anyone here from Australia, or

[dan new zealand]

I'm an Australian living in NZ. Both countries are great, but as mentioned...we are following in the US footsteps if you dig deep. Sometimes I wonder whether we are a testing site for all kinds of socialist agendas.

Things that really bug me....we say we aren't in cahoots with the US, but we kept getting drawn into illegal wars by the US. Right now my nephew is serving in Iraq. Coalition of the Willing? Bullsh#t, we don't want to be there either. Vietnam, yes thanks for that one you got us in on that too. The list goes on.

We are counting on you guys to get the freedom message heard. It blows my mind when I watch Fox or CNN..and realise that this is what shapes the mind of America. God help you all!
Please continue this fight, inform people of what is happening in your country. Knowledge is power, but knowledge without action is USELESS.

 

[Laja]

this has been such a wonderful thread to read. thank you so much you guys for sharing your thoughts about this country, about Ron Paul, about your country(s) and what's going on there and where you think you're headed. This has been truly illuminating.

I love that you are into Ron Paul's message. It feels so good to have people from other countries sharing why they love what he stands for. Really reminds me why I just can't hear my friends talking about Obama--smooth talker, but not a straight shooter.

Okay, I'm rambling. Please keep sharing and please pray for us and Ron Paul! God bless ya, mates! (I love using that word)

 

[RevolutionSD]

I'm fascinated with this thread since I will be living in Sydney this year from March 24-May 22.

Do you guys have any freedom-minded or RP groups where you get together and discuss these ideas? I'd love to meet some aussie libertarians while I'm down there.

Also, as far as being expensive- the Aussie dollar is still below the U.S. dollar, and I live in San Diego, a very expensive city itself, so will I notice how expensive it is? So far looking at apartments, rates are slightly below average San Diego rents.

Another point: Australia is much better positioned economically than the U.S. over the next few decades, simply due to their resources and proximity to China, the next superpower. From a freedom perspective, it may be about the same as here, but the economy is not built nearly as much on a house of cards like ours is (although, if we crash, Australia will be right behind us).

Please send me a PM and let me know about any groups I should check out in Sydney next month!

 

[Richard]

Im in Christchurch New Zealand

We dont have people allowed guns....thats a USA nightmare
We dont have bizarre religious belts of misguided people
We have health for everyone and welfare for all who tip up
Noone sleeps in streets
Our rich arent stupidly rich like yank families get...We tend to see that the sole pursuit of the big dollar doesnt work for everyone.
We dont do nukes
Our middle class is better off than USA middle
Our media reports facts....money doesnt buy elections and the media dont have it all their way in leading one party in..they are starting to try though.
We are clean and green
We dont start silly wars and get our tallest buildings planed down
We pull our weight responsibly in world affairs
unfortunately we are exposed to USA economics which does affect our lives.
We didnt wipe out our native peoples
The country could have millions more people
We find americans speak funny!!
We can walk at night without getting robbed
Our golf courses are as challenging as anything in USA
If we played baseball and gridiron we would punch above our weight
We never felt good about slavery so didnt do it
and much more if you ask!!!

 

[idiom]

And we kick Australia's ass at building and racing boats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWfruWmzkLE

 

[Imagineer]

I'M in Brisbane but originally from N.Ireland 8 yrs ago.
I love Australia but freedom is being erroded from what I ve seen.
I also watch what you guys are being fed via CNN et al and sometimes I just cannot believe Americans have let this go so far.
I have my Ron Paul bumper stickers on the Ute and can only pray that you lot get off your fat asses and change the world back.

Kindest Regards
Neil

 

[Conza88]

I'm fascinated with this thread since I will be living in Sydney this year from March 24-May 22.

Do you guys have any freedom-minded or RP groups where you get together and discuss these ideas? I'd love to meet some aussie libertarians while I'm down there.

Also, as far as being expensive- the Aussie dollar is still below the U.S. dollar, and I live in San Diego, a very expensive city itself, so will I notice how expensive it is? So far looking at apartments, rates are slightly below average San Diego rents.

Another point: Australia is much better positioned economically than the U.S. over the next few decades, simply due to their resources and proximity to China, the next superpower. From a freedom perspective, it may be about the same as here, but the economy is not built nearly as much on a house of cards like ours is (although, if we crash, Australia will be right behind us).

Please send me a PM and let me know about any groups I should check out in Sydney next month!

Big Ron Paul group in Melbourne and the Gold Coast.. I'll be headin to my Brissy one next week. Sydney was large, but the leader had to step down - still waiting for a replacement, something like 50 ppl in the group.

Australia is doing the exact opposite to the US in regards to economy. We're over heating - inflation concerns (but ours is because of growth) not because of cutting rates endlessly... we're raising them, endlessly ... lol. Other reasons like ports over loaded etc. bottle necks. But yes, the US dollar is still worth more than ours.. now that makes me angry. lol

We have lots of resources, and China is fueling our growth. But yea, if the US tanks - as it has been - it draws down all the financial markets with it, thats for certain.

But we do have a labor shortage - its like 4% unemployment, and thats pretty much natural unemployment rates - it can't go down any further, imo. (not too much anyway)

@ Red Dingo; yep. I remarked to my friends at the time, it came out.. Hicks can't talk to media etc for 1 year. - The year ended after the election. I said to them, as the cynic I am - it ain't no coincidence. Turns out - Howard did a deal with Cheney (there was even msm coverage of it!) http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/23/2067496.htm Cheney, Howard 'did deal on Hicks' - Posted Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:00pm AEST]

Enjoy down under SD, we're a real friendly people. Do try some vegemite (properly - i.e toast, butter, and a thin layer of V-might) even I hate it all on its own, too bitter. The stuff is addictive, watch out. When you get into a taxi, don't get in the back - if its just you, no matter what - there's a passenger seat. Swim between the flags aswell, lol

http://www.convictcreations.com/history/index.htm
http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/index.htm


etc.. A real great site to get to know the real Australia imo.

Just don't read this; {some harsh truths there - just remember RP supporters aren't any stereotype, so try not to be offended) lol
Australia vs America: Cultural differences
http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/yankaussie.htm

 

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