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General Discussion / The two four-letter words Australians should stop using
« Last post by Diversity on July 16, 2017, 04:21:44 am »
I don't get it, why some parts of the media are talking about about Australian language now. Starting with Aussie slangs Straya vs Australia, Struth, and other illiterate words to swear words.

In the first place not all Australians use these slangs, no where in the US or UK do those that speak english, [some would say the Queen's english] speak with the same accent or use words the same. So why do sectors of media want to enforce the myth that all Australians act and speak the same? Why do they feel the use of these, is some how a cultural identity as if it's under some threat? Why do they find the need to get visiting entertainers to say things with an Australian accent and teach them Aussie Slangs that aren't going to be used outside the country?

Then domestically media reports how we have slipped as nation in education! Why do we hold onto that convict past, because thats where those Aussie Slangs come; convicts used the term Dobber! No one in the english speaking language knew what Shirt Front meant.

On swearing, if those 4 letter words are found in the dictionary, they are meant to be used! Straya isn't found in the dictionary!
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So much for Australian Values!

I would suggest that you not include New Aussies and specially not ethnic Aussies in those stats. The countries migrants came from were taught to be social drinkers not binge drinkers. They were taught to drink socially not to see how pissed drunk you can get.

Now you think about that every time you tell someone to dumb down and say Straya instead of Australia! The Host country always expect others to do as they do to make Them feel comfortable.

I'm not going to sacrifice my intelligence or liver/kidneys because I'm told this is the Aussie Way.
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When Keating says of the US it can't be done, he means it can't be done without help from a Western Alliance. Keating knows the few aircraft carriers we have are miniatures in comparison to US carriers would be wiped out as well.

Does it make sense to think the West will stick together against all others and they expect the East and other regions such as the Middle East and East not do the same?

The West must answer one important question. Why does the WEST feel they're entitled to bare nukes, test them, use them twice and feel no other countries are entitled to do the same?

One minute we're told China is an enemy and threat, the next minute the West/US calls on China to turn on another Asian Eastern block country [N Korea}, to put pressure on N Korea that benefits the West! Either China is a threat/enemy or they're not. Why would you do economic Trade with an enemy, that's like saying it be okay to buy goods from ISIS!

Why does the WEST expect everyone else on the planet to do as told?
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New Aussies seem to be thought of and treated as guest and not included in redefining what an Australian is or form a collaborative definition of Australian Values. The country I love is divided because of that.

Changing or rewording our National Anthem won't address this!
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General Discussion / We should celebrate Yassmin Abdel-Magied, not attack her
« Last post by Diversity on July 16, 2017, 04:10:31 am »
In media those who are able to express that They were offended comes from one race of Australians.

In media it's the same race no other seen in media discussing and defining Australian Values. It's the same race that wanted the end of 18c.

In media, specially on commercial networks where are the Aboriginals, the Asians, Middle Easterners,Africans,Islanders or Muslims that media constantly talk about, but they are never seen or heard in a racial diverse country?

That means there are 2 Australia's, one is for the ones that are seen, get to express their views and opinions make life beneficial for themselves and the other is for those Not included in any social or democratic process.

We speak about how proud we are being Australians yet telly and movie cinemas are Dominated with American programs and movies and their culture and values for us to criticise instead of taking a serious look at ourselves and our own social problems.

When a nation doesn't include Everyone, it's destined to be divided.
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