And we did sign up as soon as Britain declared war. In 1914. Not 1916.
Every combatant was a volunteer too.
The population voted against conscription. Twice, I think?

Speaking of shrimps on barbies, given a choice between a demo, a riot or a BBQ, the BBQ wins hands down.
Apathy? Or sensible priorities?
 
imp said:
"General laziness and inertia is something of a characteristic of the average Aussie"

Remember the definition in, what, some class in Humanities, which dictated to beware of using "Hasty Rationalization"?

I think the above may be one. How could an entire country of "lazies" develop and build those magnificent structures I see in pictures? Ah, but perhaps the Engineers and Architects are the least lazy ones? imp
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Exactly imp. Maybe Australians are seen as lazy because they value and enjoy the space and climate of the country. Much emphasis is placed on the outdoor lifestyle whether it be watching or playing sport, hiking, the beach lifestyle or simply placing another shrimp on the barbie. Approximately 80% of the population live in coastal areas and enjoy a fairly temperate climate. Tends to make you feel calm and laid back.
 
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mitchezz said:
Susie why are you living in Australia? You appear to have a very low opinion of Australians. If you're so unhappy living in Godzone you could always return to the USA where apparently you think everything is so much better.
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Please, not the old "Go back where you came from" routine, again!!!
 
imp said:
"General laziness and inertia is something of a characteristic of the average Aussie"

Remember the definition in, what, some class in Humanities, which dictated to beware of using "Hasty Rationalization"?

I think the above may be one. How could an entire country of "lazies" develop and build those magnificent structures I see in pictures? Ah, but perhaps the Engineers and Architects are the least lazy ones? imp
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Sorry, imp, missed the class in Humanities about
"Hasty Rationalization".
Graduate study didn't cover it either, sorry. :why:
 
Thank you for your wonderful reply. Underock1
Really love this country, and we are glad we immigrated in 1972.
 
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mitchezz said:
Of course Suzie is allowed. I am not blind to the faults of Australians and voice them. On balance life in Australia is pretty good. As an Australian I was querying why she chose to stay in a place seemingly of which she has such a low opinion. If I migrated to America and found the people so unlikable I'd hightail it back home.
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Thanks for your interesting statement, Underock1.
Australians unlikable--no--on the contrary; however, the notion of "Entitlement" seems to be deeply embedded, Why?
 
Susie said:
Thanks for your interesting statement, Underock1.
Australians unlikable--no--on the contrary; however, the notion of "Entitlement" seems to be deeply embedded, Why?
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I dunno Susie.......you're the one asking all the questions but not giving any answers. Read back through your posts and you'll see why I think you don't like Australians.
 

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